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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Water Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period

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June

24 Jun 2019
Engineering Solutions for Installations of the Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- “[Our] research will explore solutions to transportation challenges that we all face, whether it is global deployment of military forces, delivery of critical resources to the right place at the right time, transportation options for families and veterans to access medical care, or solving the ‘last mile’ challenges that will integrate the full community into our transportation system with all of its opportunities.”
4 Jun 2019
Recycling a key factor in dismantling of STURGIS floating nuclear power plant
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed the safe removal of more than 1.5 million pounds of radioactive material from STURGIS — a WWII Liberty Ship turned into the first floating nuclear power plant in the 1960s. The Corps’ Baltimore District was tasked with the unique mission to decommission and dismantle the STURGIS, and its nuclear reactor, known as MH-1A, which was used to generate electricity for military and civilian use in the Panama Canal for several years before being shut down in 1976.
April

12 Apr 2019
State of the USACE Environmental Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over the course of the past five years, I've had the privilege of championing our environmental mission alongside the highly-skilled and capable workforce within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As I transition from serving as the Environmental Programs Chief at Headquarters to the Regional Programs Manager at North Atlantic Division, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to give a shout-out to our USACE-wide environmental team and the value-added results they continue to deliver.
February

5 Feb 2019
BEYA 2019: USACE Afghanistan District Commander earns ‘Career Achievement Award’ for STEM leadership
Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander Col. Jason E. Kelly’s achievements as a leader in the
January

28 Jan 2019
The Corps approves major deviation for Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations effort
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division has approved a major
25 Jan 2019
Engineering With Nature® book launch is a resounding success
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2019) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched the book, Engineering
24 Jan 2019
Coastal numerical models provide more precise answers than ever before
VICKSBURG, Miss. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal
14 Jan 2019
District Leverages Contracting Expertise throughout the Middle East
Through its over 60 years of existence, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East
11 Jan 2019
Researcher earns top animal training certification
VICKSBURG, Miss. (Jan. 7, 2019) -- Dena Dickerson, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer
11 Jan 2019
Corps to assess levee project’s impact on the environment
VICKSBURG, Miss. (Nov. 27, 2018)--Dr. Jacob Berkowitz, Dr. Rich Fischer and Dr. Jack Killgore, along

News Releases

23 Mar 2020
Missouri River public meetings canceled; options under consideration
To further reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, public meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System operations have been canceled. “To protect the public and Corps employees, and to adhere to guidance issued by state and local governments, we have canceled the public meetings originally scheduled for April 6-14.,” said John Remus, chief of the Corps’ Missouri Basin Water Management Division.
23 Mar 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-15 Arthur V. Ormond Lock(No. 9) Reopened
MKARNS - Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.
23 Mar 2020
Detroit District is protecting work force while working for the nation
DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is taking precautionary measures to protect its workforce, while also remaining committed to serving the nation during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all visitor centers, beaches and project offices to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
23 Mar 2020
USACE Philadelphia District supporting response to COVID-19 public health emergency
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is providing initial planning and engineering support for the States of New Jersey and Delaware to address possible medical facility shortages due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The mission, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the two states, is part of a nationwide federal, state and local effort to respond to the public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Greenup Locks Recreation Area Closed During Construction
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The recreation area at the Greenup Locks and Dam in Greenup, Ky., has been closed to the public because of construction on the access road to the parking lot.
21 Mar 2020
Corps Closing Offices in the Federal Building
As the nation continues to confront the challenges of COVID-19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has closed our offices in the William S. Moorhead Federal Building in downtown Pittsburgh until further notice.
20 Mar 2020
Raystown Lake camping closed in response to COVID-19, but areas remain open
RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites indefinitely, effective immediately, due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
20 Mar 2020
Justification and Approval Threshold for 8(a) Contracts changes
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense-Acquisitions and Sustainment released a memo today regarding class justifications for procurements. Effective immediately, for procurements valued at $100 million or less, contracting officers are not required to execute a justification and obtain approval for award of a sole source contract under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
20 Mar 2020
Justification and Approval Threshold for 8(a) Contracts changes
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense-Acquisitions and Sustainment released a memo today regarding class justifications for procurements. Effective immediately, for procurements valued at $100 million or less, contracting officers are not required to execute a justification and obtain approval for award of a sole source contract under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.