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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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News Stories

December

21 Dec 2017
Landmark agreement to move watershed study forward
Under the Tribal Partnership Program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with tribes and other federal agencies, can complete watershed assessments or determine the feasibility of projects that will substantially benefit Indian tribes.
20 Dec 2017
South Pacific Division responds to hurricanes, wildfires
South Pacific Division's area of operations covers 10 states from California to Texas to the Rockies. When disaster strikes, SPD personnel stand ready to deploy when needed.
19 Dec 2017
Mobile District starts first phase of $349 million coastal island restoration project
The Mobile District has begun the first phase of an approximately $349 million project that will reduce erosion and build stronger hurricane barrier off the coast of Mississippi.
19 Dec 2017
USACE's Operation Blue Roof hitting its stride
Shortly after hurricane Maria left a trail of devastation across the island in late September, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began its work under the direction of FEMA to assist in a variety of missions in support of the residents of Puerto Rico.
17 Dec 2017
USACE Installs Micro Grid to Bring Power to Homes Near Patillas (video)
Power is coming to the residents of Patillas, Puerto Rico. Through the innovation of a micro grid, residences and businesses will have power 24 hours a day for the first time since hurricane Maria devastated the power grid here.
12 Dec 2017
Army Corps engages students and promotes STEM Careers
For most New York City high school students, General Election Day is a day off and a time to take part in other activities. One group of 60 students from various schools in Manhattan used their time wisely on November 7th to learn more about careers in engineering and the sciences and attended the ‘Sixth Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day’ offered at the New York District.
6 Dec 2017
USACE members experience a different type of homecoming, Part 5
José Sánchez currently serves as the director of PR Grid Restoration Program. He is the director of the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi and recently had a temporary assignment as the USACE Director of Contingency Operations and Homeland Security in Washington, D.C.
4 Dec 2017
USACE members experience a different type of homecoming, Part 4
Sharon Garay Rodríguez is the deputy director for the Puerto Rico Power Grid Restoration Program. Her office is a work station in a USACE emergency command and control vehicle parked at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority headquarters building in San Juan.
4 Dec 2017
Guajataca Dam update on repairs (video)
More than two-and-a-half months ago, damage to the Guajataca Dam near Isabella, Puerto Rico, threatened the life, property and water supply for thousands of residents downstream Rio Guajataca. Due to heavy rainfall during hurricane Maria, Guajataca Lake surged full and overwhelmed the spillway, requiring a joint effort to conduct emergency repairs.
2 Dec 2017
USACE members experience a different type of homecoming, Part 3
Greg Aponte is a civil engineer and planner from New York District, where he works on coastal engineering, beach nourishment and riverine watershed studies. He leads a cadre of 25 inspectors who visit hurricane-damaged homes to determine their eligibility for temporary roofing.

News Releases

16 Mar 2020
USACE to lease Comal Park to local recreational organization
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announce today the lease of Comal Park to the Water Oriented Recreation District (WORD) of Comal County.
16 Mar 2020
Contract awarded for Green Space Restoration work along South Claiborne Ave.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract to restore green infrastructure previously removed for the construction of SELA underground drainage improvements on South Claiborne Avenue.
16 Mar 2020
Corps maintains flows to Caloosahatchee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District continues to monitor conditions and will maintain flows from the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) to the Caloosahatchee estuary.
16 Mar 2020
20-012 All CRSO EIS meetings switched to virtual
Portland, Oregon - Evolving health and safety policies from our regional partners designed to hinder the spread of COVID-19 in Washington and Oregon have prompted federal officials to replace all scheduled in-person public comment meetings with phone-in meetings for the recently released Columbia River System Operation draft Environmental Impact Statement.
13 Mar 2020
ACCESS TO COCHITI LAKE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District, announced March 13, 2020, that effective immediately the Cochiti Lake Visitor’s Center, recreation areas, and campgrounds are closed until further notice.
13 Mar 2020
Chief Joseph Dam visitor center closed due to coronavirus
Chief Joseph Dam is closing its visitor center to the public effective March 14 through April 13, following the lead of Federal and state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community.
13 Mar 2020
Albeni Falls Dam visitor center closed due to coronavirus
Albeni Falls Dam is closing its visitor center to the public effective March 14 through April 13, following the lead of Federal and state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community.
13 Mar 2020
Request for Electronic Submissions
Due to Coronavirus precautions, effective the date of this Public Notice, the Huntington District, Regulatory Division is requesting all incoming correspondence for the Huntington District, Regulatory Division be submitted electronically
12 Mar 2020
Corps seeks public comment on water system improvements in Power-Teton County, Montana
A proposal to improve the water distribution system for the Power-Teton County Water and Sewer District is currently available for public comment through April 13, 2020.
12 Mar 2020
Corps to restrict public access to facilities as precautionary measure
LOUISVILLE, KY –In the interest of public safety due to COVID-19 concerns, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be restricting public access at the district’s Corps facilities for the next 30 days, effective March 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.