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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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January

4 Jan 2017
Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the last of nine structural repair projects related to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Among the most recently completed projects were repairs to breakwaters located in Cleveland Harbor, Fairport Harbor, Lorain Harbor, and the Port Clinton East jetty.
December

14 Dec 2016
North Murfreesboro Greenway Project completes recreation improvements
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2016) – With ribbon cutting and fanfare, officials opened the North Murfreesboro Greenway today, delivering new hiking, jogging, cycling and horseback riding opportunities to the public.
November

29 Nov 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers biologist shows value of fieldwork in higher education
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boasts a highly educated staff. In the Buffalo District alone, employees collectively have over 60 different types of certifications, more than 30 master’s degrees, and four doctorate degrees. Buffalo District biologist Kathleen Buckler recently obtained a Master of Science degree in Wetland Ecology from SUNY Brockport and is already using her education on the job.
28 Nov 2016
Resource Efficiency Managers workshop provides tips on energy savings resources
Resource efficiency managers from various organizations attended a workshop held Nov. 17-18 by the Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration.
24 Nov 2016
District volunteers continue tradition of helping needy in local community
For the ninth year in a row volunteers from the Far East District joined members of the Seoul
18 Nov 2016
GSL’s Victoria Moore receives 2017 BEYA STEM award
Victoria Moore of the Engineer Research and Development Center’s Geotechnical and Structures
17 Nov 2016
Engineer trains NATO on unique sampling method for munitions in soils
“Science-based characterization of military training ranges and management for the environmental
14 Nov 2016
GSL creates new testing facility
Researchers in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory have developed a new state-of-the-art
2 Nov 2016
Bridges serves on international peer-review panel
Dr. Todd S. Bridges, senior research scientist, with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
October

24 Oct 2016
Aurora, CO VA Health Center project nears 80 percent completion; focusing on the task at hand
It has been nearly a year since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District awarded a $570 million fixed price-incentive contract to Kiewit-Turner, A Joint Venture, to continue construction of the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. The notice to proceed was issued a few days later on Nov. 2. The project is being constructed in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Veterans Affairs with Kiewit-Turner as the primary contractor. In mid-June, the project, 12 buildings includes 2 inpatient buildings, 2 clinic buildings, a diagnostic and treatment center, a research building, concourse, and energy center totaling 1.2 million square feet, and 3 garages for staff and visitor parking totaling 2,242 spaces, was nearly 55 percent complete.

News Releases

7 Feb 2020
Corps submits Unalaska report to Congress for authorization
Today, Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Unalaska (Dutch Harbor) Channels Chief’s Report in Washington, D.C. The signing progresses the proposed project to Congress for authorization.
7 Feb 2020
Corps of Engineers: Savannah River to exceed channel capacity within hours
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expect the Savannah River below Thurmond Dam to exceed channel capacity by this evening due to recent rainfall causing a significant increase in local inflow. In other words, the Savannah River below Thurmond will see higher and faster flows, with water overflowing the riverbank. In anticipation of these increased natural flows, Corps officials reduced the water releases from the J. Strom Thurmond Dam (JST) near Augusta, Georgia. By reducing the releases from Thurmond Dam, Corps officials avoid contributing to local flooding risks.
7 Feb 2020
Direct Hire Authority Position: Construction Control Representative
Opening 2/10/2020 Closing 2/21/2020
7 Feb 2020
Corps deactivates phase II flood fight
Water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to move from phase II to phase I flood fight procedures. This flood fight began Jan. 9 when the Mississippi River rose above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage, and on Jan. 27 phase II was initiated when the river exceeded 15 feet at the gage. Current forecasts show the river remaining above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage throughout the next 28 days. However, the Corps will continue to monitor the river and forecasts closely and take appropriate measures if necessary.
6 Feb 2020
Record high water levels to continue in 2020
DETROIT- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that January 2020 water levels were higher on all lakes than they were in January 2019, and are expected to continue that trend into the spring and summer. According to Corps records, lakes Michigan and Huron both set new record high January levels, previously set in 1987. Lake Superior set new record high January levels previously set in 1986. Lake St. Clair tied its record high level set in January 1986. “It is likely that water levels on lakes Michigan and Huron will set new monthly mean record high levels over the next six months,” said John Allis, chief of the Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, Detroit District. “This sets the stage for coastal impacts and damages in 2020 similar to, or worse than, what was experienced last year.”
6 Feb 2020
Corps releases draft dredged material plan, sets public meeting date
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed dredged material management plan in Pool 6, near Winona, Minnesota, today, Feb. 4, and will accept comment on it through March 9.
6 Feb 2020
Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as
6 Feb 2020
St. Tammany Parish Pre-Scoping meetings scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is hosting two pre-scoping meetings to share information and gather public input on the St. Tammany Parish Flood Risk Management Study.
6 Feb 2020
Ivan's Campground site reservations now available
Campers: Ivan's Campground site reservations are now available for the 2020 season! Reservations are required for all campsites in Ivans Campground and can be made at any time prior to occupying a site. To check for site availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777.
6 Feb 2020
Preparations to reservoir system continue for 2020 runoff season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to prepare the Missouri River Mainstem System for the 2020 runoff season. Gavins Point releases were increased from 30,000 cubic feet per second to 35,000 cfs this week. Gavins Point Dam winter releases normally range between 12,000 and 17,000 cfs.