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A group of men and women pose for a picture in a conference room. — USACE Value Engineering Team Recognized on Global Stage

'For the first time in its 250-year history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earned a Top 20 finish for its innovative approach to project delivery against corporate powerhouses in the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Office (PMO) Global Awards...'

9/9/2025
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Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project

Oct. 23, 2025

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Sept. 22, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers begins implementing policy to increase America’s energy generation efficiency

Sept. 22, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

Sept. 15, 2025

News Stories

January

18 Jan 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Interagency & International Services program provides specialized services around the world
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a great example of a capability-rich organization that provides a wide variety of services to other non-Department of Defense federal agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, tribal nations, and state and local governments. Through the Interagency and International Services (IIS) program, the Corps of Engineers offers assistance with managing natural resources such as land and water, environmental restoration and management, engineering and construction, relief and recovery, research and development, along with a host of other technical services (i.e., technical editing).
6 Jan 2017
Army Corps of Engineers Revises and Renews Nationwide Permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today revised and renewed nationwide permits (NWPs) necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The new NWPs will take effect March 19, 2017, and replace the existing permits, which expire on March 18, 2017.
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

News Releases

10 Feb 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2020 Civil Works Appropriations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program on February 10, 2020.
10 Feb 2020
President's Fiscal 2021 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program released
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) includes $5.967 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
8 Feb 2020
20-003 Rooks Park is open to general public access walk-in traffic
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Corps officials have announced that Rooks Park is open to general public access, but by walk-in only.
7 Feb 2020
Perry Lake announces 2020 Operating Plan with temporary partial campground closures
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Perry Lake has announced their operating plan for the 2020 recreation season. Perry Lake received historic flooding in 2019, and damages from the flooding will continue to impact the 2020 recreation season.
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.