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a web page with images from recreational areas and an interactive map. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide...'

5/22/2025
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HQ USACE NEWS RELEASES

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 16, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

June 5, 2025

USACE Showcases 250 Years of History, Service During DC Twilight Performance

May 30, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

May 22, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

May 8, 2025

News Stories

October

16 Oct 2013
Wilmington District achieves National Emergency Management Accreditation
WILMINGTON, NC - The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Wilmington District, just received accreditation with the Emergency Management Accreditation Program for the district’s compliance with 64 national standards in emergency management programs and practices.
15 Oct 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces closure of all Regulatory Offices due to federal government shutdown
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will close its Regulatory offices due to the absence of available federal funding. During the closure, Regulatory offices will be unable to evaluate individual permit applications, pre-construction notifications for nationwide permit or regional general permit authorizations, or requests for jurisdictional determinations until after current year funding is received and the offices reopen.
10 Oct 2013
Corps of Engineers Galveston District awards $1.1 million small business contract
GALVESTON, Texas-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount $1,172,000 to Inland Construction & Engineering Inc., -- a certified small disadvantaged business and HUBZone contractor -- to install impressed current cathodic protection systems at the Colorado River Locks in Matagorda, Texas.
10 Oct 2013
US, Ghana combat malnutrition with new center
ACCRA, Ghana -- The U.S. and Ghana are teaming up to ease hunger in the West Africa nation. The project, a joint effort by U.S. Africa Command, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Embassy and the Ghanaian Ministry of Health, is designed to improve the health and prosperity of children in the Volta region.
10 Oct 2013
The power to save lives
After the water receded and wind settled after Superstorm Sandy, the New Jersey National Guard was out rescuing citizens. Whether they found that young child under the rubble or safely guided an elderly man out of his home, was a direct result of the work being performed by the task force at the Homeland Security Center of Excellence, Headquarters in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
4 Oct 2013
Resident engineer assumes leadership role with vision of promoting STEM education
Pablo Vázquez-Ruiz, south Puerto Rico resident engineer, has been elected as president of the Ponce Chapter of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico as well as treasurer of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico. Vázquez-Ruiz has been resident engineer for the Ponce Resident Office since April 2001.
1 Oct 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare for October 1 closures of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Tuesday, October 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation goes into effect.
September

30 Sep 2013
Jacksonville District supports local STEM initiative
In an effort to pique the interest of middle school students toward science, technology, engineering and math disciplines, Jacksonville District partnered with Mentoring Families and Kids, Inc., at the Second Annual STEM Camp, held at the University of North Florida, recently.
25 Sep 2013
Awards ceremony recognizes contributions of Civilian workforce
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its Civilian workforce at a national awards ceremony last month at Fort Belvoir.
20 Sep 2013
Corps members guide young students interested in STEM pathway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) -- A group of technical experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District participated in Hands-On Science and Engineering Day at Stratford STEM Magnet High School today to guide young students with budding interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.