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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

July

26 Jul 2013
Middle East Meets West: The Ebb and Flow of International Water Management
COCHITI LAKE, N.M.-- The Cochiti Project office, Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, had the honor of hosting Water Managers from various countries in the Middle East on July 3. The visiting managers represented the countries of Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Yemen. This opportunity was made possible through the International Visitor Leadership Program, a program set up through the U.S. Department of State.
19 Jul 2013
Army Corps of Engineers signs first cooperation agreement with Nicholls State University
THIBODAUX, La.-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, signed its first Memorandum of Agreement with Nicholls State University, July 17. The Memorandum of Agreement, or MOA, establishes the basis for mutual understanding and cooperation between the corps and the university, with a focus on the school's Department of Applied Science, Geomatics Program.
19 Jul 2013
Debris management planning underway in Bangladesh
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its debris mission experience under Emergency Support Function #3 of the U.S. National Response Framework, is sharing its experience and lessons-learned to assist Bangladesh with the development of a draft plan to manage post-disaster debris recovery.
18 Jul 2013
Tomorrow's engineers tackle internships in Europe
WIESBADEN, Germany- With four right hands raised in the air, the 17th class of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District interns took the civilian service oath of office. The district welcomed Michael Gray-Lewis, Yillian Rivera, Donatello Barrett and Tiffany Williams -- this year's Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering students -- to Europe in early June.
18 Jul 2013
Corps helps prepare future engineering students at Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District collaborated with the Tennessee State University Engineering Department to mentor science, technology, engineering and math students during a four-week National Summer Transportation Institute program June 9 through July 7, 2013. Corps personnel mentored and instructed students on a variety of engineering classes and current projects.
18 Jul 2013
Army Corps of Engineers helps return of stolen artifacts
GALLUP, N.M.-- The Army Corps of Engineers recently repatriated a large cache of sacred artifacts to the Navajo Nation.This is the first time in the history of the Omaha District, with some assistance from the Albuquerque District, that artifacts have been returned to any tribal nation in accordance with the Archaeological Resources Protection Act.
18 Jul 2013
District inactivates after four years of delivering critical infrastructure
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan --Afghanistan Engineer District-South marked its inactivation after four years of delivering critical infrastructure projects in Afghanistan with a ceremony held on Kandahar Airfield July 11. Over the course of four years, the district's technical experts completed nearly 200 projects valued at $1.4 billion that improved the safety, security and well-being of Afghans, US and Coalition Forces.
9 Jul 2013
Algiers Lock: Vital Shipping Structure being repaired
One of the oldest missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to ensure safe and reliable navigation on our Nation's waterways. For the New Orleans District, this mission includes operating and maintaining eight locks along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the nation's third busiest inland waterway. If one of these locks becomes inoperable for any reason, it is the Corps' top priority to return the lock to service as soon as possible.
9 Jul 2013
Science and arts symposium keeps students focused
The Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center and the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville collaborated on this science, technology, engineering, math and arts education outreach event, providing mentors and judges for the science and technology competition. The experience gave students a clearer picture of what skills are needed to work in careers, particularly in the fields of science, technology and mathematics.
9 Jul 2013
Army Corps of Engineers deepens vital navigational channel
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Fuel shortages and empty store shelves are a potential reality Alaskans will not have to face thanks to the work of 45 crewmembers aboard the Essayons, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-owned-and-operated hopper dredge.