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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 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

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

May 7, 2025

News Stories

March

29 Mar 2021
USACE, City request input on peninsula storm surge study at virtual public meeting March 30
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District and the City of Charleston will hold a virtual public scoping meeting on the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Flood Risk Management Study on March 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. to encourage public input as the study transitions from an Environmental Assessment (EA) to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
29 Mar 2021
District kicks off 150th anniversary with time capsule
Charleston District kicked-off its 150th anniversary of service to South Carolina and the nation with a time capsule ceremony March 26.
29 Mar 2021
Graf to the Future: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working with USAG Bavaria to modernize facilities for troops at Grafenwoehr
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District is working with U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the 7th Army Training Command, the garrison, the German government, and other partners to deliver new facilities for brigades training in Grafenwoehr, who are often en route to deployments.
26 Mar 2021
General visits LA-area hospitals, gets updates on construction progress in support of COVID-19 response
Brig. Gen. Paul Owen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division commander, visited two Los Angeles-area hospitals March 19 to view the progress on construction the Corps and its contractors are doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 Mar 2021
LA District leaders tour Painted Rock Dam project
Col. Julie Balten, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, and David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer for the LA District, toured the Painted Rock Dam, a flood risk-reduction project, located on the Gila River in Maricopa County March 24 near Gila Bend.
26 Mar 2021
Revolutionizing project management
Memphis District employees pride themselves on finding ways to revolutionize how they work. One of the more recent ways they've modernized processes comes in the form of the new Smart Project Updates Dashboard, also affectionately known as SPUD.
26 Mar 2021
MKARNS 50th Anniversary Kickoff Media Event
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System hosted a media day event March 9, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the System that strategically connects the heartland of the United States with the rest of the world.
26 Mar 2021
USGS, ERDC install underwater Asian carp deterrent system successfully
VICKSBURG, Miss. ⸺ The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and partners installed a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, Illinois, Feb. 3. The deployment is part of a study to understand how invasive Asian carp respond to acoustic, or sound, signals.
25 Mar 2021
USACE Division Deputies visit Memphis for Summit, Engineer Yard tour
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division Deputies recently met in Memphis, Tennessee, for a Deputies Summit and tour of the Memphis District area. "The USACE HQ Deputy Summit enables the MSC/Centers/Labs and 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) Deputies to share lessons learned, best practices and engage key HQs staff on Enterprise challenges, policies, and processes in order to Take Care of our People, Support National Readiness, Modernize, Strengthen Partnerships, and Revolutionize Delivery," Mississippi Valley Division Deputy Division Engineer Col. Jeremy Chapman said.
25 Mar 2021
Starting with STEM: ERDC researchers climb from after-school robotics to branch chief
At Anna Miller Jordan’s very first robotics team practice as a high-school senior in 2005, she was deemed responsible for piloting a robot to shoot balls into a net, once her classmate Alan Katzenmeyer steered the bot down the court toward the goal. Now, 15 years later, Jordan and Katzenmeyer are both still leading teams at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). But today, instead of high-school peers, those teams are made up of scientists, engineers and researchers working to solve some of the nation’s toughest challenges.

News Releases

15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/20 - 12/21/20 Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units Series/Grade: XF-5788-06 Full Performance Level: XF-06 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $19.15 - $22.34 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Seasonal
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-2606-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin NOTE: This position is DUAL-RATED to the position of Master, XH-5784-13. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of this position during the absence of the Master in a dual-rated capacity. Series/Grade: XH-5784-11 Full Performance Level: XH-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $34.06 - $39.74 Work Schedule: Seasonal
15 Dec 2020
Comment period extended for the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road in San Antonio, Texas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the extension of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas to January 12, 2021.
15 Dec 2020
Environmental Quality Requirements Model Program Objective Memorandum Fiscal Years 2021–2025
Abstract: This document describes the methodology used to evaluate the costs incurred by organizations involved in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of the Army’s environmental programs and estimating those costs for future year planning cycles, this model is referred to as the Environmental Quality Requirements Model (EQRM). The EQRM is used to develop the budget positions as presented to Congress to obtain the Operations and Maintenance appropriations. These appropriations fund the Environmental Quality Program which includes Compliance, Conservation and Pollution Prevention requirements. The model encompasses the commands under the funding structure of the Deputy Chief of Staff – G9 Installations which includes the following: Installation Management Command, the Army National Guard, the Army Reserve Command, and the Army Materiel Command.
11 Dec 2020
Jacksonville District continues Lake Okeechobee Release Reductions
The Jacksonville District announced today the continuation of gradual reductions of Lake Okeechobee releases to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers after beginning the transition to dry season operations Dec. 5.
10 Dec 2020
Corps to host first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host its first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 2021.
10 Dec 2020
NR 20-030: Video highlights water management in Cumberland River Basin
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The public is invited to watch a newly released video that highlights how water is managed in the Cumberland River Basin in support of flood risk management, commercial navigation, hydropower production, water supply, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities.
10 Dec 2020
Hartwell Lake officials remind lake neighbors of upcoming electrical inspection requirement
SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the new year quickly approaching, officials from the Hartwell Dam and Lake Project remind adjacent property owners who have a Shoreline Use Permit authorizing electrical service on public land/water of the upcoming Feb. 1, 2021 deadline.
9 Dec 2020
U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in re-activating a Restoration Advisory Board
The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity is conducting a survey to determine if there is enough public interest to re-activate the FWDA Restoration Advisory Board. The RAB provides a public venue for citizens to provide input on the decisions that are made by the Army to clean up the installation and meet the permit requirements.