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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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October

3 Oct 2024
Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery
Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.
September

13 Sep 2024
Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command ceremony hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.
12 Sep 2024
Spellmon Departs Army, Leaves Lasting Legacy
After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.
August

29 Aug 2024
Army announces civil works investments in small, disadvantaged communities
WASHINGTON – Michael L. Connor, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, announced today during a visit to the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona that 12 communities from across the country will be the first to participate in a pilot program specifically designed to make federal investments in small or economically disadvantaged communities.
26 Aug 2024
The Corps Environment – Summer 2024 edition now available
The Summer 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features projects and programs that are delivering enduring environmental benefits.
10 Aug 2024
Individuals honored for service to the Engineer Regiment at Annual Castle Ball
The Army Engineer Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony Friday during the annual Castle Ball in Arlington, Virginia.
7 Aug 2024
Construction Management Innovation Office uses AI to help build new online resource library for field staff
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Construction Management Innovation Office (CMIO) continues to look for ways to streamline and revolutionize proactive knowledge and process management for construction management professionals. Recently, the CMIO teamed up with the U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently create content within the new Construction Management Administration Application (CMA²).
July

19 Jul 2024
Recipients announced for prestigious Army Engineer awards to be presented at annual Castle Ball
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize multiple individuals for their contributions to the organization and Engineer Regiment at the annual Engineer Castle Ball on Fri., Aug. 9, 2024.
June

14 Jun 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Army Corps of Engineers Participate in a National Level Program Assessment and Strategy Conference
Senior leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted a three-day strategy conference in Frederick, Maryland at the VA Acquisition Academy earlier in June.
14 Jun 2024
USACE Hosts Vietnamese and World Bank Delegation for a Study Tour on Nature-Based Solutions
For over 15 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has actively engaged in initiatives that share best practices in water management, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific region. Collaboration with our international partners and allies not only contributes to community resilience within the region but also fosters peace, stability, cooperation, and development worldwide. Earlier this month, USACE hosted delegates from five Vietnam ministries and eight provinces for a World Bank sponsored study tour focused on nature-based solutions. The delegates visited various Corps of Engineers’ offices and projects to learn about the use of nature-based, sustainable solutions in the management of water resources. The objective of the visit was to support Vietnam’s initiative to implement nature-based solutions in the Vietnam delta.

News Releases

8 May 2024
Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety
As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on, and around open water.
30 Apr 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program.
4 Apr 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers develops tentative timeline to reopen Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District continues working with local, state and federal partners to clear the wreckage along the Fort McHenry Channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, engineers have determined a tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore.
1 Apr 2024
USACE releases draft National Levee Safety Guidelines for public comment
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that the first-ever comprehensive guidelines for the nation’s levees are available for public comment. The National Levee Safety Guidelines are intended to provide best practices and serve as a resource to help achieve nationwide consistency in improving the reliability of levees and resilience of communities behind levees.
11 Mar 2024
Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made under the President’s leadership—with over 14 million jobs added since the President took office and inflation down two-thirds from its peak—the Budget protects and builds on this progress with proposals for responsible, pro-growth investments in America and the American people. The President’s Budget will lower costs for the American people, protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, secure Americans at home and abroad, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
16 Feb 2024
Army Corps of Engineers publishes proposed rule for Agency Specific Procedures
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works released today a proposed rule establishing Agency Specific Procedures for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ implementation of the principles, requirements and guidelines for water resources investments.
3 Jan 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
2 Nov 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
2 Oct 2023
Army Engineers to showcase their support to the nation and warfighter during AUSA
U.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 9 to 11, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
20 Sep 2023
$7.5 billion federal credit program opens for dam safety projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting applications for a new $7.5 billion credit assistance program, the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP), for dam safety projects. By providing low-cost, long-term, flexible loans for dam safety projects, the CWIFP will accelerate non-federal investment in the nation’s dam infrastructure.