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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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22 Dec 2020
Meet Our: Maurice Williams
Maurice WilliamsPower Project ManagerExplain your job in three sentences.As the Power (Operations)
22 Dec 2020
COLA Desk Dudes
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most difficult in the history of the United
22 Dec 2020
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center assists Kansas City Corps with hydrodynamic dredge
In a demonstration of collaboration and innovation, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center deployed an experimental asset and team of experts to the Missouri River in the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to assist in dredging shallow areas called shoals in the navigation river channel.
21 Dec 2020
Edwards Air Force Base officials cut ribbon on new fire station, applaud Corps, contractor for award-winning design
Edwards Air Force Base officials cut the ribbon on an award-winning airfield fire station Dec. 8 during an intimate, socially distanced ceremony at the base in California. The Flightline Fire Station, designed by I.E. Pacific, Inc., recently won the Facility Design Honor Award – the highest achievement – in the 2020 U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center Design Award Program. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District was the design agent for the facility.
18 Dec 2020
That’s a Wrap: Corps Concludes East Branch Dam Repair Project
A big dam problem required a big dam solution. After seven years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is wrapping up the East Branch Dam Cutoff Wall Rehabilitation project in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
17 Dec 2020
Annual Report for Army Regional Environmental and Energy Offices now available
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 annual report for the U.S. Army Regional Environmental and Energy Offices (REEOs) is now available.
16 Dec 2020
Crosscurrents Winter 2020 is now available
The winter 2020 edition of Crosscurrents is now available.
16 Dec 2020
Civilian personnel centers – federal employee go-to for all things recruiting, employee relations, plus more
Twenty-three years ago, the district closed the doors to its Human Resources Office and joined forces with the Civilian Personnel Operating Center (CPOC), a regional office in Huntsville, Alabama.
16 Dec 2020
Soldier's past drives her passion to support U.S., partner communities in Europe & Africa
USACE recognized Master Sgt. Betsy Weintraub as its fiscal year 2020 Excellence in Contracting Awards Program - NCO of the Year during an online ceremony Dec. 9.
11 Dec 2020
Nashville District deputy district engineer culminates impactful career
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District honored its retiring deputy district engineer yesterday. Few people were physically present due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, but more than 120 employees, leaders, and friends joined the ceremony virtually to make sure they recognized Patty Coffey’s impactful career and unique blend of strong and caring leadership.

News Releases

29 Oct 2020
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
29 Oct 2020
Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal Area Virtual Public Meeting Nov. 12
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 and present an update to the public on project status, result of annual environmental monitoring, upcoming site activities, and other issues of public interest of the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.
29 Oct 2020
Illinois Waterway reopens to navigation, construction complete
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces today that construction is complete and the Illinois Waterway locks have reopened to navigation after a series of extended, consolidated closures.
29 Oct 2020
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 1,200 USACE-operated recreation areas within the region in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
29 Oct 2020
Corps will conduct inspections of Orwell Dam
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will conduct a periodic inspection at its Orwell Dam, located on the Otter Tail River near Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Nov. 4-6.
29 Oct 2020
Corps issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas this week is causing flows on the system to rise.
29 Oct 2020
Kansas City District delivers $740 million program for the Heartland
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District wrapped up final contract awards for fiscal year 2020, the team wants to share a summary of a few major accomplishments and how they tie into the district mission and benefit the Heartland region. The district awarded 1575 contracts worth $740.1 million in fiscal year 2020 – ending September 30.
29 Oct 2020
Missouri River Water Management virtual public meetings set for Nov. 2
The Missouri River Water Management Division invites the public to participate in one of two virtual public meetings scheduled for Nov. 2. The meetings will take place at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. central time. Details for connecting to each webinar is posted to our website.
29 Oct 2020
Corps makes new changes to camping along Columbia River
Beginning Nov. 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close all primitive camping areas for the season at The Dalles and John Day dams. These closures are part of a new camping policy the Corps is implementing this year.
29 Oct 2020
Corps to contract for construction of I-29 grade raise for Fargo-Moorhead diversion project
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is beginning the contracting process for construction of a raise of I-29, where it crosses the southern embankment of the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota, Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.