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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

Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Implementation of National Environmental Policy Act

July 2, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 18, 2025

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

News Stories

January

7 Jan 2021
GLMRIS Brandon Road
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has evaluated potential control options and technologies at Brandon Road Lock and Dam to prevent the upstream Interbasin transfer of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) while minimizing impacts to Illinois Waterway uses and users. This effort has identified a recommended plan. Implementation of the recommended plan requires congressional authorization.
4 Jan 2021
Dam, that’s a lot of work: Bonneville buildings get face lift, cupolas
Portland District put new roofs – one of the most vital parts of a building in the rainy northwest – on the Bonneville Project Office and Auditorium buildings, which are included in the list of National Historic Landmarks.
December

30 Dec 2020
Hydropower to the people: Mathematician brings energy to new position
In the wet world of hydropower, a former math teacher has just donned a watery mantle to meet the changing demands of one of the oldest sources of energy.
28 Dec 2020
Staff Spotlight: LRD November Employee of the Month
"I am very happy to be the part of this great institution(USACE) and I am thankful to all for appreciating my effort to accomplish the goal of USACE," said Gaurav Dhital, LRD November Employee of the Month.
23 Dec 2020
Army Corps Renovations Bring U.S. Army Facility Into 21st Century
The New York District is overseeing renovations at Watervliet Arsenal, a 200-year-old U.S. Army facility along the Hudson River in upstate New York.
22 Dec 2020
Memphis dry dock back in action
The largest dry dock north of New Orleans, Louisiana, is back in action at the Memphis District's Ensley Engineer Yard after spending 14 months in Morgan City, Louisiana. The Memphis District dry dock, known as ‘5801', was shipped to the Conrad Shipyard in Louisiana for repairs and maintenance in June 2019. The dock has been operating since 1958.
22 Dec 2020
Meet Our: Courtney Stevens
Courtney StevensChief, Regulatory South BranchExplain your job in three sentences.I lead a team of
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.

News Releases

2 Nov 2020
USACE Vicksburg District to hold virtual public meeting for Yazoo Area Pump Project
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will hold a virtual public meeting for the Yazoo Area Pump Project on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the USACE Vicksburg District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VicksburgUSACE/. Individuals must log into their Facebook account to comment on the live stream. No Facebook account is required to view the live stream. A recording of the meeting will be available on the USACE Vicksburg District’s Facebook page immediately following the event.
2 Nov 2020
Officials mark end of Calumet City storm water pump replacement project
Nov. 2, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a storm water pump replacement project in Calumet City, Illinois.
2 Nov 2020
Jacksonville District proposes maintenance dredging at mouth of Suwannee River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has proposed a project for maintenance dredging of the McGriff Channel at Suwannee River to restore the channel depth and width for safe and efficient navigation along the length of the extant federal navigation project.
2 Nov 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging those who hunt public lands around Clearwater Lake to review the rules and take all the necessary safety precautions
With summer over and fall in full swing, many hunters are spending more time outdoors enjoying the many opportunities found at Clearwater Lake.
2 Nov 2020
Public comment period extended for Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Study
GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the non-Federal sponsor, Harris County Flood Control District, is extending the public comment period until November 20, 2020 for the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report.
2 Nov 2020
Five-month Chicago Harbor lock closure to begin November 16
The Chicago Harbor Lock will be closed to all vessel traffic starting from 7 a.m. CST Monday, November 16, 2020, through 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for reconstruction of the north chamber wall.
30 Oct 2020
Corps, Orange County amend partnership agreement for Santa Ana River Mainstem project features to enhance flood protection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Orange County Flood Control District are pleased to announce the signing of an amendment to use Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 funds for select features of the Santa Ana River Mainstem project, designed to improve flood protection for more than 1 million people.
30 Oct 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-67 Lock 9 Tow Haulage
MKARNS - Tow haulage at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 will not be available from 8 a.m. on Nov 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov 4.
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.