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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...'

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December

11 Dec 2020
Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction of Cyber Engineering & Academic Center at U.S. Military Academy, West Point
On December 11, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point for its new future-focused Cyber & Engineering Academic Center.
11 Dec 2020
Hurley docked after another successful dredging season
After almost eight months of dredging the Mississippi River, the Dredge Hurley and crew are now home where the Hurley is docked at Ensley Engineer Yard for some much-needed repairs and maintenance.
11 Dec 2020
ERDC Small Business Office recognized with USACE 2020 Small Business Award
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Office of Small Business Programs was recognized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) during the 2020 USACE Small Business Awards held virtually Dec. 4, 2020.
10 Dec 2020
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.
9 Dec 2020
USACE restores nature with nature
The Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, recently implemented multiple projects to restore aquatic habitat along 2,412 linear feet of the Buffalo River’s hardened shoreline. These projects incorporated natural and nature-based design features that provided engineering functions through environmental means to create soft shoreline habitats.
9 Dec 2020
Huntsville Center provides security expertise for new U.S. Army Museum
When the National Museum of the United States Army opened its doors for the first time, visitors and museum personnel could rest assured that the priceless artifacts and displays would be safe and secure thanks to the security-systems expertise of employees at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.
9 Dec 2020
Zorinsky building maintenance workers help ensure safe environment during pandemic
The COVID – 19 pandemic has brought about many unique challenges and stresses to our daily lives, and for many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District employees it has changed the way they perform their daily tasks. Working diligently behind the scenes to ensure the safety of hundreds of district employees at the Zorinsky federal building in downtown Omaha are the General Services Agency’s contract maintenance workers from LB&B Associates, Inc.
8 Dec 2020
Hau named Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2020) – Sam Hau, structural engineer in the Engineering and Construction Division’s Civil Design Branch Structural Section, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2020.
7 Dec 2020
ERDC announces annual ERDC Under the Lights community event
For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) will open its gates to the public for a drive-by holiday light display on its 700-acre installation in Vicksburg on Dec. 17, 18 and 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The entrance will be at the main gate located at 3909 Halls Ferry Road.
7 Dec 2020
ERDC researcher impacts international contaminated sediment standards
When Dr. Burton Suedel, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (ERDC-EL), heard about the ASTM International project to develop a guide for risk-based corrective action for contaminated sediment sites, he saw it as an opportunity for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to inform international contaminated sediment standards and policy.

News Releases

29 Oct 2020
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
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.
28 Oct 2020
Muddy River Flood Risk Management project work progresses to Work Area #2 November 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that dredging activities
28 Oct 2020
Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a virtual public meeting Wed., Nov. 4, from 1-2 p.m., to introduce an island-building project the agency is proposing for the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota.
28 Oct 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces signing of Chief’s report for Louisville Metro Flood Protection System Reconstruction Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General
27 Oct 2020
Officials to mark end of storm water pump replacement project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), and Calumet City officials will hold a
27 Oct 2020
Corps to begin construction of a new flood risk management project along Middle Logan Creek in Randolph, Neb.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the city of Randolph and the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, will begin construction of a flood risk management project along Middle Logan Creek in Randolph and is marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, November 6th starting at 11:00 a.m.
27 Oct 2020
Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes closures and updates
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will close Ives Run Campground, the Ives Run camp store and the South Shore concessionaire from Oct. 31, 2020 to May 1, 2021, in conjunction with the end of the 2020 recreation season. Additionally, the Lambs Creek Recreation Area boat launch is closed until further notice due to low lake surface water elevations resulting from a lack in precipitation.
27 Oct 2020
NR 20-26: Nashville District recognizes ‘Clean Marina’ recertifications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently completed two “Clean Marina” recertifications and recognized both for meeting established standards for clean water and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin.
27 Oct 2020
Temporary Closure: Eads St. between Abundance St. and Treasure St.
Eads Street between Abundance Street and Treasure Street will be closed on Saturday October 31, 2020 while temporary roadway repairs are being performed. This temporary closure is related to construction of new box culverts to enhance drainage in the area.
26 Oct 2020
DHA Announcement: Maintenance Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26 - 10/30 Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic Series/Grade: WG-4749-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 25% or more Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens