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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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September

2 Sep 2020
Corps continues march toward diversion completion
With every swing of a hammer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues its progress toward completing the Fargo – Moorhead Metro Diversion Flood Risk Management Project.
1 Sep 2020
ERDC researchers developing low-cost, rapid watershed assessment
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District to develop and test a low-cost, rapid watershed assessment using remote sensing technology to evaluate problems associated with watershed instability including erosion, sedimentation, flooding and environmental degradation.
1 Sep 2020
Historic Clock Gets Much Needed Preservation Work
The Rock Island District’s historic clock, which sits atop the Clock Tower in the District’s headquarters building, is undergoing a significant preservation effort, not completed since 1950.
1 Sep 2020
Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse release
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.
August

31 Aug 2020
Teamwork and Innovation
Every day, Pittsburgh District is faced with the task of using limited resources to remain good stewards of our region’s infrastructure. Tuesday, Aug. 4, was no different.
31 Aug 2020
Operation Blue Roof
Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is a free service to homeowners. Parties affected by Hurricane Laura are encouraged to submit a Right-of-Entry application. To learn more about Operation Blue Roof and to apply, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof/
31 Aug 2020
District employee earns Civil Responder of the Year
When Jessica Fischer started her career at the Army Corps of Engineers 11 years ago, she didn’t plan on becoming an emergency manager. She was set on a quiet career as a Project Engineer at the New York District. Then 2011 happened.
28 Aug 2020
ERDC environmental experts awarded patent for improving soil contamination testing
Testing soil for contaminants on military bases rather than sending samples to a laboratory has produced speedier, cost-saving results for researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environment Laboratory (EL). The team received a U.S. Patent this year for their innovative process “DNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination.”
28 Aug 2020
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.
27 Aug 2020
Memphis Team deployed to Louisiana in support of Hurricane Laura relief efforts
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District deployed a 13-member Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hurricane Laura response, on Aug 26.

News Releases

9 Sep 2020
Vicksburg District to host Meet the District virtual open house
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its inaugural Meet the District Virtual Open House Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will provide large and small business representatives; university, community college and vocational school administrators; political and community leaders; and members of the public with the opportunity to learn about the district’s mission as well as its career and business opportunities
9 Sep 2020
Temporary Road and Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Project Management Office at Lake Sidney Lanier advises the public that Buford Dam Road will be temporarily closed for roadway maintenance at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. It is expected that the work will be completed by 5 p.m. During this time, use Highway 20 as an alternate route.
9 Sep 2020
Early drawdown scheduled at Smithville Lake
SMITHVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce a two-foot drawdown starting early November in order to safely conduct maintenance repairs on the stilling basin.
9 Sep 2020
Corps closes recreation areas due to Willamette Valley fires
Due to multiple fires burning throughout the Willamette Valley, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing several recreation areas it manages near its dams.
9 Sep 2020
Army Corps updates road closure status at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the Route 940 entrance to the Francis E. Walter Dam will reopen on Sept. 18, 2020. The Bear Creek White Haven Road entrance to the dam will then close to traffic as road repairs shift to that area. Road repairs and paving work has been ongoing since June 2020 and is being conducted in phases.
9 Sep 2020
Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concern at Piedmont Lake
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the outlet works area at Piedmont Lake in Piedmont, Ohio, that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases.
8 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement - Metal Worker Welder, Plant Section
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR POSITIONS FILLED UNDER DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR: Certain Competitive Service Positions covered by Section 9905, Opening and Closing Dates: 09/08 - 09/14, Position Title: Metal Worker Welder, Series/Grade: WG-3801-11, Full Performance Level: WG-11, Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, Hourly Salary Range: $27.15- $31.64, Work Schedule: Full-Time, Appointment Type: Permanent
8 Sep 2020
Quonset Development Corporation seeks permit to conduct blast work in Narragansett Bay
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Quonset
8 Sep 2020
Maggio requests permit for native winter sugar kelp cultivation project off Greenwich Point
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Daniel
8 Sep 2020
Corps lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District lifts the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small-craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows have receded, Corps officials urge boaters to always use caution when on the river.