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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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August

27 Aug 2020
Army Corps Celebrates Completion of Renovations of Grant Hall and Barracks at U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
27 Aug 2020
Omaha District’s small business program empowers service disabled Veterans
The Omaha District is empowering service disabled veterans through a unique program designed to offer competitive work contracts to small business owners. These veteran owned small business are making a significant impact and contributing to the overall success of the USACE mission.
26 Aug 2020
ERDC, New York State research algal bloom mitigation in Chautauqua Lake
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and scientists from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are collaborating with industry partners to study harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation technology in Chautauqua Lake, New York, from Aug. 19 through Sept. 4.
26 Aug 2020
Corps Completes Arlington National Cemetery Admin Building Renovations
The iconic administration building at Arlington National Cemetery reopened earlier this month with a socially distanced ribbon cutting ceremony after a nearly two-year, $13.8 million overhaul.
26 Aug 2020
AFRC crew to conduct aerial mosquito treatment today
The 757th Airlift Squadron, from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island the night of Aug. 26, 2020.
25 Aug 2020
Col. Jason Kelly takes command of South Atlantic Division
On June 22nd, Col. Jason Kelly assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division. Col. Kelly assumed command from Maj. Gen. Diana Holland at a ceremony in Atlanta, Ga., where he will serve as the commander for a region that includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico.
25 Aug 2020
The competitiveness of small business contracts
The Charleston District executes over 700 contract actions per year. These actions are what gets water lines laid, barracks built, harbors dredged, beaches renourished, and dams repaired.
25 Aug 2020
Meet Our: Jeff Livasy
Jeff Livasy is the chief of the Programs and Civil Works Project Management Branch.
25 Aug 2020
Meet Our: Maj. Joseph Owens
Meet our new deputy commander, Maj. Joseph Owens.
23 Aug 2020
Get in Over Your Head: A Conversation with Chief of Engineering Pam Lovasz
From growing up as a little girl who loved earth science and collecting rocks to becoming Chief of the Far East District’s Engineering Division, Pam Lovasz has made a career of doing what she loves and asking for what she wants.

News Releases

8 Sep 2020
USACE- Buffalo District completes Buffalo S. breakwater repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed the Buffalo South breakwater construction on August 12, 2020 to repair 625 feet out of the 1,000 foot degraded section.
8 Sep 2020
Wallisville Lake Project now accepting applications for the 2020 – 2021 feral hog removal season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Wallisville Lake Project Office staff is now accepting applications for feral hog removal using trained dogs and trapping. The project will offer 30 permits to individuals using trained dogs through a random drawing. Applications from dog hunters will be accepted during the month of September. A limited number of trapping permits will also be available throughout the year to those interested in trapping feral hogs on project lands.
8 Sep 2020
Corps of Engineers upgrades Fort Peck Marina boat ramp
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday plans to upgrade the Fort Peck Marina boat ramp.
4 Sep 2020
20-047 Corps to close parts of Lewiston Levee Trail for maintenance
Lewiston, ID. – Parts of the Lewiston Levee Trail near Clearwater landing will be closed on Sept. 10
4 Sep 2020
Blue Roof Program sign-up station opening in Lake Charles
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a Blue Roof Sign-Up Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 21, 2020. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes and is free to homeowners.
3 Sep 2020
USACE announces faster drawdown of Lake Washington lake levels
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Washington elevation reductions in preparation for the Suquamish Tribal fishing season and Corps Emergency Scour Repair project that begins September 13 and 15, respectively. The drawdown has begun and the projected lake level should reach 20.25 ft. by September 12.
3 Sep 2020
August inflows much below average in northern Missouri River Basin
August precipitation was well-below normal in the Missouri River Basin, particularly in the western and far northern portions, which received less than 25% of normal precipitation. The lack of precipitation and dry soil conditions resulted in 74% of average August runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa (upper Basin). The 2020 calendar year forecast for the upper Basin, updated on September 1, is 30.6 million acre-feet (MAF), 119% of average. Average annual runoff for the upper Basin is 25.8 MAF. Runoff in the upper Basin during the remainder of 2020 is forecast to be below average.
3 Sep 2020
Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use and America the Beautiful Annual Pass Extension
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The US Army Corps of Engineers will be extending the expiration date of the USACE Annual Day Use and America the Beautiful passes for seven months from the original expiration date for the passes issued between April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. The extension is only being accepted at the US Army Corps of Engineers managed facilities
3 Sep 2020
Vicksburg District urges boater safety measures during high water conditions at Lake Ouachita
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District urges boaters on Lake Ouachita to take extra precautions as water continues to rise after heavy rainfall in the area.
3 Sep 2020
Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day cleanup on Russell Lake
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Its clean up time on Russell Lake! Richard B. Russell Lake is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday September 26, by holding a lake wide clean-up event.