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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

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

May 22, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

May 8, 2025

News Stories

August

12 Aug 2020
ENFIRE Refresher Course Produces Renewed Contingency Preparedness
The 11th Engineers have concluded a refresher course held during the week of Aug. 3 designed to leverage the use of ENFIRE, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rapid data collecting tool kit. Instruction set, reconnaissance, and surveying (commonly known as ENFIRE) allows Far East District (FED) Soldiers and civilians to conduct reconnaissance with modernized collection and dissemination technology from a safe distance, making it possible to deliver data with a greater level of precision than ever before.
11 Aug 2020
Lock steps: Dewatering is the first step before lock repairs can begin
Did you ever wonder why it takes so long to repair a lock? Check out the dewatering process for the Ortona Lock and Dam maintenance repairs through a series of photos of the event in 2018. It's a LOT more involved than just closing the lock and doing repairs!
10 Aug 2020
Huntsville Center program keeps service members on target
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville is the designated Range and Training Land Program Mandatory Center of Expertise.
10 Aug 2020
Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2020 set for Wednesday
COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
7 Aug 2020
Brady Beckman Recognized at Senior Leader Conference
Brady Beckman was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for exhibiting superior leadership of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet during successive record O&M years of Workload and the COVID-19 pandemic. His steady leadership has ensured the fleet continues to execute their critical mission in a safe manner. He diligently managed the execution of the FY19 Major Maintenance and Repair Schedule despite unseasonably high water during most of the repair season. He recommended and carried out needed changes to the schedule to maximize effectiveness of crews and ensured project budgets were not exceeded.
7 Aug 2020
Far East District participates in job fair
The Far East District supported Camp Humphreys job fair at The Morning Calm Center Aug. 5. The district employs more than 450 individuals in 120 job titles and is the largest public engineering design and construction management agency in the world.
6 Aug 2020
The FED Played a Big Part in My Career: A Conversation with Carolyn Spratley
In a time when the Scientific American newsletter reports that 45% of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) leave their jobs because of feeling underpaid and unrepresented, Carol A. Spratley, Project Manager for the Korea Program Relocation Office defies this statistic by virtue of her 41 years as an employee of the U S. Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty-one of those years were spent in her most recent of two tours to South Korea in service to the Far East District.
6 Aug 2020
Omaha District plays important role in water quality management
Whether it is fishing, boating, swimming, or other types of water recreation the benefits of the Omaha District’s water quality management program affect outdoor enthusiasts in positive ways – these benefits even extend to water coming from the faucet.
6 Aug 2020
Transatlantic Division welcomes new commanding general
Brigadier General Kimberly M. Colloton assumed the role of Commander and Division Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division (TAD), July 24.
6 Aug 2020
District awards contract to safeguard railroad bridge on St. Francis River
Two bridges crossing a major Arkansas waterway were under attack by scouring currents that threatened to undermine the safety of the structures. In response to this potentially dangerous situation, the Memphis District on July 30 issued a repair contract to Polk & Associates. The project consists of repairing a scour site downstream of State Highway 51 Bridge which crosses over the St Francis River at Fisk, Missouri, as well as a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. These bridges serve communities in Stoddard and Butler Counties, Missouri.

News Releases

26 Aug 2020
U.S. Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Highlands, New Jersey, Coastal Storm Risk Management Project
NEW YORK — Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and 54th Chief of Engineers, today signed the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Highlands, New Jersey, Coastal Storm Risk Management Chief's Report.
25 Aug 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice No. 20-51 Lock 6 Reopened
MKARNS - David D. Terry Lock (No.6) NM 108.1 has reopened to navigation traffic.
25 Aug 2020
Corps extends lane Corps extends closure of Highway 177 Bridge across Norfork Dam
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the closure of the northbound lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam until December 2020, to continue performing maintenance on the spillway bridge.
25 Aug 2020
Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District campground closures at Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes in response to forecast impacts of Hurricane Laura
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announced campground closures for Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes effective immediately for the safety of our visitors, staff and contractors.
24 Aug 2020
Federal agencies sign hydropower agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation in signing an interagency memorandum of understanding today during a ceremony on National Hydropower Day. The agencies agree to collaborate on common issues and leverage resources to further the nation’s hydropower generation.
21 Aug 2020
Vicksburg District closes outlet, nearby areas at Arkabutla Lake for routine inspection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed the south side of the outlet channel at Arkabutla Lake for routine maintenance and inspection.
21 Aug 2020
Vicksburg District announces fall, winter recreation schedules for Arkansas lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced fall and winter schedules for campgrounds and recreation areas across its Arkansas lakes, Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake and Lake Greeson.
21 Aug 2020
USACE Vicksburg District signs agreement with City of Clinton for water system rehabilitation
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Clinton, Mississippi, Friday, August 21 as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592).
21 Aug 2020
Officials to break ground on DeSoto, Tunica County seepage remediation projects
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Commerce, Mississippi, Seepage Remediation Project and Clack/Norfolk, Mississippi, Seepage Remediation Project. WHO: Desoto County and Tunica County Partners, Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, Mississippi River Commission, and Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 4 p.m. WHERE: North of the intersection of Bailey Road and Levee Road. See the attached map and directions.
20 Aug 2020
Maintenance repairs on Longview Dam through October
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Longview Lake announces maintenance and repair work to the embankment slopes (front and back) of Longview Dam in Kansas City, Mo. For the safety of lake visitors and workers, traffic lights are installed on the dam for the duration of the project while construction crews work to repair shallow slides and place additional bedding and riprap. These slides are not impeding the performance or integrity of the dam; however maintenance is required to prevent that.