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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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July

31 Jul 2020
LUCKEY FUSRAP SITE SAFELY TRANSPORTS 5,000th TRUCKLOAD OF MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL – PHASE 1 EXCAVATION COMPLETE
The 5,000th truck left the Luckey Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Site today, loaded with material contaminated with beryllium, radium-226, thorium-230, uranium-234, uranium-238, and lead, which marks the substantial completion of Phase 1.
31 Jul 2020
Contract awarded for Big Slough Channel Restoration project
The Big Slough Channel Restoration project delivery team (PDT) members are feeling pretty good because they’ve reached the significant Contract Award milestone on their project. They awarded the contract to Polk & Associates, LLC.
31 Jul 2020
Construction reaches new heights on Red River of the North project
Construction is literally reaching new heights this summer on the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.
31 Jul 2020
Resource Efficiency Managers support modernization of defense industrial base
At the forefront of this mission is the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) program, which brings the best minds in the free world together to introduce new technologies and processes that extract every possible unit of energy from the most fuel-efficient and resilient energy-system technologies available. REMs, often called the “energy boots on the ground,” provide vital expertise to develop site energy plans encompassing projects that achieve sustainable, renewable, and secure energy management.
30 Jul 2020
20-0364; Louisiana Department of Transportation
The Louisiana Department of Transportation proposes to replace the Judge Perez Bridge with a new bridge over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Algiers Canal West and East levee, vicinity of levee stations, 682+24 and 1083+29, respectively, at Belle Chasse, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish.
28 Jul 2020
USACE campground sports new Splash Pad for fun and excitement
JAMESTOWN, KY. (July 28, 2020) The word is out. One of the best way to beat the heat in the Lake Cumberland summer sun is to splash the day away in the refreshing sprinkles of a splash pad.
28 Jul 2020
Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19.
An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
27 Jul 2020
Nursing and Engineering: A Surprisingly Unsurprising Pairing
When I walked into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) building on my first day as a summer hire, I felt some uncertainty and confusion as to how I, a nursing major, could contribute to the district. I had never taken an engineering class, nor had I even visited a construction site before. The confusion extended into the district employees as well, as they looked at me and asked, “nursing and engineering? I can’t see how those two have any relation.”
27 Jul 2020
USACE-Albuquerque District’s John Martin conduit project results in much needed maintenance and repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John Martin Dam received significant maintenance and minor repairs in a recently completed conduit project.
27 Jul 2020
Rivers Project Office – Timber Sale
The Rivers Project Office in West Alton, Mo., is conducting its first timber sale and harvest in order to promote the establishment of early successional floodplain forest along the Mississippi River. The objective of this project is to improve forest health and enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife. Bids are now open to the public.

News Releases

19 Aug 2020
Corps hosts public meeting Aug. 27 with update on Central Everglades Planning Project South Phase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will host a virtual public meeting Aug. 27 to share information about progress on the Central Everglades Planning Project South (CEPP South) phase via webinar and teleconference.
18 Aug 2020
New recommended system for Ala Wai project evaluated in technical report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District completed an Engineering Documentation Report Aug. 6 that provides the new recommended plan for the Ala Wai Flood Control Project.
18 Aug 2020
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros anuncia la firma del Reporte Final para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), anuncia que el Teniente General Todd T. Semonite, comandante general, ha firmado el “Chief’s Report” para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas en Puerto Rico. La firma de este informe significa un momento crucial y avanza el proyecto al Congreso para la autorización individual.
18 Aug 2020
20-045 Corps to close Illia Dunes and Granite Point through Labor Day Weekend
Clarkston, Wash. -- Little Goose Lock and Dam and Lower Granite Lock and Dam have announced that Illia Dunes Recreation Area and Granite Point will be closed from Friday, Aug. 21 until Tuesday, Sept. 8.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake Thursday, Aug. 19 to inspect shoreline erosion, provide bank stabilization, and make minor repairs to the boat ramp at Beards Bluff.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to open more parks on Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office will open more parks on Friday, Aug. 21 around Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes. Some parks never opened this summer and remained closed because of high water and operating procedures related to COVID-19.
18 Aug 2020
Corps of Engineers closes fourth breach on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the last of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Monday.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to lower downstream river level to assist stilling basin rehabilitation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, announces temporary changes to water management operations at Tuttle Creek Lake resulting in lower downstream river elevation on the Big Blue River between Tuttle Creek and Rocky Ford dams.
17 Aug 2020
TAM exercises Option Year 1 for MMSC SATOC in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District exercised Option Year 1 for the MMSC (Multi-Mission Surface Combatant) SATOC (Single Award Task Order Contract) for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
17 Aug 2020
David D. Terry Lock and Dam to close for maintenance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a lock closure at David D. Terry Lock & Dam on the Arkansas River from 6 a.m. Aug. 19 until 6 p.m. Aug. 29, so workers can perform required tests on critical components of the lock.