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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

July

23 Jul 2020
South Pacific Division welcomes new commander
Brig. Gen. Paul E. Owen assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division from Brig. Gen. Kim Colloton during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. As commander of South Pacific Division, Owen oversees water resources, military construction, environmental stewardship and restoration and emergency management in 10 states including 1,100 miles of coast line, 3.9 million acres of estuarine wetlands, 2,290 miles of federal levees and 46 dams and reservoirs. Most recently, South Pacific Division responded to the COVID-19 pandemic working with partner agencies to establish eight alternate care facilities across eight states.
23 Jul 2020
Monolithic effort to construct lock chamber heats up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 23, 2020) – A monolithic effort to construct a navigation chamber at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project is heating up where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has already placed 19,000 cubic yards of concrete and more than 700 tons of reinforcing steel.
23 Jul 2020
District finishes 2019 flood damage repairs near Clear Creek
OMAHA, Neb. - Sixteen months after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Systems Restoration Team has made significant progress restoring levee breaches and repairing damaged embankments along the Missouri River and its tributaries. To date, the Corps has closed 28 of 32 breaches.
23 Jul 2020
World War II-era warehouse at Richmond depot to get major overhaul
NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Defense Logistics Agency are teaming up on a project to restore a Defense Supply Center Richmond warehouse built in 1942.
23 Jul 2020
Stream Assessment Methodologies
Regulatory Division recently hosted Major General Whittle, Commanding General of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, for a field demonstration of various stream assessment methodologies. The assessment of aquatic resources is a critical component of the Corps' permit evaluation process and documentation of decisions.
23 Jul 2020
Sutton Waterline Project
Sutton crews place a waterline vault in the downstream area of Sutton Dam. This was a major portion of a two-phase waterline project for the Sutton Dam, office, maintenance area, and the downstream recreation area. It replaces the old waterline supplying those areas.
22 Jul 2020
MOBILE DISTRICT NEARS COMPLETION OF SHIP ISLAND RESTORATION
As the second largest restoration project in the history of the National Park Service, the Mobile District’s restoration of Ship Island, a barrier island on the western tip of Gulf Islands National Seashore, 10 miles off the coast of Mississippi, is an important contribution to the preservation of one of the nation’s precious natural resources.
22 Jul 2020
ERDC commander speaks to Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Since the Waterways Experiment Station got its start nearly 100 years ago, it has been a major player in its home city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. On July 15, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Commander Col. Teresa Schlosser joined a virtual crowd at the monthly Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon to share stories about the incredible research happening in Vicksburg.
22 Jul 2020
Omaha Corps of Engineers application of its contracting programs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has continued to lead the way in using its various contracting programs to accomplish its mission in a continuously changing environment.
22 Jul 2020
District reaches important milestone on Ditch 251 cleanout project
While we humans are not that fond of change, we have an amazing ability to adapt to change. Adaptability is a strength the Caruthersville Area Office (CAO) and our Project Delivery Teams (PDT) quickly leveraged when they had to switched to virtual pre-construction conferences to continue pushing projects forward. Five months into COVID-19 pandemic working conditions, virtual pre-construction conferences are the new normal—for now. On July 15, the CAO and PDT members held a virtual pre-construction conference to kick-off work on the Ditch 251 Lower Channel Cleanout project. The purpose of pre-construction conferences is to kick-off the project with a “face-to-face” meeting of key members from the contractor, Federal Government, and project partner to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and to identify and resolve potential problems.

News Releases

17 Aug 2020
Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechan
Opening and Closing Dates: 08/17/2020 - 08/21/2020 Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-5803-11 Full Performance Level: XF-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $27.15 - $31.64 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Seasonal Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
17 Aug 2020
Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair
Opening and Closing Dates: 8/17/2020 - 8/21/2020 Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Series/Grade: XF-5803-08 Full Performance Level: XF-08 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $22.44 - $26.19 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Seasonal Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens
17 Aug 2020
Cuerpo de Ingenieros ofrece seminarios web sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerá dos seminarios por internet sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El personal del USACE presentará el borrador del Informe Integrado de Viabilidad y el Informe de Evaluación Ambiental que actualmente está disponible para revisión pública.
17 Aug 2020
Corps host Public Webinars on San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will host two public webinars on the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The study team will present the draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment report, which is currently available for public review.
17 Aug 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cleveland Museum of Natural History execute agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History executed a Project Partnership Agreement, August 10, 2020 to begin a project that will control flowering rush at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve located on the southern shore of Lake Erie in the City of Mentor, OH.
17 Aug 2020
TAM awards contract to procure armored construction equipment in Egypt
Procurement of armored construction equipment contract awarded by Middle East District.
17 Aug 2020
Contract awarded for Falcon 5/F-15 Beddown, State of Qatar
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) awarded a contract for Falcon 5/F-15QA beddown support facilities in the State of Qatar. Contract number W912ER20C0010 was awarded May 22, to the joint venture of Bahadir Construction Engineering Contracting and Trading Company and Impresa Construzioni Giuseppe Maltauro S.p.A. The contract award amount was $524,416,900.
15 Aug 2020
Corps of Engineers closes third of four breaches on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the third of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Thursday.
14 Aug 2020
Potential Blue-Green Algae detected at Abiquiu Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has detected signs of a potentially toxic Blue-Green Algae bloom at the lake. Warning signs are posted at the lake’s public access points.
14 Aug 2020
Corps welcomes new commander to the Alaska District
Col. Damon Delarosa became the 29th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District during an assumption of command ceremony today on the front lawn of the headquarters building near Anchorage.