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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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February

2 Feb 2023
USACE Interim Environmental Justice Plan Supports Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON – Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a groundbreaking for the Caño Martin Peña ecosystem restoration project in Puerto Rico. This project will restore a tidal canal and renourish an ecosystem while revitalizing historically marginalized communities. Projects like Caño Martin Peña demonstrate USACE’s commitment to deliver infrastructure that works for everyone.
January

23 Jan 2023
Structural Health Monitoring key to a more resilient, modern infrastructure network
Given the aging condition of much of the nation’s navigation infrastructure, managers need accurate and real-time information on the conditions of such structures as locks, dams and bridges operating well beyond their expected design lives.
23 Jan 2023
Remote sensing gives USACE an edge at detecting harmful algal blooms
The rapid bloom of tiny freshwater microorganisms, called cyanobacteria, sometimes releases toxins that are harmful to aquatic life and can contaminate drinking water. These harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose a significant threat to public health and safety, ecosystems, freshwater resources and recreation. They also cause about $82 million in economic losses to the seafood, restaurant and tourism industries each year.
23 Jan 2023
CorpsCam supports proactive management of federal beach projects
WASHINGTON -Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) executes numerous federal beach projects designed to help protect the economy and the environment of our nation's coastal areas. However, little data is available for many of these projects because of high costs, restricted access and safety. This means districts must make decisions based on very limited information, resulting in inaccurate estimates and reactive management decisions. CorpsCam is a new USACE project that aims to fill this void by using automated, remote video technology to better monitor federal beach and other coastal projects. The cameras provide hourly images that can be processed into maps, which can then be refined into usable data.
23 Jan 2023
Kit offers easier, less-expensive solution to sand boil threat
After years of development and laboratory testing, engineers are at the precipice of giving USACE Divisions and Districts a vital tool in protecting our nation’s critical levee systems and the lives and livelihoods those levees defend.
December

2 Dec 2022
The Corps Environment - November 2022 issue now available
The November 2022 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing enduring environmental benefits around the globe.
October

14 Oct 2022
Advanced materials, methods driving new life in critical infrastructure
Ten years ago, Dr. Guillermo Riveros was at home when his son came to him with a cut – a deep one – on his hand from trying to open a can. It was Sunday, and there was not an opportunity to go to the doctor for stitches.
14 Oct 2022
Life’s basic building blocks used in search for threatened species
The Department of Defense maintains 30 million acres of critical military installations and training land. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees 12 million acres of public lands and water and oversees much of our nation’s vital infrastructure components.
14 Oct 2022
USACE developing multifaceted approach to environmental forecasting
Climate change and environmental issues are at the forefront of national conversation. Researchers across the public and private sectors are looking to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
14 Oct 2022
Ongoing R&D is discovering new ways to put dredged sediment to use
Dredging is a central part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) largest mission – to maintain clear, safe and navigable waterways. Without periodic dredging, many harbors and ports would be impassable, and so more than 400 ports and 25,000 miles of navigation channels are dredged throughout the U.S. each year.

News Releases

30 Apr 2021
USACE seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for capital improvements in Napoleon, North Dakota
Omaha, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces a draft environmental assessment for capital improvements in the city of Napoleon, N.D. is available for public review through May 28, 2021.
29 Apr 2021
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-11 Lock 13 Closure - High Flows
MKARNS - Due to high flows on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the James W. Trimble Lock (NM 292.8) is closed to traffic.
29 Apr 2021
Officials announce master plan update comment period for Hartwell Lake
The public may read and comment on a proposed master plan update for the Hartwell Lake project as officials consider changes to the current guidance on operation of the project’s recreational, environmental, land and wildlife management. The public comment period closes at 12 noon, May 28.
29 Apr 2021
USACE issues small craft advisory
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -‑ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas over the last 24-hours is causing flows on the system to rise.
29 Apr 2021
Officials to mark end of Glenview storm water improvements project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Glenview Village President Michael B. Jenny will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the end of a storm water pump replacement project in Glenview, Illinois.
28 Apr 2021
One land of Highway 32 across Millwood Dam to temporarily close
ASHDOWN, Ark. – One lane of the Highway 32 across Millwood Dam will be closed from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on May 4 for a routine dam inspection.
28 Apr 2021
Wallisville accepting Duck Blind applications
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, Wallisville Lake Project, Waterfowl Management Program is accepting seasonal duck blind drawing submissions by mail from May 1 to June 30, 2021, for the upcoming 2021/2022 waterfowl hunting season. A total of 50 seasonal duck blind construction permits will be offered along with 20 standby positions for this upcoming season.
27 Apr 2021
Temporary closure of Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announce the temporary closing of Chalk Ridge Falls Park, from April 30 to May 14, to perform a periodic inspection of the Dam and associated structures.
27 Apr 2021
Albeni Falls Dam Officials Announce 2021 Recreation Season Openings
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials announced today that the 2021 Albeni Falls Dam recreation season will begin May 8 with the opening of Riley Creek Recreation Area. Springy Point and Priest River “The Mudhole” Recreation Areas will open for the season May 15. Albeni Cove Recreation Area is closed for the 2021 season while the campground and day-use area are used to stage materials for Strong’s Island bank stabilization work. Trestle Creek Recreation Area opened April 1.
27 Apr 2021
Avenue 146 still closed at Success Lake
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is continuing construction