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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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20 May 2020
New Supplemental Program Manager, Programs Management Branch
Simmerman began his career as a Civil Engineer in the Survey Section, where he completed a year and a half “intern” rotational assignment rotating through various Memphis District Offices. Andy has also worked on the Mississippi River Channel Improvement Project and has served over four years as a Project Manager working on projects in Eastern Arkansas, mainly the Grand Prairie Project and White River Comprehensive Study, as well as the St. Johns New Madrid Project.
20 May 2020
Southern Resident Office foresees on-time completion for $54 million warehouse construction project
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District southern resident office, has been at the forefront of a PH-1 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) warehouse construction project which began construction in Sept. of 2017.
19 May 2020
Dam safety remains top priority admist COVID-19 challenges
Despite the challenges of social distancing due to COVID-19, dam safety remains a risk management practice for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District. Recently a dam safety inspection team conducted its periodic inspection of the Salt Creek Dam Site 2, Olive Creek Dam south of Lincoln, Nebraska.
19 May 2020
High Water Impacts on Coastal Erosion
Record high lake levels in 2019 on Lake Michigan have increased the height of the wave impact and accelerated the erosion. Holland, Michigan reported a loss of 50 feet of beach since last summer. Many homeowners and communities have been caught off-guard with the dramatic increase in erosion along the coastline, with numerous homes lost to the collapsing bluff.
18 May 2020
Shoreline Habitat Improvement Project at USACE Albuquerque District’s John Martin Reservoir
John Martin Reservoir has a small nesting population of piping plovers and interior least terns. Both are endangered species and this directed a need for habitat improvement.
18 May 2020
Combat veteran’s transition from service to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Many service members who retire or separate from the military continue to serve their country as Department of Defense employees because they possess specialized training and experiences highly sought after by the federal civilian workforce.
18 May 2020
The Corps Environment - May 2020 issue now available
The Corps Environment May 2020 issue is now available. This edition highlights protecting and preserving the environment, in support of USACE's Environmental Operating Principle #4, and showcases extraordinary environmental stewardship efforts across the Army.
18 May 2020
The Corps Environment - May 2020 issue now available
The Corps Environment May 2020 issue is now available. This edition highlights protecting and preserving the environment, in support of USACE's Environmental Operating Principle #4, and showcases extraordinary environmental stewardship efforts across the Army.
15 May 2020
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s mentoring program develops leaders while fostering friendships
For nearly five years, leadership from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Directorate of Human Capital has focused on talent development with the ERDC mentoring program. For Pam Simpson, the ERDC training program coordinator, the key to being successful in the workplace is a strong foundation; and she credits hers to a good mentor who saw her potential more than three decades ago. So, when the ERDC Directorate of Human Capital announced their plans for a mentoring program, Simpson was one of the first to volunteer.
15 May 2020
USACE helps Montana, FEMA prepare for COVID-19 future
In the three-and-a-half months since the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed in the U.S., the state of Montana has the second lowest number of total cases, and the lowest number of cases per capita of any state in the country. Those low numbers did not stop the state’s leaders and FEMA from enlisting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, to prepare for the future fight against the virus.

News Releases

28 Jul 2020
Corps seeks public comment on San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study
San Juan, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is seeking comment starting today on the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The study team has produced a draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment report, which is currently available for public review on the Study’s page, www.saj.usace.army.mil/SanJuanMetro.
28 Jul 2020
Bluestone Dam to Close Fishing Area Below Dam
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Due to ongoing construction at the Bluestone Dam in Hinton, W.Va., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans to close the area immediately below the dam to the public beginning Friday, July 31, 2020.
28 Jul 2020
Vicksburg District reopens dam road at Arkabutla Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has reopened the road over Arkabutla Dam at Arkabutla Lake, located in Tate and DeSoto counties in north Mississippi.
27 Jul 2020
Corps will use Final Environmental Impact Statement to inform permit decision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District published the final environmental impact statement for the Pebble Limited Partnership’s application to discharge fill material into waters of the United States for the purpose of developing a copper-molybdenum-gold mine project in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska on July 24.
27 Jul 2020
Corps advises mariners of Emsworth primary lock chamber closure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing that Emsworth Lock and Dam, located on the Ohio River at mile 6.2, will initiate a closure of the primary lock chamber for scheduled repairs.
27 Jul 2020
Jamestown Reservoir releases increasing after rains
Reservoir releases from Jamestown Dam (North Dakota) are being increased to 350 cubic feet per second.
27 Jul 2020
Wisconsin company to dredge Duluth-Superior Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awarded a contract for dredging at Duluth-Superior Harbor in western Lake Superior on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. The more than $2 million contract was awarded to Roen Salvage Co., from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The contract (award number W911XK20C0014) is to dredge approximately 120,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor. Approximately 52,000 cubic yards of the mostly sandy material will be placed along North Minnesota Point shoreline and approximately 68,000 cubic yards of material will be placed at Interstate Island. Dredging will begin in August and will be complete by mid-November.
24 Jul 2020
20-039 Road repaving to begin at Mill Creek as construction projects continue
Walla Walla, WA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) will be repaving Reservoir Road at Mill Creek beginning Aug. 3.
24 Jul 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit welcomes new commander
Lt. Col. Scott Katalenich assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, today, Friday, July 24, in a Change of Command ceremony rich with symbolism and heritage. Katalenich comes to Detroit after receiving a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering – Atmosphere/Energy from Stanford University under the Army’s Advanced Civil Schooling Program. Katalenich’s photo and full biography are available on the Detroit District website at: www.lre.usace.army.mil.
24 Jul 2020
Corps releases Pebble final environmental impact statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District published the final environmental impact statement for the Pebble Limited Partnership’s application to discharge fill material into waters of the United States for the purpose of developing a copper-molybdenum-gold mine project in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.