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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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News Stories

February

7 Feb 2020
Huntsville Center commander sees progress at Redstone remediation site
The commander of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, obtained a firsthand look Jan. 16 at the progress of chemical warfare materiel remediation on a portion of Redstone Arsenal.
7 Feb 2020
News on tap: New York City Drinking Water
Drinking water safety has been in the news. A few years ago, the community of Flint, Michigan struggled with lead contamination in its fresh water supply and more recently, residents of Newark, New Jersey experienced the same. What doesn’t always make the headlines are the good things that are occurring concerning the public’s drinking water.
7 Feb 2020
Corps awards Florida business $23 million contract, helps protect Virginia space-flight facilities
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $23.7 million contract to Miami-based business Continental Heavy Civil Corp. for beach renourishment at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
7 Feb 2020
Mound City South Culvert Replacement gets final OK
Employees from our Caruthersville, Missouri Area Office, the Memphis District office and contractor representatives, recently completed the final inspection of the Mound City South Culvert Replacement Project. The project site is in the confluence area of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Mound City, Illinois.
6 Feb 2020
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters.
6 Feb 2020
MVD to get new Bank Grading Unit
“A lot of work is accomplished with the use of a barge mounted dragline and bulldozers,” Civil Engineer Jake Storz said. “Right now, the current machine used to do much of this work is over 70 years old and ready to retire. That’s why the Mississippi Valley Division is well on its way to getting a new Bank Grading Unit to replace the current one.”
5 Feb 2020
Investing in Infrastructure
The Buffalo North Breakwater structure located at the entrance into Buffalo Harbor is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District and is critical to the Great Lakes Navigation System. The structure serves to protect the northerly entrance into the Buffalo Harbor, the entrance into the Black Rock Canal and the downtown waterfront from powerful natural forces such as storm surges, large waves and ice.
5 Feb 2020
DMCAs – Savannah’s solution for placing dredged material
The Corps of Engineers has been dredging sediment from the Savannah River since the 19th century. A crucial requirement for maintaining a deepened harbor is having a designated placement area for sediment. The Corps calls these designated areas “dredged material containment areas” (DMCA). And since the Corps must dredge miles of the Savannah River year after year, large containment areas are required.
5 Feb 2020
St. Francis Lake project a success
If anyone ever hoped for a success story involving scour repair, the St. Francis Lake Control Structure Scour Protection project is it. Not only was this Memphis District project completed ahead of schedule and under budget, but it also came complete without any safety incidents in all the 800.5 hours spent working.
4 Feb 2020
ARL ceremony signifies another completed project for 65th Medical Brigade
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), is known for its history of overseeing the design and construction of outstanding quality of life and operation facilities for the Department of Defense community and other stakeholders in South Korea.

News Releases

21 Apr 2020
Blackwater River white water events on April 25-26 in Webster, Salisbury cancelled by paddling clubs due to COVID-19 concerns
All Blackwater River paddling events that were scheduled for April 25-26, 2020 in Webster and Salisbury, New Hampshire, have been cancelled by the paddling club requestors due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 Apr 2020
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority seeks Corps of Engineers permit to reconstruct railroad bridge in Gloucester
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with the reconstruction of the railroad bridge in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
21 Apr 2020
Quinebaug River white water event on April 26 in Sturbridge cancelled by paddling clubs due to COVID-19 concerns
All Quinebaug River paddling events that were scheduled for April 26, 2020 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, have been cancelled by the paddling club requestors due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.
20 Apr 2020
Vicksburg District opens Steele Bayou Control Structure, provides update on forecasts, conditions across region
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District opened the Steele Bayou Control Structure, located approximately 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, April 20.
20 Apr 2020
Vicksburg District announces Grenada Lake to enter spillway within week
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District notified local authorities and emergency management personnel April 20 that flows from Grenada Lake, located near Interstate 55 in north Mississippi, are forecasted to enter the project’s spillway within the week.
20 Apr 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-23 Sailing Advisory NM 23
MKARNS - Dredging in the NM 23 vicinity is scheduled to begin this evening or tomorrow if there are no delays.
20 Apr 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-23 Sailing Advisory NM 23
MKARNS - Dredging in the NM 23 vicinity is scheduled to begin this evening or tomorrow if there are no delays.
20 Apr 2020
DHA Announcement Equipment Specialist
Opening and Closing Dates: 4/20/20 ‐ 4/24/20 Position Title: Equipment Specialist Series/Grade: GS‐1670‐11/12 Duty Location: Memphis TN, Operations Division. Salary Range: $64,009 ‐ $99,741 Work Schedule: Full‐Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is about 25% of the time
20 Apr 2020
DHA Announcement Deckhand Dredge Hurley
Opening and Closing Dates: 4/20/20 – 4/24/2020 Position Title: Deckhand Series/Grade: Deckhand, XF-5788-06 Full Performance Level: XF-06 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Dredge Hurley, position requires (non-TDY) travel with the Hurley, shift work, and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $19.15 - $22.34 Work Schedule: Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 5% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
20 Apr 2020
DHA Announcement Dredging Equipment Operator Hurley
Opening and Closing Dates: 4/20/20 – 4/24/2020 Position Title: Dredging Equipment Operator Series/Grade: Dredging Equipment Operator, XF-5401-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Dredge Hurley, position requires (non-TDY) travel with the Hurley, shift work, and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 5% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens