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  • Seattle Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center

    SEATTLE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, has declared a district emergency and activated its Emergency Operations Center Jan. 12. The emergency declaration by Col. Alexander “Xander” L. Bullock, Seattle District commander, is in response to National Weather Service forecasts for western Washington rivers to exceed flood stage with the most significant forecasts in the central Cascades. Rain is anticipated to continue through today with rivers expected to crest Wednesday.

  • Temporary closure of Rising Star Park boat ramp

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close the boat ramp at Rising Star Park south of Pine Bluff, Arkansas from Jan.13 until further notice.

  • Canyon Lake announces temporary floodgate closure for routine inspection

     U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will close the floodgates on Wednesday, January 20 to perform inspection of the flood control tower. 

  • Corps announces contract award for Broward County Segment II beach renourishment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces the award of an $11 million construction contract for the Broward County Segment II beach renourishment project.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves to eradicate invasive species

    Since the discovery of zebra mussels at the South Dakota Big Bend powerhouse intake gates in the summer of 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted an internal analysis of the potential alternatives to control the invasive species.

  • Omaha District receives distinguished honors for executing record-setting $595 million small business program

    Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Office of Small Business hosts a Small Business Awards Ceremony to recognize districts and individuals across the organization who have made significant contributions to maximize small business opportunities. During a virtual ceremony hosted in Washington, D.C., the Omaha District received several awards for executing its largest small business program ever at $595 million during fiscal year 2020.

  • ACT Feasibility Report Comment Period Extended to January 25th

    In response to requests received by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (USACE), the Mobile District granted an extension to the public comment period on the Final Feasibility Report and Integrated Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FR/SEIS) for the Allatoona Lake Water Supply Storage Reallocation Study and Updates to Weiss and Logan Martin Reservoirs Project Water Control Manuals. The comment period for the FR/SEIS is extended until January 25, 2021. The 14-day extension provides additional time for public review and analyses of the final report.

  • Corps releases final documents for Martis Valley Trail Project Right of Way

    SACRAMENTO, California – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, has released its

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & City of De Soto to hold virtual public meeting for the De Soto, Missouri, Emergency Action and Evacuation Plan Final Results

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Flood Plain Management Services Program will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to present the final results of the Emergency Action and Evacuation Plan for the City of De Soto, Mo., in Jefferson County. Due to public health and safety concerns associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the public meeting will be held online.

  • Galveston District announces annual award recipients for 2020

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District held a Town Hall Dec. 17, 2020, to update employees on what occurred in 2020 and where the District is heading in 2021. The event was also used to announce the lengthy list of annual award recipients, say farewell to retiring employees, and recognize District personnel who graduated from the USACE Leadership Development Program.