• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meetings for former SM-1A nuclear power plant

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will host a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to update and share information on the SM-1A Deactivated Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning and Dismantlement project at Fort Greely, Alaska.
  • Minneapolis Lock and Dam 1 open house canceled

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today that the Lock and Dam 1 open house is canceled.
  • Sources Sought for Industry Capabilities to Construct New World Screwworm Facility

    Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced the publication of a Sources Sought notice seeking feedback and participation from Industry for the construction of a new facility that will support the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This initiative aims to protect the food and livestock industry from the invasive pest known as the New World screwworm.
  • Gravel Investigations Informing Resource Management Within the Lower Mississippi River

    Abstract: This report integrates available information about gravel deposits within the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from previous studies coupled with new analysis to identify reoccurring observed gravel locations. This study also summarizes spatial and temporal trends of bed material sediment characteristics, focusing primarily on gravel. Moreover, selected data sets from previous studies, and field and aerial observations have been added to a geographic information system (GIS) database housed in ArcPro to illustrate observed gravel locations. Last, a literature review documenting the ecological importance of gravel bars to riverine fauna and a brief discussion of potential technologies to support conservation efforts are included. Major findings summarized herein are (1) the presence of gravel deposits tend to decrease in a downstream direction along the LMR; (2) qualitative analyses of aerial videos suggest that gravel-predominant bars are more common between River Miles 953 and 681; (3) past investigations have documented gravel sizes at rivers bars ranging from pebbles to boulders; (4) the gravel content in LMR bed material samples has decreased since 1932; and (5) more detailed surveys are needed to better delineate the spatial extents and depth of gravel bars and identify suitable technology to detect potential buried gravel.
  • USACE Chicago District postpones Morgan Shoal NEPA public review meeting due to lapse in federal appropriations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is postponing the planned National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public meeting for the shoreline project, Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction (45th – 51st Street), due to the current lapse in federal funding and resulting government shutdown. The meeting, which had been scheduled for Thursday October 9th, at 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Kennicott Park Fieldhouse, 4434 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, will be rescheduled. The Chicago District remains committed to holding a public meeting and engaging with the community as soon as normal operations resume.
  • Postponed - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold an Integrated Delivery Schedule 101 and Stakeholder Listening Sessions

    The Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) presentations and listening sessions scheduled for Tuesday, October 07, 2025 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3 p.m. will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • Public meeting for Smoky Hill River ecosystem restoration feasibility study cancelled

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled a public meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, for the Smoky Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment. USACE is still seeking public comments on the study’s draft documents during a 30-day review period that will close October 22, 2025. The public is invited to review the documents and provide feedback to help inform the final assessment.
  • USACE to temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground and the tailwater boat ramp on Norfork Lake Oct. 7 through Oct. 19, 2025, for park improvements. Work includes paving and major road improvements.
  • September runoff above average; Fall public meetings set

    Although overall runoff for September 2025 in the upper Missouri River Basin was above average, runoff in the Fort Peck and Garrison reaches continues to be well-below average. “Beneficial rainfall occurred over central South Dakota and North Dakota in September resulting in well-above average runoff into Oahe, Big Bend, Fort Randall, and Gavins Point,” said John Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division.
  • USACE Norfolk District, City of Portsmouth reschedule adulticide aerial mosquito spraying for Oct 6

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial adulticide mosquito spraying on Monday, Oct. 6, over federal property on Craney Island, adjacent city property, and the Churchland area of Portsmouth.