28 Oct 2024

Debris Removal Effort Ramps Up at Claytor Lake with Additional Resources

DUBLIN, Va., October 23, 2024 – Debris removal operations at Claytor Lake have intensified as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), deploys additional resources to accelerate recovery from Hurricane Helene.

28 Oct 2024

USACE partners with Fort Pulaski to celebrate its centennial anniversary

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently participated in the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Fort Pulaski as a national monument, in Savannah, Georgia.

28 Oct 2024

ERDC Partners with US Department of State to develop innovative window solutions

Inventors from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, developed a groundbreaking innovation in window systems that are resistant to blasts, ballistics and forced entry threats.

28 Oct 2024

Soo Locks Visitor Center closes for 2024 season

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District closes the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 for the 2024 season. Visitor Center hours for the remainder of Oct. are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for the month of October and will transition to winter hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Nov. 1.

28 Oct 2024

Smith Springs Recreation Area to close for winter season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will close Smith Springs Recreation Area on J. Percy Priest Lake on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, and reopen the park on Monday, March 3, 2025.

28 Oct 2024

USACE to host Shallow Land Disposal Area public information session

Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area site. USACE and its partners will be on hand, before and after the formal presentation, at various display stations to allow the public to ask questions about specific aspects of the project.

28 Oct 2024

USACE to conduct routine maintenance activities at Brookville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be performing scheduled maintenance activities at Brookville Lake in Brookville, Indiana, starting November 18 through mid-December 2024. During this time, visitors may see construction equipment and crews on site performing the routine dam maintenance work, including weekends.

28 Oct 2024

Louisville District participates in large-scale effort to save more than 13,000 mussels on the Green River

This summer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District employees, along with other state and

27 Oct 2024

Blue Roof Application Mobile Collection Dates Set in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at locations in Pinellas County, Hillsborough County and Manatee County.

26 Oct 2024

Kaylee Wendt steps out of meteorology and into a career that combines her passions

Kaylee Wendt has been a prominent figure on televisions throughout Buffalo for over 10 years, delivering weather forecasts as a broadcast meteorologist. After speaking with the Corps of Engineers for background on a story, Kaylee saw herself fitting into a role with the Buffalo District. She worked on her resume, applied, and now has a good work-life balance, is close to home, and gets to pursue her passion as a Multimedia Specialist. Kaylee spoke with us about her background and journey to joining USACE.