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24 Oct 2024
International Bat Week: ERDC goes to bat to protect winged allies
According to the Department of Defense (DOD) Natural Resources Program, more than 300 military installations will be potentially affected by at least one bat species listing under the Endangered Species Act in the next five years. Researchers from ERDC's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) and Environmental Laboratory (EL) are at the forefront of innovative projects aimed at understanding and preserving bat populations on DoD installations.
23 Oct 2024
California’s Floodplains at the Heart of Landmark Agreement: State and Federal Agencies Unite to Address Climate Resilience Through Landscape-Scale Investment
Sacramento – Federal and State of California government agencies, overseeing water,agriculture, fish
23 Oct 2024
Senior leaders tour VA San Diego project, review projects
Senior leaders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Veterans Affairs met Oct. 9 at the Jennifer Moreno DVA Medical Center campus in San Diego to review progress on VA projects throughout USACE.
23 Oct 2024
USACE, partners break ground on high-priority bluff repair project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District joined city, state, county and congressional partners Oct. 3 to break ground on an emergency repair project for the upper bluffs of Norco, along the Santa Ana River.
23 Oct 2024
LA District hosts public meeting for Point Vicente Interpretive Center FUDS project
The Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes opened its doors for a public meeting Sept. 10 to help determine the way forward on the soil contamination Formerly Used Defense Sites, or FUDS, project.
23 Oct 2024
USACE invites public comments on the Lucky Peak Master Plan; Public meeting to be held Nov. 4
BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District invites your review and comments regarding the revised draft Lucky Peak Project Master Plan with accompanying Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA).
23 Oct 2024
USACE corrects the record on Fairfield Bay Park lease
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is clarifying information communicated during the Fairfield Bay City Council meeting on Oct. 9, 2024, regarding the operations and lease terms of Fairfield Bay Park.
23 Oct 2024
USACE team collecting Hurricane Helene flood data to build resiliency into community planning and response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Data collection teams are documenting flood information that will help hydraulic engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers understand the impacts of Hurricane Helene to enhance flood risk resiliency for the affected communities.
23 Oct 2024
'Essayons' in Action: Perseverance Delivers 3D Map for Lebanon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District (TAM) recently completed a 3D topographical map for Lebanon, showcasing their perseverance and commitment to their motto "Essayons" ("Let us try"). Despite numerous challenges, including defective materials and delays, the project was completed on budget and on time. Mark Whitacre, a key technical expert, played a central role in overcoming obstacles and ensuring the map's success. The map will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces in military planning and is part of a larger infrastructure project. TAM's dedication to problem-solving and innovation was crucial in delivering this valuable tool.
23 Oct 2024
USACE Vicksburg District announces Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Sardis Lake
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Sardis Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on February 8, 2025, at the Sardis Waterfowl Refuge. This hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced hunters to teach younger generations of hunters the proper techniques and ethics of the sport.