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  • Summer Dredging in Ashtabula Continues Building of Wetland Habitat

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $1.5 million contract to Toledo-based Geo. Gradel Co. on May 7 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Ashtabula Harbor. Material dredged will be placed in USACE’s beneficial use project in Ashtabula’s outer harbor, continuing the creation of up to 16.5 acres of new wetland habitat and significantly improving the condition of the harbor for native plant and animal life on Lake Erie.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests. “USACE continues to make improvements to the Regulatory Request System to enhance its functionality and make the permitting process easier and faster for the public,” said Mr. Stephen L. Hill, chief, Operations and Regulatory. “We are encouraging greater use of RRS because this automated system also increases the efficiency of our regulatory staff when making permitting decisions.

  • Outdoor open house planned for former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an outdoor open house from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and a site bus tour will occur from 5:15 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant. The open house will be at the main groundwater treatment plant in Ashland, Nebraska located at the junction of County Road 6 and County Road F.

  • Public Safety Notice: High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam May 21

    Higher than normal flows of water from Cherry Creek Dam will begin Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as part of annual sediment flushing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District to help ensure proper operation of the dam’s outlet gates.

  • USACE Europe District takes fall safety seriously across the continent

    Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry across both the United States and Europe. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 falls from elevation represented nearly 40 percent of construction deaths in the United States and are a leading cause of construction deaths across Europe as well.

  • Corps to Host Sabula Lakes Project Open House, May 20

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is hosting an open house May 20 to provide an update on the ecosystem restoration project planned for the Sabula Lakes area of the Mississippi River. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League located at 60190 US-52 in Sabula, Iowa.

  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water.

  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water. 

  • Bald Eagles Prompt Temporary Closure of Select Shenango River Lake Campsites

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will temporarily close select campsites at Shenango River Lake, beginning May 9, to protect a nesting pair of federally-protected bald eagles in compliance with federal wildlife laws.

  • Early spate of drownings raises concerns before heart of recreation season

    Drowning has claimed seven lives already this year at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas across the Midwest. A common factor in each of these incidents: none of the victims were wearing a life jacket.