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  • USACE seeks volunteers for shoreline cleanup

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local partners invite community members to participate in the De Queen Lake Shoreline Cleanup on Oct. 26, 2024.

  • Building Resilience: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Flood Resilience Workshops for Chicago Communities Affected by 2023 Disasters

    Community Planners from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, recently facilitated two Flood Resilience Workshops for both south and west side Chicago communities affected by severe flooding disasters in July and September 2023. Approximately 120 people attended the events held at both Foster Park and Intentional Sports, in Chicago.

  • Corps of Engineers to host meeting on Lock 25 expansion with area residents and community members

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host a meeting to provide additional information on the new 1,200-foot lock at Lock and Dam 25. The meeting will be held at Winfield City Hall, 51 Harry's Way, Winfield, Missouri, Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. Formal presentations will occur at 5 p.m., after which project team members will be available to provide information, answer questions, and discuss the project with attendees.

  • USACE Is Monitoring Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District (USACE) wants to assure its partners, stakeholders, and the communities around Lake Okeechobee that we are actively monitoring Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) as Hurricane Milton approaches, and at this time, we do not have concerns about the lake level or safety of the dike.

  • USACE VICKSBURG DISTRICT ANNOUNCES YOUTH HUNT AT SARDIS LAKE

    Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Sardis Lake will host a youth deer hunt on November 15-17, 2024 at the Sardis Waterfowl Refuge and Graham Lake Refuge. Youth hunts provide opportunities for younger hunters to experience the outdoors and learn hunting ethics and conservation from experienced hunters.

  • Army Corps of Engineers announces extended closure to Snyder’s Run Boat Launch

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced that the construction project at the Snyder’s Run Boat Launch has extended the closure of the Snyder’s Run Boat Launch until Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Celebrates Completion of Lakewood Manor Sewer Improvement Project in Richton Park

    Local and federal officials gathered today to celebrate the completion of the Lakewood Manor Sewer Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This vital infrastructure project, part of the Cook County Environmental Infrastructure 219 initiative, is set to provide much-needed relief to Richton Park residents by improving stormwater management and replacing aging water infrastructure.

  • Remote Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems on Navigable Waterways

    Abstract: Cathodic protection is one of the main modes of corrosion prevention for structures in navigable waterways. The rectifier output voltage must be in a specific range to provide effective protection against corrosion. This effort was designed to monitor, predict, and stabilize the efficacy of multiple cathodic protection systems. Copper/copper-sulfate half-cell electrode sensors, water quality sensors, and gauges for rectifier output were connected to modems at multiple locks so the data could be analyzed to create a predictive maintenance algorithm.

  • Identifying Sustainability and Resilience Investments to Implement the 2022 US Army Climate Strategy: Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainable Design and Development Update

    Abstract: This report offers a detailed assessment of the US Army’s adherence to sustainable design and development (SDD) policies, encompassing the US Army Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) Policy memorandum; Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements; Executive Orders 14,008 and 14,057; the Army Climate Strategy; and required LEED v4 certifications. The evaluation comprises five primary tasks, including quarterly reports on US Army military construction (MILCON) project LEED v4 certifications, analysis of US Army LEED v4 certifications and trends, research and implementation of the intermediate objectives in the 2022 US Army Climate Strategy focusing on strategies to achieve climate goals, an analysis ex-plaining the advantages of Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) certification for Army microgrids, and industry knowledge gained from participation in the Greenbuild 2022 conference. Key recommendations developed in this assessment include enhancing transparency in LEED reporting, considering PEER certification, expediting climate strategy implementation, and active participation in industry gatherings. This report serves as a comprehensive resource for informed decision-making, aiding the US Army in advancing its sustainable design and development initiatives to meet future environmental and sustainability objectives.

  • Jacksonville District awards $40.6 million contract for dredging of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded a $40.6 million contract Sept. 20, 2024, to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC., of Houston, Texas, for the sixth iteration of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project.