5 May 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the public involvement process for the Conchas Lake Master Plan revision

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is beginning the revision of the Conchas Lake Master Plan. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions before June 22, 2020.

5 May 2020

ERDC delivers augmented reality solutions in the fight against COVID-19

Scientists and engineers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are using augmented reality technology to assist peers throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in virtually conducting site assessments of alternate care facilities (ACFs) across the country. Augmented reality technology, developed by researchers at the ERDC Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), offers a way for the USACE to assess potential ACF locations while assisting with social distancing and safety considerations.  

5 May 2020

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-26 USCG Restriction I-30 Bridge NM 118.5

MKARNS - To ensure the safety of life and property on the navigable waters of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) during repair of the Interstate 30 (I-30) Bridge in Little Rock, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued notice of a transit restriction on the Arkansas River at NM 118.5.

5 May 2020

Assessments critical step in battling COVID-19 pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread throughout the Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, was tasked by FEMA to start assessing sites for possible use as alternate care facilities.

5 May 2020

Army Corps to host virtual Albeni Falls Dam public information meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a virtual Albeni Falls Dam spring operations public information meeting 6-7:30 p.m. PDT, May 11. Representatives from the Corps and National Weather Service will discuss weather forecasts, snowpack, water supply forecasts, Albeni Falls Dam operations and project updates. Members of the public, elected officials, and stakeholders with an interest in Albeni Falls Dam and the Pend Oreille Basin are encouraged to call in and learn more about dam operations.

5 May 2020

Corps relaxes restrictions for some recreation sites in Washington

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites on the Washington state side of the Columbia River, Tuesday, May 5, as the first phase in a gradual reopening of Corps locations. All other Corps-managed recreation sites remain closed at this time.

4 May 2020

Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for the Peckman River, N.J. Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study

The New York District announces that Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers has signed a Chief’s Report for the Peckman River Basin Flood Risk Management Study.

4 May 2020

Army Corps Completes Construction of Alternate Care Facility at State University of New York College at Old Westbury, Long Island, N.Y.

Construction of the alternate care facility at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury on Long Island to facilitate care for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients was completed May 3.

4 May 2020

Water quality sampling to resume for Fargo-Moorhead project

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, in cooperation with the Flood Diversion Board of Authority, will continue its water quality field surveys for the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project starting this week.

4 May 2020

Army Corps completes Alternate Care Facility construction in New Jersey

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District completed construction on a fourth Alternate Care Facility in East Orange, New Jersey as part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.