11 Mar 2020

Corps Begins Next Phase of Inspections along the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate phase II flood fight procedures. Closely coordinating efforts with the local levee authorities, the New Orleans District will begin daily patrolling of levees along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to Venice. Increased patrols help ensure our ability to respond quickly to any problem areas that may develop along the levee system because of the elevated water levels.

11 Mar 2020

Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for Delaware Bay study

PHILADELPHIA (Mar. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announces that Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, USACE Commanding General and the 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, has signed the Chief’s Report for the “Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for the Delaware River Feasibility Study” — a key milestone for the proposed project. The signing of the report advances the project to Congress for authorization.

11 Mar 2020

UPDATE: Corps to Host Virtual Meeting on General Motors Permit

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will no longer host the previously-scheduled public meeting about the General Motors permit application to construct a mass-production battery-manufacturing plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Instead, the district will host a virtual meeting to collect community input about the permit application.

10 Mar 2020

Beaver Lake – supporting NWA growth and protecting the White River Basin against flooding

Created after the 1966 completion of the Beaver Dam, the lake was part of a comprehensive flood control plan meant to protect the White River Basin. Working as a single system, the lakes of the basin were meant to reduce both the frequency and severity of floods both in the region and downstream as the White eventually joins the Mississippi River.

10 Mar 2020

Resource efficiency managers converging in Huntsville for workshops

A workshop for resource efficiency managers set for March 10-12 in Huntsville, Alabama, will provide a training and guidance enabling attending contracted subject-matter energy experts, company representatives, and REM program customers to enhance their installation energy program’s effectiveness.

10 Mar 2020

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center assists in mudslide assessment

A team of researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center assisted the Vicksburg National Military Park in assessing landslides and erosion on the grounds.

10 Mar 2020

Town of Jackman seeks Corps of Engineers permit to expand runway at Newton Field Airport in Jackman

CONCORD, Mass. –The Town of Jackman is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New

10 Mar 2020

Vermont Agency of Transportation seeks Corps permit to replace US Route 2 bridge over I-89, reconstruct Exit 17

CONCORD, Mass. –The Vermont Agency of Transportation, located at 219 North Main Street in Barre,

9 Mar 2020

Far East District welcomes new Assistant District Counsel

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED),

6 Mar 2020

St. Francis Basin projects ready to advertise

The Memphis District Design Teams are celebrating the recent completion of designs for four supplemental projects now ready to be advertised. The packages have been sent to the contracting team for award this fiscal year.