7 Apr 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers building 17 alternate care sites in 8 states

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers building 17 alternate care sites in 8 states, including New York, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Florida, Tennessee, and Illinois.

7 Apr 2020

District announces procedures for safe lockings during COVID-19 pandemic

Effective March 31, the locks at Deep Creek, Virginia, and South Mills, North Carolina, returned to their normal operating schedule to accommodate vessels using the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway's Dismal Swamp Canal.

7 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers updates preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Barre Falls Dam in Barre

BARRE, Mass. – In accordance with the most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)

7 Apr 2020

Millers River white water events on April 11-12 in Royalston cancelled by paddling clubs due to COVID-19 concerns

CONCORD, Mass. – All Millers River paddling events that were scheduled for April 11-12, 2020 have

7 Apr 2020

Lynde Point Land Trust, Inc., seeks Corps permit to stabilize shoreliene erosion in Old Saybrook

CONCORD, Mass. – Lynde Point Land Trust, Inc., is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of

7 Apr 2020

Alternate care facility site construction to begin in Novi, Michigan

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE), Detroit District, announces it will begin construction on an alternate care facility in Novi, Michigan as efforts to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-led response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The second conversion in Michigan will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. USACE is coordinating design and construction efforts to adapt more than 250,000 square feet into medical care space. This conversion of the main floor will include approximately 1,100 bed spaces for COVID-19 patients and stations for medical personnel. “The situation in Michigan continues to evolve and the Corps of Engineers will surge resources to meet the anticipated need," said Lt. Col. Gregory Turner, district engineer, USACE, Detroit District. “This work that we are doing through FEMA to support the people of Michigan, especially enabling the local hospitals, is a mission that we are ready for.”

7 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers modifying operations at Fort Peck recreational areas due to coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it will begin the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds around Fort Peck Lake to protect against the further spread of COVID-19, effective Wednesday.

6 Apr 2020

Clinton Lake dam road closure related to COVID-19

The road across Clinton Dam (E 900 Road) will be closed as of 9:00 a.m. on April 7, 2020, until further notice due to unsafe gatherings and parking conditions near the south end of the dam. This decision was made in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department with the safety of our visitors and community in mind.

6 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers releases Bubbly Creek, South Branch Chicago River final integrated feasibility report, environmental assessment for public comment

CHICAGO – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District released for public comment

6 Apr 2020

Corps accepts comments on Central Everglades Planning Project South Draft Programmatic Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period on the Draft Programmatic Agreement for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South. Comments are due May 7, 2020.