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20 Dec 2019
Corps seeks public comment on improvements to water treatment plant system in Lockwood, Montana
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District is now accepting public comments for a proposal to improve the water distribution system for the Lockwood Water and Sewer District, Lockwood, Montana.
20 Dec 2019
Army Corps Connects with Small Business at National Conference
The New York District participated in the 2019 Federal Small Business Conference in Dallas in November, joining 46 Army Corps of Engineers’ Districts across the United States and Army Corps Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite.
20 Dec 2019
Corps closes two more breaches on Missouri River Levee System L-575, awards contract to complete levee repairs on another tributary system
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District closed two outlet breaches Thursday on the Missouri River Levee System L-575.
20 Dec 2019
Corps’ Hartwell Lake Office accepts Christmas trees for recycling
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Project Office will again accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 26, 2020. All ornaments and tinsel must be removed before dropping the trees off.
20 Dec 2019
Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin Completes 2019 Season
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin completed its 2019 season Dec. 19. During the 2019 season, the Jadwin dredged more than 4 million cubic yards of sand, mud and sediment from the lower Mississippi River to allow the waterway to remain navigable for commercial traffic.
20 Dec 2019
Innovative thinking at Mount Morris Dam saves taxpayers’ time and money
The Mount Morris Dam, situated deep in the Genesee River gorge near the northern end of Letchworth State Park in Livingston County, NY, has been very effective at reducing the risk of flooding for downstream communities since it was built in 1952. In fact, to date, the dam has prevented over $3 billion worth of flood damages. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is responsible for maintaining the dam so that it continues to perform this valuable flood risk reduction mission.
20 Dec 2019
Melvern Lake announces new reservation policy for Arrow Rock Campground
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Melvern Lake has announced a new reservation policy for the Arrow Rock Campground beginning May 1, 2020. Currently, all campsites in Arrow Rock Campground are 100% reserveable. The new policy will result in several changes for campers at this Corps of Engineers managed park at Melvern Lake.
20 Dec 2019
Thurmond Lake to recycle used Christmas trees
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at the J. Strom Thurmond Project will accept real Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 20 through Jan. 8, 2020. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
20 Dec 2019
Corps of Engineers plans shoreline protection project at Pleasant Point Reservation near Perry
CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District plans to stabilize
19 Dec 2019
USACE announces dry-season strategy for Lake O water management
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced its strategy for management of water in Lake Okeechobee over the coming months. In a column posted to the Jacksonville District website December 19, Jacksonville District Commander Col. Andrew Kelly stated that the Corps would focus on retaining water in the lake while providing freshwater flows to the Caloosahatchee River as long as possible.