5 Nov 2019

Corps awards contract to dredge Annisquam River federal navigation project in Gloucester

CONCORD, Mass. – The Annisquam River federal navigation project in Gloucester, Massachusetts, will

5 Nov 2019

Vicksburg District to increase releases from Mississippi reservoirs

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will release higher volumes of water from its four flood control reservoirs in the Yazoo Basin – Grenada, Enid, Sardis and Arkabutla – to regain storage capacity ahead of winter and spring rains. The Yazoo Basin reservoirs are being operated per the guidance of the district’s water control manual, which allows for increased releases and higher stages at control points downstream from November through March. The reservoirs are above their average pool stage for this time of year but are currently being drawn down to their respective winter pools, which is standard operating procedure for this time of year.

5 Nov 2019

Vicksburg District reaffirms partnership agreement with Beechwood Elementary

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District signed a partnership agreement with Beechwood Elementary Nov. 4 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The agreement reaffirmed Beechwood Elementary as Vicksburg District’s adopt-a-school partner for the 2019-2020 school year. Annually, the district participates in an adopt-a-school program with local schools to inspire future leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics; enhance local understanding of the USACE mission; and encourage community outreach participation from USACE employees.

5 Nov 2019

​Pete Brown selected as USACE 2019 Financial Manager of the Year

WINCHESTER, Va. – Pete Brown was selected as the USACE 2019 Financial Manager of the Year, and was presented his award Oct. 5 at the Transatlantic Division headquarters here.

4 Nov 2019

Employee Spotlight: Jason Billings, HDR-H Branch Chief.

Employee Spotlight: Jason Billings, Honolulu District Homeland Defense Radar Hawaii (HDR-H) Branch Chief.

4 Nov 2019

Releases at Jamestown, Pipestem Dams remain steady

Previously announced decreases to releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams have been delayed.

4 Nov 2019

Corps to Host Open House for Lower Pool 13 Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public open house, November 14, to discuss plans for ecosystem restoration in the lower portion of Mississippi River Pool 13. The public open house is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. at the Clinton County Administration Building at 1900 N. 3rd St. in Clinton, Iowa.

4 Nov 2019

San Antonio River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study public meeting announced

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials from the Fort Worth District announced earlier today a public

4 Nov 2019

Temporary Park Closure for Visitor Safety at Chalk Ridge Falls

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Lake will temporarily close the following area:Chalk

4 Nov 2019

Black Rock Lock Gate to close for repairs Nov. 11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is scheduled to close the Black Rock Lock from November 11, 2019 to May 1, 2020 for repairs to the gates and lock anchorages.