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  • Collaboration and creative thinking lead to $1 million savings on ecosystem restoration project

    The past few years have seen significant increases in the cost of many things like labor, materials and supplies. Construction projects have not been immune to these rising costs. So, when federally funded construction projects can save taxpayer money, it’s worth celebrating. The government is a steward of taxpayer dollars and as such, has the responsibility to spend those dollars in the most cost-effective way. Sometimes this requires thinking outside the box.

  • Boundary Line Maintenance at J. Strom Thurmond Project

    AUGUSTA, Ga. – Workers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, at J. Strom Thurmond Project have begun work inspecting and re-painting approximately 60 miles of the existing boundary line, primarily in Lincoln and Wilkes County, starting near New Petersburg Road, near the Lincoln County Transfer Station, and ending near the Fishing Creek Store, south of Elberton Highway.

  • Shafer takes his expertise to Germany

    Matthew Shafer, geologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District, was recently

  • Omaha District hosts small business industry day

    The Omaha District’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) awarded $417 million in contracts to small businesses last year and is looking to grow that number exponentially. To aid in that goal, the program team held a small business industry day, Oct. 30, 2024, to engage with local small businesses and to show them how they can get involved with government contracting.

  • Gavins Point Dam releases to be reduced to winter release rate

    Gavins Point Dam releases will be reduced in late November as flow support to navigation ends. Releases are currently 32,000 cubic feet per second.

  • Operation Blue Roof Program sign-up for Hurricane Milton ends Nov. 14

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof Program sign-up opportunity for residents impacted by Hurricane Milton ends November 14.

  • District, SSCFCA sign Project Partnership Agreement to protect Rio Grande water

    The Albuquerque District signed a Project Partnership Agreement with the Southern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority to provide federal support for a project in Rio Rancho, N.M., designed to protect Rio Grande water.

  • Libby Dam 50th Commemoration begins with logo contest

    Army Corps invites the public to submit logo designs to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Libby Dam. The Libby Dam 50th Commemoration Logo Contest is open to all ages, and there is no cost to submit entries. Entries must be submitted before Jan. 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT.

  • USACE cautions the public about high water levels across the region

    The U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers is cautioning the public about rising water levels across the region following recent heavy rainfall.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 84 Lock 7 Tow Haulage Planned Outage

    The tow haulage equipment at Murray Lock (No. 7) NM 125.4 will be taken out of service on December 2, 2024 to facilitate work on the new tow haulage system.