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  • Corps confirms localized sediment contamination in Big Cliff Reservoir

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a Remedial Investigation in Big Cliff Reservoir and confirmed localized sediment contamination in one area of the reservoir.

  • LTC John D. Cunningham Assumes Command of San Francisco District

    SAUSALITO -- Leadership of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District changed today when LTC John D. Cunningham was sworn in as the district's 56th commander. At a military ceremony at the Bay Model Visitor Center here, LTC Travis J. Rayfield relinquished command of the district he has led since 2017. Cunningham assumed command after having most recently served as deputy commander of the Portland, Oregon district. He received his U.S. Army commission in 2002 and has served in leadership and staff positions in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Republic of Korea and multiple locations in the United States.

  • Carlyle Lake Pool Update, 6-28-19

    As of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 452.55 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The current release rate is approximately 5,200 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Thursday, June 27, 2019 was approximately 13,080 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at less than 453.0 feet NGVD on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Carlyle Lake Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers. 

  • Outlet Park Beach closed at Melvern Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Melvern Lake announce the immediate closure of Outlet Park Beach due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which could cause health risks. The beach will be closed until further notice and will re-open as soon as E. coli have returned to safe levels. Corps officials will have the water at the beach tested again Sunday, June 30, 2019, to determine whether the beach can be opened for the holiday weekend.

  • Human Capital data helps Huntsville Center plan for the future

    Tracking human capital data allows the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Canter, Huntsville to monitor information such as hiring action timelines, rates of attrition and percentages of those eligible for retirement now or in the near future, helping the Center keep the big picture in focus when it comes to workforce planning.

  • Mitigation Banks under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404

    Justin Elkins, Mitigation Banking Program Manager, conducts a site visit to inspect wetland that was established as part of Mitigation Banking.

  • Carlyle Lake Pool Update, 6-27-19

    As of 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 452.10 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The current release rate is approximately 4,950 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Wednesday, June 26, 2019 was approximately 12,730 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 452.5 feet NGVD on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in the afternoon. Carlyle Lake Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-47 Ozark Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 Re-opened - Limited Operating Hours

    MKARNS-Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 has reopened to navigation traffic. Until further notice the lock will only be available for lockage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day, and tow haulage is currently unavailable.

  • 6th Annual Huntington Small Business Conference

    The Huntington District and the Huntington Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) held the 6th Annual Huntington Small Business Conference at the Big Sandy Superstore Convention Center.

  • Think safety over Fourth of July holiday: Corps emphasizes water safety at federal recreation areas during the holiday weekend, summer months

    CONCORD, Mass. – As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches and summer vacation is here for many and