15 Feb 2019

NR 19-005: Wolf Creek Dam increasing releases to drawdown Lake Cumberland

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District plans to increase releases at Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, Ky., as soon as conditions allow in an effort to drawdown the water level at Lake Cumberland.

15 Feb 2019

Albuquerque District, Regulatory Division, Approved Jurisdictional Determination for Little Rock Mine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Program, routinely conducts determinations of geographic jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Section 404 geographic jurisdiction is referred to as “waters of the U.S.”

15 Feb 2019

EPA, Army propose revised ‘waters of the United States’ definition

The proposed new definition of “waters of the United States,” which clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act, has been published in the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army announced Thursday.

15 Feb 2019

Engineers Week puts spotlight on people at Huntsville Center

National Engineers Week takes place annually the third full week of February and provides the engineering community an opportunity to highlight the field’s contributions to society. Huntsville Center employees are using this year’s National Engineers Week to share the triumphs and challenges of their careers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

15 Feb 2019

Corps completes construction of Hutchinson Island Dissolved Oxygen Injection Plant; begins testing

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District has completed construction of the Dissolved Oxygen Injection System plant on Hutchinson Island and today began testing the plant to verify proper operation.

15 Feb 2019

Army Corps kicks off inlet navigation improvement project with State of Maryland, Worcester County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Worcester County signed a Project Partnership Agreement Feb. 14 to start work on a navigation improvement project to address sediment accumulation, or shoaling, within the Ocean City Inlet.

14 Feb 2019

19-0067; Evelyn Haygood

Evelyn Haygood proposes to install an in ground swimming pool near the toe of the levee incorporating various minor landscape features, such as retaining wall and pavers, inside the backyard at her existing residence.

14 Feb 2019

Smith elected to the National Academy of Engineering

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- Dr. Jane McKee Smith, a senior research scientist with the Coastal and

14 Feb 2019

With interagency meetings, Antilles regulatory office aims to accelerate permitting process

Every year the Antilles office receives dozens of requests for permits from individuals and businesses intending to either build infrastructure or implement innovations for issues affecting the islands’ ecosystems. In order to assist applicants navigate the permitting process, Regulatory Section Chief Sindulfo Castillo hosts inter-agency meetings which allows applicants the opportunity to present their proposals and interact with federal and local representatives.

14 Feb 2019

Summer Employment Available at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2019 summer recreation season. Carlyle Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation, or natural resource management.