• USACE set to begin vegetation removal along Lower San Joaquin River ahead of levee construction work next spring

    Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation along the Lower San Joaquin River as soon as October 17, 2024, to allow access for construction vehicles and machinery to complete levee improvements at river mile 30 of Tenmile Slough. Workers will be in the area for approximately two weeks during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on October 1

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on October 1st, over the federal property on Craney Island.
  • MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-76 Lock Closure Forecast

    The purpose of this Navigation Notice is to provide forecasted lock closures for the 110-ft Stoplog Conversion projects in 2025. The information below is considered tentative and the closure details could change depending on site conditions, construction means and methods and other variables.
  • A Review of Habitat Modeling Methods That Can Advance Our Ability to Estimate the Ecological Cobenefits of Dredge Material Placement

    Abstract: Beneficial use of dredged material (BUDM) has been a placement strategy within the USACE for over 35 years, with applications that aim to reduce navigation costs, increase flood protection, and generate ecological benefits. However, the tools and approaches used for estimating ecological benefits are often limited in comparison with those available to evaluate costs and more traditional economic benefits when moving and placing dredged material. There are statistical and mechanistic models that can aid in quantifying habitat benefits within the context of BUDM projects, but there is currently no USACE-approved process that facilitates the integration of these modeling approaches. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive review of existing habitat-centric statistical and mechanistic models that may aide the USACE in identifying models most appropriate for quantifying potential ecological benefits and trade-offs at placement sites.
  • Autumn Activities Await Visitors of Carlyle Lake

    This October, Carlyle Lake will come alive with vibrant fall colors and a variety of family-friendly events hosted by various local organizations in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mark your calendars for these fantastic seasonal happenings.
  • Dutch Rijkswaterstaat officials visit U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District for knowledge exchange

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management,
  • ERDC engineer awarded SMART Innovation Award

    Research Civil Engineer Joelle Westcott with the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program Creative Research & Engineering Advancing Technical Excellence in STEM (CREATES) Innovation Award for Fiscal Year 2025.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract at Watervliet Arsenal

    New York – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces the awarding of a contract for the repair of a Multi-Use Building at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The contract, valued at $65,099,763.00, has been awarded to Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
  • USACE cautions lake users on low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning boaters about low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake. With inflows being low, the lake level is currently around an elevation of 456 feet. Although low, this is within the normal operation of the reservoir.
  • Emergency Permitting Procedures in Effect for Tropical Storm Ernesto in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

    Effective September 27, 2024, the Jacksonville District is approved to implement emergency permitting procedures to address emergency situations directly resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto, which impacted Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on August 11, 2024, through August 18, 2024. These alternate procedures are authorized until March 26, 2025.