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  • Huntington District Monitoring Recent Flooding

    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A prolonged period of heavy rain brought widespread flooding to Kentucky during the weekend of February 15th. Widespread rainfall totals ranging from two to more than six inches occurred, with the highest amounts found from southwest to central portions of the state. Most of this rain fell from February 14th through February 15th. At least a dozen river sites had preliminary crests within the top five of recorded crests.

  • Fire debris cleared from final commercial property in Lahaina ahead of schedule

    The County of Maui and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with federal, state, and

  • ERDC Director Dr. David W. Pittman retires after almost 40 years of service

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently honored Dr. David W. Pittman, Senior Executive Service (SES), in a retirement ceremony to recognize his 38 years of federal service. Hosted by Maj. Gen. Kimberly Colloton, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the ceremony paid tribute to Pittman’s leadership, vision and commitment to advancing engineering and research excellence for the Army and the nation.

  • LA District commander meets with congressman, discusses Oceanside shoreline mitigation

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander Col. Andrew Baker met with California’s 49th Congressional District Rep. Mike Levin Feb. 20 to discuss the status and future of Oceanside shoreline mitigation.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides update on water management and project operations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues active water management operations across the Cumberland River Basin following recent rainfall. Releases over the last several days have allowed the district to regain up to 78.7% of flood storage capacity above Nashville.

  • USACE awards contract for Mississippi River Levees (MRL) project in Jefferson, La.

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Seepage Remediation contract in Jefferson, La. The contract was awarded February 18, 2025, to APC Construction, LLC of Harvey, Louisiana in the amount of $7,155,368.28. This contract is part of the Mississippi River Levees (MRL) Construction Project. The contract was awarded under the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, 2022 (PL 117-43) Emergency Supplemental Funds (DRSAA22), and the estimated completion is Spring 2026.

  • Town of Martin Rises Above Flood

    The Town of Martin and vicinity has been devastated by flooding events in 1957, 1963, 1977, 1984,

  • USACE LA District hosts town hall, recognizes employees

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District leaders hosted a town hall Feb. 19 at the district’s main office.

  • Bring Your Kid to Work Day: The Next Gen of Scientists and Engineers

    As a kickoff to Engineers Week, the U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” event Feb. 14, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • USACE Omaha District inspires next generation of engineers

    More than 150 middle and high school students got a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and construction at the 2025 Engineering Workshop, Feb. 13, 2025, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District in partnership with the Society of American Military Engineers Omaha Post STEM Program.