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  • Army Corps announces weekend water release change from the Francis E. Walter Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced a change regarding water releases from the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven, PA.

  • Secrist assumes command of Mosul Dam Task Force

    Col. Philip Secrist III now commands the Mosul Dam Task Force, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unit providing the Government of Iraq with engineering expertise for its grouting contract to stabilize Mosul Dam.

  • Sardis Lake Hosts Fourth Annual Wounded Veterans Fishing Event

    Vicksburg, Miss….The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sardis Lake Field Office partnered with the Panola County sheriff’s office and local volunteers to host the fourth annual fishing event for wounded veterans. The six participating wounded veterans were treated to dinner by Slick McDonald on July 20, the evening prior to the beginning of the fishing event. On July 21, their day began with a breakfast provided by Jason Chrestman, Lonnie Chrestman and Howard Brower. Following breakfast at 7 a.m., the veterans teamed with volunteer guides Jeremy Aldridge, Stephan Sullivan and Chaney Starnes to begin fishing at Pats Bluff Campground on the scenic waters of Sardis Lake.

  • Army Corps of Engineers To Repair Rock Creek Levee

    Permanent repairs to the Rock Creek Levee on the Naches River will begin on approximately July 30, 2018. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials will restore flood protection to the community. The levee protects public infrastructure as well as homes and businesses.

  • Army Corps: Change to Berlin Lake water level plan requires more study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that a more comprehensive study is required prior to determining the potential life safety and environmental impacts of delaying the annual drawdown of Berlin Lake near Alliance, Ohio.

  • New LA District commander brings broad range of experience to position

    As Col. Aaron Barta begins to settle into his new position as the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, he considers himself lucky. “Coming to the Los Angeles District is a dream come true, both professionally and personally,” he said. “I am proud to pass on that every leader I've encountered (has told me) I am walking into a world-class organization filled with the Corps’ best.”

  • 18-082 Corps issues revised Lower Granite Project Master Plan, EA, Signed FONSI

    POMEROY, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a revised Lower Granite Project Master Plan, including a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA), as well as changes to land classifications.

  • Honolulu District gets first female commander

    FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (July 20, 2018) -- Lieutenant Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn became the 71st commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District during a change of command ceremony held July 20, on Fort Shafter's Palm Circle parade field.

  • Irvington Site Office remembers and honors Sarge

    MOBILE, Alabama – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District Irvington Site Office, operations division, hosted a christening ceremony for its new survey vessel, Sarge, on July 13, 2018, at the Irvington Site Office in Irvington, Ala.

  • Corps’ Vicksburg District Conducts Columbia Lock and Dam Readiness Exercise

    Vicksburg, Miss…The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District conducted a readiness exercise on July 25 at the Ouachita Parish Emergency Operations Center in Monroe, Louisiana. The exercise covered three scenarios concerning the Columbia Lock and Dam river levels. Customers, partners and stakeholders from industry and local government participated in the exercise and discussed preparedness and responsiveness.