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  • Reeder sworn in as Mississippi River Commission member

    VICKSBURG, MISS. – James A. Reeder was sworn in as a member of the Mississippi River Commission at the commission’s headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 11. Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Richard Kaiser administered the oath of office during Reeder’s visit.

  • Department of Defense Memorandum of Agreement Program fosters collaboration

    The Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has a program available to keep this process as streamlined and focused as possible: a virtual team comprised of representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serves as liaison between states and components.

  • CORPS TO BEGIN DRAWDOWN AT MILLWOOD LAKE

    ASHDOWN, Ark., – The Army Corps of Engineers will begin a drawdown of Millwood Lake July 16 in an effort to improve shoreline vegetation.

  • 18-073 Corps invites comments on draft FONSI for Wilson Bridge boat ramp improvement project

    WILSON, Wyo. – The Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers (Corps) invites your comments on its Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Wilson Bridge Boat Ramp Improvements, Section 408 Permission, Teton County, Wyoming.

  • Corps’ Vicksburg District Halts Locking at Columbia Lock and Dam

    Vicksburg, Miss…The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District announces that Columbia Lock and Dam has been closed to navigation until emergency repairs can be made. In addition, the water levels within the pool has been lowered 3 feet to relieve some of the pressures on the lock structure. At this time, the structure is stable and further damages are not expected.

  • Duluth-Superior Harbor will be dredged by Wisconsin firm

    DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a contract for dredging at

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Identifies Long-Term Disaster Recovery Projects to be Accomplished with 2018 Supplemental Funding

    HUNTINGTON, W.Va – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced additional work that it plans to accomplish with the funding provided for disaster recovery in Public Law 115-123, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed into law Feb. 9, 2018 which includes nearly $900 million for five separate flood risk management projects in the Huntington District.

  • Lake Sonoma Boat in Campsites Reopen

    Lake Sonoma's boat in campsites are now open for public use following the successful award of a multi-year sewage pumping contract.

  • Corps to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement near Keithsburg, Illinois

    ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a public meeting and open house July 16 to discuss plans for ecosystem restoration at the Keithsburg Division of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. The event is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. at the New Boston Community Center located at 502 Main St., New Boston, Illinois.

  • Chittenden Locks large chamber to close for maintenance

    SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber will close to vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17, 18 and 19, for work on the emergency closure system, or ECS. The large chamber will also close the same times August 6-8 as part of the work. The small lock will continue operations during both closures.