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  • Chief of engineers speaks at conference, advocates for change, innovation

    SAN PEDRO, California – During a recent trip to California, Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, told stakeholders he envisions the Corps as “champions for change.”

  • Civilian training alive and well in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    When a hiring official is comparing two potential candidates with comparable education and experience, the official must look further for something that distinguishes one candidate over the other. Sometimes that distinction is that one of the candidates took a CES course.

  • NR 18-002: Public workshop rescheduled for Cheatham Lake shoreline management update

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has rescheduled a public workshop to provide input concerning the Cheatham Lake Shoreline Management Plan five-year review. The workshop is rescheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at the Ashland City Elementary School Library in Ashland City, Tenn. In case of inclement weather, please call the Cheatham Lake Resource Manager’s Office at (615) 792-5697 by 4 p.m. to verify scheduling.

  • Washington West, LLC seeks Corps permit to discharge fill material for commercial development in Middletown

    CONCORD, Mass. – Washington West, LLC, located at 17 South Main Street, West Hartford, Conn., is

  • Eversource Energy seeks Corps permit to replace electric cable from South Boston to Deer Island

    CONCORD, Mass. – Eversource Energy of Westwood, Mass., is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps

  • Quonset Development Corporation seeks permit to install pile-supported pier extension in North Kingstown

    CONCORD, Mass. – The Quonset Development Corporation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of

  • Eagle Watch Event at the Case-Halstead Library

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library, Carlyle, IL will be hosting an Eagle Watch on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the library. At 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the World Bird Sanctuary will present “All About Eagles” and will bring a bald eagle to demonstrate the majestic flight and nature of this beautiful bird. Everyone attending the event will have the opportunity to make an eagle craft and observe replicas of a bald eagle skull, talons and feathers to get a better understanding of the bird. Participants can also pick up a map at the library during the event and drive to various viewing locations at the lake. Park Rangers and volunteers will be on top the main dam and at the General Dean Recreation Area with spotting scopes to assist and answer questions. Everyone is encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather.

  • Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will offer an opportunity for individuals to obtain a Special Use Permit to cut up downed trees in the Dam West Campground. Permits will be available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. beginning February 5, 2018. A total of 10 permits will be issued on a first come first serve basis and there is no charge. All permit holders will be limited to two cords of firewood which may not be used for commercial use or resale. Trees will be located throughout the campground and vehicle access will be limited to paved surfaces only. Cutting dates will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday’s and Saturday’s beginning February 9th.

  • Introducing Wes Coleman, Acting Director for the Institute for Water Resources

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.   The Institute for Water Resources (IWR) welcomed Mr. Wesley (Wes) Coleman as

  • Corps awards $7.6 million contract for Santa Barbara County debris removal

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District awarded a $7.6 million contract to TFR Enterprises Inc., of Leander, Texas, Jan. 28, for emergency debris removal of the three Toro Debris Basins in Santa Barbara County to restore capacity and reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses.