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  • Dredging contract for St. Joseph and Holland harbors awarded from the Corps Detroit office

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

  • President’s budget provides more than $77.6 million for local civil works projects

    DETROIT - The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY18) includes more than $5 billion in

  • NR 17-017: Hendricks Creek Marina set to fly ‘Clean Marina’ flag

    NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 26, 2017) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District supports marina operators and owners who are voluntarily striving to protect the water resources of the Cumberland River Basin by going “clean and green.” On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10 a.m., the Corps, its partners, and Hendricks Creek Marina celebrate as the marina receives the coveted flag to designate them as a “Clean Marina.”

  • Some fell so we may stand

    From the revolution for independence to the internal conflicts of the Civil War, from the war to end

  • Army Corps vessel with a big job steams on during parade of ships

    NEW YORK-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) drift collection vessel the DCV GELBERMAN helped kick off what was an epic scene along the Hudson River earlier this week. As scores of people stood on Engeldrum Bluff at Fort Hamilton the DCV GELBERMAN carried the American flag during with pride, a USACE New York District tradition. USACE crews on board the DCV GELBERMAN work day in and day out to keep the Hudson River and other essential federal navigation channels open and vacant of dangers. “The crew takes pride in keeping the navigation channel free and clear from hazards.” Said Colonel David A. Caldwell, Commander, USACE, New York District.

  • President's Fiscal 2018 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program released

    Washington (May 25, 2017) - The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018) includes $5.002 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). "The fiscal 2018 Civil Works budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects the administration's priorities to support and improve the nation's economy and infrastructure, and to protect the American people," said Mr. Doug Lamont, senior official performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. "This Budget supports the core mission areas of coastal and inland navigation, reducing flood risks from riverine flooding and along our coasts, and restoring aquatic ecosystems.”

  • Corps urges boaters to use caution on Okeechobee Waterway

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is advising boaters on Lake Okeechobee that the low water level is now creating hazardous navigation conditions. The Corps issued a Notice to Navigation on Thursday (May 25), advising commercial and recreational vessels to use extreme caution while traveling Okeechobee Waterway Routes 1 and 2 between Port Mayaca and Clewiston. Route 1 goes directly across the lake, while Route 2 runs along the southern edge of the lake through Pahokee, Belle Glade, South Bay, and Clewiston.

  • Corps provides water safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Memorial Day weekend is usually busy with large crowds of people gathering at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District’s 18 lakes. Before heading out for a day on or near the water, we encourage visitors to expect the unexpected and think about these four safety tips this Memorial Day weekend.

  • Pittsburgh District Commander to address Dashields tragedy

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is holding a press conference to communicate the Army Corps’ actions in response to the tragic incident at Dashields Lock and Dam on the Ohio River, May 20, that claimed the life of one person and that left one woman missing.

  • Mississippi Corps Lakes Lower Than Usual, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

    Vicksburg, Miss… North Mississippi is currently experiencing drought-like conditions that are responsible for low water levels at four area Corps of Engineers lakes: Arkabutla, Enid, Grenada, and Sardis.