2 May 2017

Temporary Bridge Lane Closures Announced

HUNTINGTON, W.VA. - The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct inspections of three bridges in May that will require temporary lane closures to ensure the safety of the crew and the public.

2 May 2017

17-058 Corps issues FONSI for Section 408 for ODOT bridge-replacement project

MILTON-FREEWATER, Oregon – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to grant Section 408 permission for the Birch Creek Road Bridge Replacement on the Walla Walla River in Umatilla County, Oregon, about three miles northeast of the City of Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

2 May 2017

Ribbon cutting for Aravaipa Veteran Firefighting Crew

Fort Huachuca, Arizona, is home to the Bureau of Land Management's Aravaipa Veteran Firefighting Crew. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Installation Support mission, BLM signed a long-term agreement with the garrison.

2 May 2017

Bees wear their lifejackets too!

Bees wear their lifejackets too! This swarm was located at the New Galena Boat Ramp at Alum Creek Lake. The bees swarm together to protect the queen bee and keep her warm as they build a nest for the season. If you locate a swarm in your area that poses a safety concern you can call your county extension or local bee keeping society to have it safely removed. Do not kill the bees as they are a great pollinator and an important part of our local agriculture

2 May 2017

HIGH LAKE LEVEL RESULTS IN SMALL SPILLWAY DISCHARGE AT CLEARWATER DAM

PIEDMONT, Mo. – Heavy rains have filled Clearwater Lake and have resulted in a small discharge over the spillway. There is no net change in the total amount of water moving downstream from the dam.

2 May 2017

Corps of Engineers expands regional floodfight in Missouri and Arkansas

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2017 – The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began Phase II floodfight activities at 7 a.m. on May 2 in the vicinity of Cape Girardeau, Mo., due to high river stages on the Upper Mississippi River. The area of current or possible flooding is located in the Charleston (Missouri) Floodfight Areas on the Upper Mississippi River. The community of Scott City, Mo., and low lying roads in that vicinity may be affected.

2 May 2017

Town of Harwich seeks Corps permit to dredge, reconstruct Saquatucket Harbor marina in Harwich

CONCORD, Mass. – The town of Harwich is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New

2 May 2017

Northampton DPW seeks Corps permit to place fill material to stabilize eroding river banks in Northampton

CONCORD, Mass. – The city of Northampton Department of Public Works is seeking a permit from the

2 May 2017

Army Corps of Engineers, local volunteers clean Fort DeRussy beach area for Earth Month 2017

Volunteers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined forces with local JROTC students and others to clean up the Fort DeRussy area beach and beach berm April 29 as part of Earth Month 2017.

2 May 2017

District Employees Participate in 2-Day Flood Fight Training Event

With the snow melted and the spring rains filling up the rivers, 40 District employees attended a workshop to discuss proven flood fighting techniques and teach the newest team members.