31 Mar 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still supporting U.S. Army missions after 200 years

The Buffalo District recently assisted the U.S. Army on a project at Fort Drum, New York. The effort is one example of how the Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Army have worked in tandem for over 200 years. The Buffalo District is introducing its “IIS Blueprint”, which is an interactive tool agencies can use to navigate their way through the many services the Buffalo District offers.

31 Mar 2017

Nashville District celebrates career of its top civilian leader

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – The Nashville District celebrated the illustrious career of its top civilian leader today during a retirement ceremony at the Estes Kefauver Federal Building in Nashville, Tenn.

31 Mar 2017

Update on Columbia River System Operations EIS Scoping Comments

More than 2,300 people attended a series of public meetings and webinars provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration, and the Bureau of Reclamation (Action Agencies) regarding the environmental impact statement (EIS) the Action Agencies are developing for the operations and maintenance of the Columbia River System (CRSO EIS).

30 Mar 2017

Boaters at Gavins Point Project reminded of Nebraska Non-Resident AIS Stamp Requirement

Non-resident boaters that launch vessels in Nebraska waters below Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD are reminded they will need a Nebraska Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp before entering the water.

30 Mar 2017

Duck blinds must be removed by May 1, 2017

Duck blinds permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton, SD must be removed by May 1, 2017

30 Mar 2017

Army Corps of Engineers Resumes Remedial Action Recovery of WWII Munitions in the Waters of Cape Poge Bay and Upland Land Areas and Will Begin Remedial Action Recovery of WWII Munitions at Tisbury Great Pond

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District with assistance from the U.

30 Mar 2017

U.S. Army Signs Record of Decision, Approves Updated Water Control Manuals for Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Basin

Mr. Douglas W. Lamont, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, has signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Master Water Control Manual Update and Water Supply Storage Assessment, and the South Atlantic Division Commander has approved and implemented updated Water Control Manuals for the ACF Basin in accordance with the ROD.

30 Mar 2017

Duval County shore protection project restarts next week

Duval County beach residents and visitors will soon see more work on local beaches that will improve the coastal area’s resiliency and reduce risk to infrastructure. The project will reinitiate next week with the goal of restoring protection features prior to the start of hurricane season, June 1.

30 Mar 2017

Corps awards contract to dredge portion of Housatonic River federal navigation channel in Stratford, Milford; Dredging to start in October 2017

CONCORD, Mass. – Maintenance dredging of the lower portion of the Housatonic River Federal

30 Mar 2017

Training simulation rescues dummy to save lives

LANCASTER, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) – Maintenance workers, mechanics, electricians and safety personnel recently descended into confined spaces deep within Center Hill Dam to rescue a trapped dummy in a training simulation. The group set up a tripod rescue system, placed it over an opening in the power plant floor and used a horizontal lift technique to hoist the mock victim 30 feet to safety.