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  • Gathright Dam pulse release set for Aug 7

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va. Wednesday, August 7, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

  • Savannah District Commander to provide Buxton FUDS update

    MANTEO, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Commander, Col. Ron Sturgeon, is set to provide an update about the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, during the Dare County Board of Commissioners monthly meeting in Manteo, Sept. 3, 2024, at 9 a.m.

  • See Something - Say Something

    As August ushers in the Army's annual Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month, the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to protect yourself and the ones you love from potential threats is brought to the forefront. This month-long observance serves as a critical reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism and the vital role that awareness and preparedness play in safeguarding ourselves, our families, and our communities.

  • Veterans Affairs quality assurance team recognized nationally

    The efforts of the Louisville VA Medical Center construction team’s quality assurance team were

  • Mississippi River Project Balances Aquatic Ecosystems and Navigation

    Is it possible to promote a healthier and more resilient Mississippi River ecosystem without impacting navigation? The Upper Mississippi River Restoration, or UMRR, Program was initiated to do just that. Authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, UMRR was the first environmental restoration and monitoring program undertaken on a large river system in the United States.

  • Sardis Lake Recreation Area Announces Temporary Closures and Boating Restrictions on Lower Lake in August and September

    Sardis Lake, Miss. – Sardis Lake, located in northwest Mississippi, will temporarily cease water releases in early August to gather data for the installation of new relief wells in the outlet channel and behind the wingwalls through borings. While releases are halted, water levels in the lower lake below the dam will be lower than normal. The water levels will drop up to 5.5 feet during this time. This will affect recreation access to many areas around the lower lake through the months of August and September, including the Labor Day Holiday.

  • Public Commenting Period for Wallisville Lake Project Water Control Manual Set to Begin

    The 30-day public comment period for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District's Wallisville Lake Project Water Control Manual (WCM) will begin August 5, 2024. The USACE Galveston District is soliciting input from the public regarding the Wallisville Lake Project WCM to assist with the development of the manual and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.

  • Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach

    Due to elevated bacterial counts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, advises that swimming is not recommended at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach until further notice.

  • Army Corps shares update on Francis E. Walter Dam water release schedule

    The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2024 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-58 Caution Advisory Military Exercise NM 289 to NM 292.8

    A Military River Crossing Exercise is scheduled to occur August 7 through August 14, 2024, between NM 289.0 and NM 292.8 (James W. Trimble Lock & Dam, No. 13).