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  • Reservoir Sediment Deltas of the Southwestern United States: Challenges and Opportunities for Riparian Vegetation Management

    Purpose: This technical note summarizes methods used to identify 58 reservoir sediment deltas in the Southwestern United States and California, behind 47 different dams, with potential regional importance as breeding or migratory stopover habitat for three species of riparian vegetation–dependent birds listed under the Endangered Species Act[1]: least Bell’s vireo (LBVI) (Vireo bellii pusillus), southwest willow flycatcher (SWFL) (Empidonax traillii extimus), and yellow-billed cuckoo (YBCU) (Coccyzus americanus). Information on inflow streams, drainage area, and management authority are provided for each delta. This technical note recommends follow-up research on the temporal dynamics of vegetation colonization, growth, and mortality on these deltas to explore the potential value of these geographically widespread hydrogeomorphic features on arid-land rivers for the conservation of riparian vegetation–dependent birds.

  • Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close for 4-6 weeks

    The Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake will be closed for four to six weeks starting

  • Legacy of love: How one man continues to volunteer in honor of his late wife

    Randy and Lisa Smith dedicated nearly two decades of their lives volunteering together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, assisting rangers at campgrounds, lakes and day use areas. Their journey began in 2004 when they first volunteered with USACE at the Mill Creek Campground at Berlin Lake in Ohio. Their volunteer work continued with USACE, Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina.

  • USACE Commander signs Chief's report for Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Project

    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla. July 30, 2022) – Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress.

  • LRD’s Second Annual Visual Storytelling Workshop

    During the week of June 2, 2024, Public Affairs Specialist from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) gathered in the picturesque terrain that surrounds the Huntington District in West Virginia for the second annual Visual Storytelling Workshop.

  • Mobile District to begin drawdown at West Point Dam August 1

    West Point Dam’s previously scheduled drawdown for the maintenance and painting on spillway gates 5 and 6 will begin August 1.

  • Corps of Engineers begins dredging St. Joseph Harbor

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District will begin dredging 29,500 cubic yards of shoaling near the entrance to St. Joseph Harbor this week and conclude in late August.

  • USACE seeking public input on potential Rathbun Lake fall release

    The Kansas City District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public for input regarding the Rathbun Lake annual fall release. The Kansas City District will be accepting public input now until August 31, 2024.

  • USACE issues NOA for Additional Water Quality Improvements In the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, has issued a Notice of Availability of the Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Partial Funding to Additional Water Quality Improvements, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, a component of the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Program.

  • USACE Establishes an Enduring District in the Caribbean Region with Headquarters in Puerto Rico

    Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico will evolve into an enduring district under USACE South Atlantic Division. This transition will consolidate and enhance the services the federal agency offers in the region.