4 Oct 2016

Former U.S. Army 10th Mountain soldiers now leading the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes region

COL Drew, LTC Czekanski, and LTC Sugrue each wear the unit patch of the 10th Mountain Division on the right arm of their uniform, signifying their time with the Division during tours of duty in combat. It is symbol of their commitment to protect our Nation in a time of war, a commitment they continue today serving with the Corps of Engineers during a time of peace.

4 Oct 2016

Introducing Shared Vision Planning to the Dominican Republic

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  This summer a team from the USACE’s Institute for Water Resources (IWR)

3 Oct 2016

Corps of Engineers Proposes to Dredge Cleveland Harbor

After repeated efforts by the Corps to obtain a voluntary agreement among the parties, the Corps has told the court that the Corps is willing to voluntarily agree to award the contract to dredge the disputed Upper Reach of Cleveland Harbor and will advance the funds needed to dispose of the sediment in a confined disposal facility, provided that there is adequate assurance that the Corps will be reimbursed if it is ultimately successful on the merits of this case.

3 Oct 2016

Army Corps awards contract to stabilize Red Run in Macomb County, Michigan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District has awarded a $928,625 contract to RBV Contracting, Inc. of Detroit, MI, to stabilize a portion of the north bank of the Red Run drain in Macomb County, Michigan.

3 Oct 2016

ASCE honors Sacramento District Mega Project Center director

The American Society of Civil Engineers Sacramento Section awarded their 2016 Charles S. Pope Construction Award to Sacramento District’s Mega Project Center Director David Thomas last week for his work leading the Joint Federal Project in Folsom, California.

3 Oct 2016

Army Corps announces availability of draft Limited Re-evaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management, Union Beach, N.J.

Army Corps in partnership with NJDEP announces availability of Draft HSLRR/SEA and GC Determination which supports dSOC for Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay for Coastal Storm Risk Management, Union Beach

3 Oct 2016

Army Corps enacts new permit process for activities in Maryland

The Baltimore District published its fifth version of the Maryland State Programmatic General Permit, Oct. 1, 2016, which will expire Sept. 30, 2021. The intent of MDSPGP-5 is to provide a streamlined Department of the Army authorization for certain recurring activities in Maryland formerly covered by the Nationwide Permits program that are similar in nature, have minimal individual and cumulative adverse effects on the aquatic environment, and satisfy other public interest review factors.

3 Oct 2016

Contract awarded for projects in Harrison and Monona, Iowa, counties

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $435,450 construction contract to Western Contracting Corporation of Sioux City, Iowa, for Rock Structure Modifications at the Deer Island Top Width Widening Project in Harrison County, Iowa, and Middle Decatur Embankment Repair in Monona County, Iowa.

3 Oct 2016

Booker known for cultivating talent, teambuilding retires

Donn Booker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Division’s Chief of Business Integration Division, retired from federal service Oct. 1. Throughout September, Booker was recognized at a couple events with accolades from many of the people he supervised, worked with, and worked for through his 36 year career.

30 Sep 2016

16-072 Sand Station Recreation Area campsites to be closed Oct. 1 for beach and campground reconstruction

UMATILLA, Oregon –Sand Station Recreation Area campsites near Umatilla, Oregon, will be closed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until further notice on Sunday, Oct. 1, to reconstruct beach and camping areas. The beach has been severely eroded by waves from the reservoir during the past several years. Day use of Sand Station will be allowed during construction. Restrooms will remain open.