5 Oct 2016

District Geotechnical Branch showcases geological experiments for local students

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District partnership with Department of Defense Dependent

5 Oct 2016

District Geotechnical Branch showcases geological experiments for local students

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District partnership with Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) Korea promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) entered its fourth school year as employees of the district’s geotechnical branch performed numerous geological experiments at Seoul American Elementary School Sept. 30.

4 Oct 2016

Corps completes pre-storm dike inspection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District completed an inspection today of the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee in advance of potential impacts from Hurricane Matthew, currently making its way through the Caribbean. Staff with the Corps' South Florida Operations Office in Clewiston identified no new issues or areas of concern.

4 Oct 2016

Willie Key retires after 37 years of selfless service

As the closing of the 2016 fiscal year for the U.S. Government drew near, so did retirement for one of its dedicated employee.

4 Oct 2016

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-51 Lock 10 Lockage Times Return to Normal

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that lockage times at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 have returned to normal. The failed valve has been returned to service.

4 Oct 2016

Partnership on Flood Damage Reduction Project Recognized

Phase II of the Southwest Valley Flood Damage Reduction Project received the Mid-Region Council of Governments Board of Directors’ Public Partnership Award.

4 Oct 2016

CORPS TO CELEBRATE BEAVER LAKE’S 50th ANNIVERSARY

ROGERS, Ark. – Officials at the Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Project Office are hosting a 50th anniversary celebration at Beaver Lake, 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. The celebration will be held at Dam Site Park at the north side of Beaver Dam and immediately adjacent to State Highway 187.

4 Oct 2016

USACE Galveston District’s Employee Spotlight on Bryan Williams

GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 4, 2016) – While attending classes at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama, Bryan Williams was approached by an Army recruiter who inquired about the career field he was pursuing. Enrolled in general classes, Williams told the recruiter he would have to think about it and get back with him.

4 Oct 2016

NR 16-027: Busy bee volunteers create pollinator gardens at Cheatham Lake

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2016) – A swarm of busy bee volunteers created pollinator gardens at Cheatham Lake and cleaned up the Bicentennial Trail Oct. 1, 2016 during a National Public Lands Day event.

4 Oct 2016

Corps of Engineers awards $5.2 million contract to remove dredged material near Buffalo City, Wisconsin

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $5.2 million contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service, from Dubuque, Iowa, to remove dredged material from a temporary storage area near Buffalo City, Wisconsin, Sept. 29.