23 Sep 2016

Invasive Tree Removal to take place below Gavins Point Dam

Beginning Monday Sept. 26 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project, will conduct noxious tree removal via a licensed contractor around Lake Yankton, located below Gavins Point Dam. Some areas and trails around Lake Yankton may be temporarily closed for visitor safety. The public is asked to obey all signs, avoid closed areas and to keep away from equipment and workers during this time.

23 Sep 2016

The Engineers at Vicksburg, Part 06: Staying the Hand of the Destroyer

IntroductionEngineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg

23 Sep 2016

16-069 Ice Harbor navigation lock repairs to temporarily slow lockage times

BURBANK, Wash. – Work on a tainter valve in Ice Harbor Dam’s navigation lock will temporarily cause increased lockage times Sept. 26 to Dec. 12, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation officials at the Walla Walla District.

23 Sep 2016

Blackhawk Park in De Soto, Wis., closed due to flooding

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wis., today, Sept. 23, due to recent heavy rains and high river levels.

23 Sep 2016

St. Louis District supports National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24.

23 Sep 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches second year of Every Kid in a Park program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue its support of President Obama’s initiative Every Kid in a Park pass program, which officially begins its second year today. Launched last year, the initiative gives fourth grade students and their families free access to federal lands and waters as well as some state parks for a full school year.

23 Sep 2016

Corps of Engineers completes a major dike repair effort in Buffalo Outer Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District recently completed repairs to a confined disposal facility (CDF) at the Buffalo Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY.

23 Sep 2016

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24.

23 Sep 2016

Corps of Engineers supports canoeists, kayakers,and rafters on West River with white water releases

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, plans for releases from

22 Sep 2016

First phase of Hamilton City ecosystem restoration work awarded

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded an $8.6 million contract on Sept. 14 to River Partners of Chico, California, to begin the first phase of revegetation for the Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project.