4 Nov 2024

Allison Stefanelli dives into environmental waters and returns to biology interests

Allison Stefanelli had a passion for the outdoors and all things nature from an early age. When it came time to start her career after college, she decided to go in a direction that still involved the environment and nature but not to the extent that she’s used to experiencing. That changed after speaking to someone from the Corps of Engineers.

4 Nov 2024

ERDC’s Taylor Rycroft named USACE Researcher of the Year

A researcher with the U. S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) is receiving recognition for his role in protecting the environment. Taylor Rycroft, a research environmental engineer, was named the 2024 USACE Researcher of the Year for his work with the Wellbot and Cyanobacterial Suppression Through Ultraviolet-C Neutralization (CyanoSTUN) technologies.

4 Nov 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 82 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 256.1 to NM 256.4

Crews have completed digging and clamming operations from NM 256.1 to NM 256.4 and in the downstream approach at Ozark Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8. The sailing instructions, as stated in Navigation Notice No. SWL 23-36, have been lifted.

4 Nov 2024

Army planners, Washington State agree to study potential future recreation and transportation services

Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Washington State have entered into agreements to study recreation- and transportation-related services that could be needed if, in the future, Congress were to authorize the breach of the four lower Snake River dams.

1 Nov 2024

USACE-Albuquerque District will close the gate at Diamond A Dam at Two Rivers Reservoir after flood watch issued for Chaves County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District announced today that it will close the gate at Diamond A Dam at Two Rivers Reservoir after a flood watch was issued for Chaves County, N.M.

1 Nov 2024

Buxton FUDS public meeting Nov. 4 at Fessenden Center - on-site excavations continue

SAVANNAH, Ga. – As a reminder, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will host a public meeting at the Fessenden Center Nov. 4, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., to provide information about establishing a Restoration Advisory Board as an option to keep community members updated on the actions taking place at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore of North Carolina.

1 Nov 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extends public comment period for shoreline protection plan at Agat Mayor Compound

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District is extending the public comment period for the

1 Nov 2024

Minneapolis locks closing for the end of navigation season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing its Minneapolis locks for the season to all navigation Sunday, Nov. 3.

1 Nov 2024

Army Corps shares update on Absecon Island beachfill

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding periodic nourishment of the Absecon Island dune and beachfill project in New Jersey. USACE awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Houston, Texas for $38.2 million to complete periodic nourishment of the project. The contract calls for dredging and placing 1.2 million cubic yards of sand onto the beaches of Absecon Island.

1 Nov 2024

USACE Vicksburg District announces changes in campground fees for North MS Lakes

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces that beginning May 1, 2025, new fee rates will go into effect for selected campgrounds at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes. On May 1, rates for all Class A campgrounds with full hookups (water, sewer, electric) will increase from $24 to $30 per night.