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  • Looking Back: Twelve Years of Coastal Restoration and Resilience Since Hurricane Sandy

    Twelve years ago, Hurricane Sandy forever changed the landscape of New York and New Jersey’s coastlines, leaving behind more than $50 billion in damages. In the aftermath, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, embarked on a mission of monumental importance: to rebuild, restore, and protect the vulnerable shorelines. Today, those efforts stand as a testament to resilience, innovation, and long-term planning. The New York District's coastal restoration and storm risk management projects have transformed these coastal communities, ensuring they are better prepared for future storms and rising sea levels.

  • Sacramento District celebrates 95TH anniversary with traditional military ball

    On March 11, 1929, General Order No. 2 was signed by the former Chief of Engineers, Lt. Col. Robert

  • USACE and Partners announce finalization of Yakima Delta Ecological Restoration Feasibility Study

    RICHLAND, Wash. – In partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Yakama Nation (YN), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (USACE) is releasing the results of its Yakima Delta ecological restoration feasibility report, a detailed study concerning the ecological implications and outlining proposed actions to restore the Yakima River Delta.

  • Operation Blue Roof sign-up for Hurricane Milton extended thru Nov. 14

    SARASOTA, Fla. – At the request of the State of Florida and FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue to collect Right of Entry (ROE) forms for Operation Blue Roof through Thursday, Nov. 14, extending the original deadline by nine days. Homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton can sign-up for this FREE service at BlueRoof.gov or by calling toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258).

  • Debris Removal Effort Ramps Up at Claytor Lake with Additional Resources

    DUBLIN, Va., October 23, 2024 – Debris removal operations at Claytor Lake have intensified as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), deploys additional resources to accelerate recovery from Hurricane Helene.

  • USACE partners with Fort Pulaski to celebrate its centennial anniversary

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently participated in the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Fort Pulaski as a national monument, in Savannah, Georgia.

  • ERDC Partners with US Department of State to develop innovative window solutions

    Inventors from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, developed a groundbreaking innovation in window systems that are resistant to blasts, ballistics and forced entry threats.

  • Soo Locks Visitor Center closes for 2024 season

    SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District closes the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 for the 2024 season. Visitor Center hours for the remainder of Oct. are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for the month of October and will transition to winter hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Nov. 1.

  • Smith Springs Recreation Area to close for winter season

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will close Smith Springs Recreation Area on J. Percy Priest Lake on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, and reopen the park on Monday, March 3, 2025.

  • USACE to host Shallow Land Disposal Area public information session

    Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area site. USACE and its partners will be on hand, before and after the formal presentation, at various display stations to allow the public to ask questions about specific aspects of the project.