12 Feb 2016

Natomas basin construction highlights nearly $200 million for Sacramento District projects

Funding to begin construction in the Natomas basin leads the list of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects receiving funds for fiscal year 2016. Nearly $200 million is included for 16 flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration projects.

12 Feb 2016

President’s FY17 budget would keep Corps of Engineers in New England operating at normal levels

CONCORD, Mass. – With the release ofthe President’s Budget for fiscal year 2017 for the U.S. Army

12 Feb 2016

USACE Recreation Fee Changes

Johnston, Iowa - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Washington D.C. has implemented changes in the recreation day use fees charged for boat launches and swimming beaches managed by USACE. These fees were last changed in 2002 and are adjusted to be comparable to fees charged by other local providers with similar facilities and services. Changes were effective January 1st and will impact the 2016 recreation season.

12 Feb 2016

Corps Seeks Agricultural Lease Applications at Red Rock Dam and Lake Red Rock Project

Rock Island, Illinois—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is seeking applications for 15, five-year agricultural leases. Applications will be evaluated based upon the highest annual rental proposed.

12 Feb 2016

Comments sought on proposed Sand Hill River habitat project

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a proposed habitat improvement project on the Sand Hill River near Beltrami, Minnesota.

12 Feb 2016

NR 16-005: Small Business Forum at TSU highlights woman owned businesses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is participating at the 5th Annual Small Business Training Forum at the Tennessee State University Avon Williams Campus March 17, 2016. The event is being sponsored by the Tennessee State University Small Business Development Center and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of Tennessee.

12 Feb 2016

President's Fiscal 2017 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works released

The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2017 includes $4.620 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including nearly $74 million for Seattle District programs and projects.

12 Feb 2016

Corps of Engineers to take annual Lake Pepin ice measurements

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will begin taking this year's annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 17.

12 Feb 2016

Corps employee takes to the slopes to assist adaptive skiers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2016) – Individuals with special needs from the southern region of the United States spend time on the mountainous ski slopes every winter thanks to the help of many volunteers. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers electrical equipment mechanic often spends a portion of the winter at an eastern Tennessee ski resort supporting the free ski clinic for dozens of adaptive skiers.

12 Feb 2016

Lane closure to occur on Louisiana Avenue for work related to SELA

AT&T will temporarily close a south bound (river bound) portion of Louisiana Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).