2 Dec 2015

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.

2 Dec 2015

Corps releases final Environmental Assessment for Columbia River navigation channel maintenance

The final environmental assessment for continued maintenance of the Columbia River federal navigation channel is available. The maintenance includes placement of dredged material on the eastern shoreline of Rice Island and re-handling material at an in-water site near Howard Island.

2 Dec 2015

15-078 Corps responds to Idaho’s advance-measures request; technical assistance team deploys to assess post-wildfire flood risk

Corps responds to Idaho’s advance-measures request; technical assistance team deploys to assess post-wildfire flood risk CLEARWATER RIVER BASIN, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District deployed a four-member team of technical experts on Monday, Nov. 30, to assess post-wildfire conditions and associated flood risks in Clearwater and Idaho counties, Idaho.

2 Dec 2015

Lock and Dam 21 Visitor Access Limited during Winter Construction

QUINCY, Illinois - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Mississippi River Project announces that starting December 3, access to the Lock and Dam 21 Visitor Overlook will be restricted due to construction activities.

2 Dec 2015

Cumberland Levee cofferdam reinforced after holiday rains

DURANT - The temporary cofferdam at the Cumberland Levee repair site has been reinforced with a 36”

2 Dec 2015

Team prepares for the worst with emergency management training

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2015) – The Cumberland River Operations Center at OId Hickory Lock and Dam in Hendersonville, Tenn., recently served as a training ground for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Crisis Action Team.

1 Dec 2015

CORPS TO BEGIN RELEASES THROUGH SPILLWAY

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin a spillway release from Greers Ferry Dam tomorrow.

1 Dec 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-79 Update - Lock 10 Intermittent Delays

Dardanelle L&D (No.10) - Mariners are advised that the period of intermittent availability of tow haulage equipment and intermittent lockage delays at Dardanelle Lock and Dam (No. 10) NM 205.5 have been extended through December 31, 2015.

1 Dec 2015

Facilities Reduction Program declares deconstruction pilot project a success

The FRP recently finalized a deconstruction project at Fort Leonard Wood.

1 Dec 2015

Arkabutla Lake Hosts Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt

Vicksburg, Miss…Arkabutla Lake of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host a youth waterfowl hunt on January 30-31, 2016 in a management area near Arkabutla Lake Dam. The Youth Waterfowl Hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced waterfowl hunters to teach the younger hunters proper techniques and ethics of the sport.