17 Nov 2015

Archaeological dig becomes outdoor learning for middle schoolers in New Jersey

Sometimes learning opportunities present themselves unexpectedly. Thanks to Lynn Rakos (PL-E), an

17 Nov 2015

Corps extends navigation season due to warmer weather

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is extending the navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River a few extra days due to the continued warmer weather.

17 Nov 2015

Furnishings Program expands to include Air Force project

The Huntsville Center Furnishings Program team completed QA inspections on three projects totaling $1.25 million at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

17 Nov 2015

Corps of Engineers schedules work for Mississippi Locks 4 and 5

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $740,000 contract to Tunheim Construction of Moorhead, Minnesota, Sept. 30, to make repairs to Mississippi River Locks and Dams 4 and 5 next spring

17 Nov 2015

Smithville Lake Managed Deer Hunt scheduled

SMITHVILLE, Mo.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake will host a special deer hunt for disabled hunters on November 21 and 22. This year commemorates the 26th anniversary of the Annual Managed Deer Hunt which consists of 65 blinds that are accessible by truck in and around designated park areas and Waterfowl Refuge. All hiking and biking trails at Smithville Lake and Smithsfork Park will be closed for the two-day event. This hunt continues to prove a success year after year for many hunters that otherwise would not have the ability to enjoy deer season.

17 Nov 2015

Muddy River project: Vehicular, pedestrian traffic changes on Brookline Avenue, Park Drive, and Riverway begins Dec 5; Jug Handle Roadway permanently removed from traffic flow

CONCORD, Mass. – Construction activities continue on Phase 1 of the $30.9 million Muddy River Flood

17 Nov 2015

FIREWOOD CUTTING AT MARK TWAIN LAKE

Mark Twain Lake, November 17, 2015 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that additional

17 Nov 2015

Tennessee prepared to distribute its ‘Post Disaster Guide’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2015) — The state of Tennessee is set to distribute its “Post Disaster Guide” with emergency managers across the state, officials announced today during the quarterly Silver Jackets meeting at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center.

16 Nov 2015

15-074 Maintenance work progresses to north levee; visitors advised to avoid work areas

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Portions of the paved trail on the north side of the federally managed section of the Mill Creek Levee System will be temporarily closed to visitors starting Tuesday, Nov. 17, to accommodate levee-maintenance activities, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.

16 Nov 2015

15-073 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Veterans Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Veterans Day weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.