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  • Flooding raises dam safety questions at Markle, Ind.

    During the spring/summer 2015 northern Indiana flood event, the Markle Dam, Markle, Indiana, was

  • Winter Camping Opportunities at Greers Ferry Lake

    HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – As winter approaches, the Army Corps of Engineers will continue to provide camping opportunities from Nov. 1 through March 14, 2016 on Greers Ferry Lake. Winter campsites with electricity and flush toilets will be available at Dam Site, John F. Kennedy, Devils Fork, and Choctaw parks. These campsites will be available on a first come, first served basis and camping fees will be collected.

  • EL’s Perales lauded for park and recreation contributions

    Over her 33 years of federal service, ERDC-EL Research Biologist Dr. Kathleen Perales has a long

  • Large lock closure at noon for about 2 hours Oct. 29

    The Hiram M. Chiitenden Locks in Ballard will shut down the large lock at about noon today for divers to dislodge something from Service Gate 3. Currently an unknown item is stuck in the sill of Gate 3 causing leakage. Divers will locate the item and attempt to remove it. Shutdown is expected to last two hours or less, but with an unknown item it could be longer.

  • Corps drilling along Highway 155 for Isabella Lake dam safety project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is performing drilling operations along the northbound lane of Highway 155 through Nov. 6 in Lake Isabella, California, as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.

  • Addicks and Barker construction update

    GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 29, 2015) – In the coming days, the public can expect to see construction impacts to the hike and bike trail system located at both the Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs in Houston.

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

  • Gavins Point Dam Road Closed November 2 – 4

    Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will be closed 7 a.m. Monday, November 2 through 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.

  • Building diversity through helping veterans

    Ask any veteran about their drill instructor and they would tell you the story of the first day of

  • Engineers Australia Eminent Speaker Tour features EL’s Bridges

    Invited for his impressive credentials as the Army’s Senior Research Scientist for Environmental