6 Jul 2015

Army Engineer Memorial Scholar honored at Jennings Randolph Lake

A local Mountain Ridge High School Student was honored as one of nine students nationwide to receive

2 Jul 2015

Public comments on Corps’ Proposed Plan for South Beach formerly used defense site on Martha’s Vineyard due by July 17

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, with assistance from the

2 Jul 2015

Public comments on Corps’ Proposed Plan for Tisbury Great Pond formerly used defense site due by July 17

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, with assistance from the

2 Jul 2015

USACE Galveston District awards $6.9 million contract to dredge Brownsville Ship Channel, Port Isabel Channel

GALVESTON, Texas (July 2, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $6,956,000 to RLB Contracting Inc., for maintenance dredging of the Brownsville Ship Channel and Turning Basin and Port Isabel Channel and Turning Basin in Cameron County, Texas.

2 Jul 2015

NR 15-024: Sunset Marina flying new ‘Clean Marina’ flag

NASHVILLE, TENN., (July 2, 2015) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District supports marina operators and owners who are voluntarily striving to protect the water resources of the Cumberland River Basin by going “clean and green” such as Sunset Marina in Monroe, Tenn. The Corps, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Cumberland River Compact, and Sunset Marina celebrated June 22, 2015 as the marina received their recertification and a new flag to designate them as a “Clean Marina.”

2 Jul 2015

Public review and comment of proposed Tesoro Savage terminal work opens July 2

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public review and comment on a proposal by Tesoro Savage Petroleum Terminal, LLC, to construct an oil export terminal located in the Columbia River at the Port of Vancouver, in Clark County, Washington. Comments will be accepted July 2 – Aug. 1, 2015.

2 Jul 2015

Flood or Drought: Army Corps of Engineers is there

Remember the drought?  What a difference a year can make. I arrived at the U.S. Army Corps of

2 Jul 2015

NR 15-023: Elevated lake levels expected at Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District expects elevated lake levels over the Independence Day weekend at Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. This anticipated rise in lake levels is the result of heavy rainfall in the forecast and the ongoing flooding situation on the lower Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

2 Jul 2015

Flood or Drought: Army Corps of Engineers is there

Remember the drought? What a difference a year can make. I arrived at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division in Dallas about a year ago, and most of the region was in some stage of drought. News coverage highlighted striking images of thirsty lakes, shorelines receding with lakebeds cracked and dry, and low Corps reservoir levels. Communities chafed under lawn watering restrictions.

2 Jul 2015

Enjoy your holiday, play it safe and return home alive

KANSAS CITY, Mo., — Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District encourages you to do your part to reduce this cause by wearing a life jacket while in or around water. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at Corps managed lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. With this in mind here are useful safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend.