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  • Swimming returns to Franklin Recreation Area

    Suspensions have been lifted on swimming and other water activities at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W.P. Franklin Recreation Area near Fort Myers.

  • Murphy becomes 64th commander of Nashville District

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2015) – Lt. Col. Stephen F. Murphy took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District during a change of command ceremony today at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 64th commander in the district’s 127 year history.

  • In drive to deeper, wider and safer harbor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Port of Virginia sign historic feasibility cost-sharing agreement

    In a feasibility cost-sharing agreement signed June 15, John Reinhart, Virginia Port Authority CEO and executive director and Col. Paul B. Olsen, Norfolk District commander, commit to sharing the cost of evaluating the benefits of two dredging projects critical to Norfolk Harbor's future.

  • Army Corps Dredge McFarland completes urgent dredging of Mississippi River

    Philadelphia District’s dredge McFarland completed urgent dredging at the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River.

  • Army Corps joins Fort Detrick and Frederick officials for key ribbon cutting event

    Baltimore District joined Fort Detrick at ribbon cutting for two Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified Silver Consolidated projects.

  • AFTER RECORD CREST, CORPS OF ENGINEERS BEGINS PROCESS OF LOWERING MILLWOOD LAKE

    ASHDOWN, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District began larger releases from Millwood Lake after flood waters downstream receded. Millwood crested June 14 at 282.9 feet, a new pool of record elevation. The Corps will continue to increase releases from Millwood, as channel capacity allows, until the lake elevation is back down to elevation 259 feet, the top of its conservation pool.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-44 Shoaling Advisory NM 178

    MKARNS - Mariners are advised that a shoal has been reported in the vicinity of NM 178, approximately 1 to 2 miles upstream of Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9). Mariners are advised to use extreme caution in this area, and to contact the Ormond Lock Operator via radio on Channel 16 or by phone (501) 354-8402 for the latest information.

  • USACE to restrict Vehicle traffic on Buford Dam Road for maintenance activities

    MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Sidney Lanier Project Management Office is scheduled to restrict a portion of Buford Dam Road, starting near Sawnee Campground (Forsyth County) and ending near Pannell Road (Gwinnett County) from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day for maintenance activities. Commuter traffic will be accomadated and allowed through before 8:30 and at 4 p.m. rush hour.

  • Environmental reports for G-3273 & S-356 Pump Station Field Test available

    The Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the first increment of the G-3273 and S-356 Pump Station Field Test are now available online. The first increment of the G-3273 and S-356 pump station field test will evaluate the raising or removing of the G-3273 constraint of 6.8 feet and holding the L-29 Canal stage at 7.5 feet to enable increased water deliveries to Everglades National Park. This is the first step in the incremental approach to develop the final operating plan for the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 South Dade projects.

  • Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Announces Temporary Closure

    Ottawa, Ill. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has temporarily closed the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center located at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa, Illinois, due to high water on the Illinois River