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  • Using Rivers for Transport – PIANC Session at the 7th World Water Forum in Republic of Korea

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.   PIANC USA was instrumental in planning, organizing, and securing a place in

  • District stresses water safety; flexes lock operations for recreational boaters

    GALVESTON, Texas (May 18, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day holiday along the Texas coast by stressing water safety awareness to all those who will enjoy outdoor activities this extended weekend. The arrival of the Memorial Day holiday weekend will bring an increased level of outdoor activities throughout Texas, especially with outdoor recreation involving water activities at public beaches, in swimming pools, while boating and engaging in other aquatic-related activities.

  • District Staff Support Water Safety

    Approximately 25 District staff participated in “Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day” May 15.

  • Tri-Lakes Dams capture 25,000 acre feet of runoff

    Heavy rain and mountain snowmelt runoff since the beginning of May have produced high flows along the South Platte River in Colorado and its contributing tributary streams. The three Denver-area dams operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District and referred to as the Tri-Lakes Projects are Chatfield, Cherry Creek, and Bear Creek Dams. These three reservoirs have captured a combined 25,000 acre-feet of flood water during this period. The combined storage capacity of these three reservoirs is nearly 314,000 acre feet of water.

  • 249th Engineer Battalion finds solution to portable power need

    Europe District - A U.S.Navy base under construction in Romania is using Army Corps’ 249th to ensure second phase of European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) to ballistic missile defense of U.S. and allied interests becomes operational on time.

  • Corps revamps 'Wear It to Win It' water safety campaign

    SAVANNAH, Ga. -- This summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District is giving the public another reason to be safe while enjoying the great outdoors.

  • MKARNS NAV NOTICE SWL 15-16 U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY ZONE NM 119.5 TO 118.0

    MKARNS - Mariners are advised that the U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Arkansas River between Navigation Miles 119.5 and 118.0. This zone is between Murray Lock (No. 7) and David D. Terry Lock (No. 6). No vessels may enter or remain within this safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port. Vessels may contact the Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River on VHF-FM Channel 16 for further information.

  • POSTPONED: A Tribute to Veterans to be hosted at the Bonnet Carré Spillway

    Come join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District and the Bonnet Carre Spillway Radio Control Club in honoring our veterans on Saturday, May 16 at the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Veterans from the VA Veteran’s Home in Reserve, LA will be attending the event, which will feature a model airplane show and much more. All veterans are invited to attend, and are welcome to bring along their family and friends.

  • Exchange your old life jacket at Corps parks

    Visit any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District recreation park May 16 to exchange your old or damaged life jacket for a new Coast Guard-approved one.

  • Repair work begins on Oswego Harbor Detached Breakwater

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has begun work to the Oswego Harbor