17 Aug 2015

USACE shares water safety tips for Labor Day holiday weekend

MOBILE, Ala. – It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer. If you’ll be spending the weekend on or around the water this Labor Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District urges you to remember these safety tips...

17 Aug 2015

MacArthur Lock back in service after repairs

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the MacArthur Lock, located

17 Aug 2015

After decades of giving, she won’t slow down

SAVANNAH, Ga. – From the moment her teenage son mounted a foldout of an aircraft cockpit on his bedroom wall, she knew that he was poised to fly planes. Martha Coley, now mother to two retired Air Force pilots, recalled this, and similar aspirations-turned-accomplishments, arresting the discussion to misty-eyed silence.

17 Aug 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-57 U.S. Coast Guard Advisory of Pipeline Salvage Operations at NM 117

MKARNS - As of 15 Aug 2015 and continuing thru 24 Aug 2015, the Motor Vessel Sea Lion, attending plant and divers will be conducting pipeline salvage operations at NM 117.

17 Aug 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-56 Sailing Instructions - Multiple Locations NM 142.0 through NM 254.8

MKARNS - Sailing instructions at the following locations, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 15-50, have been lifted:

16 Aug 2015

15-051 Wildfires disrupt power to Dworshak’s Dent Acres campground; campers, visitors urged to use Dworshak State Park

AHSAHKA, Idaho -- Because of multiple fires burning in the region near Orofino, Idaho, electrical service to Dent Acres Campground has been disrupted, also affecting sewer and water availability. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir are closing the camp except for dry-camping in a large parking lot. Water and power services are also unavailable throughout the park, although the boat ramp and day-use area remain open.

14 Aug 2015

15-050 Irrigation water releases lower Lucky Peak Lake; Watersport enthusiasts advised to be aware of changing water elevations

BOISE, Idaho – Water levels at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake are dropping as water operations managers for the Boise River reservoir system release water to meet irrigation commitments. Lucky Peak Lake elevation was about 3,054 feet on Aug. 14. Lake elevation will likely fall to about 3,031 feet by Labor Day in early September, affecting some boat launching facilities on the lake.

14 Aug 2015

Debris removal underway at Mount Morris Dam

Buffalo, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a five year $1.7

14 Aug 2015

Corps to release Long Island Sound Dredged Material Management Plan, PEIS for public review, comment

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will release for public review and comment the

14 Aug 2015

Corps conducts environmental assessment of operations, maintenance at Fox Point Hurricane Barrier in Providence

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has completed a draft