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

14 Aug 2015

Mississippi River Commission gains fresh perspective of Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2015) – The Mississippi River Commission recently navigated the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers to gain a fresh perspective for the development of plans to improve the condition of the Mississippi River Basin, foster navigation, promote commerce, and reduce flood risk.

14 Aug 2015

Army Corps set to repair damaged levees along Carbon River

Construction to restore flood protection to the Carbon River levee system near the City of Orting is set to commence Saturday when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begin repairs to 1,520 feet of damaged levees at five individual sites for about $1.7 million.

14 Aug 2015

USACE awards $2.3 million contract to repair Buffalo CDF 4

  Buffalo, NY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $2,341,712