• Washington Aqueduct wins regional awards for best tasting drinking water, advances to national competition

    The Washington Aqueduct earned multiple taste test awards for drinking water produced at its
  • Using iThenticate for ERDC Publications: Avoiding and Addressing Unintentional Plagiarism

    Abstract: The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) conducts world-class research that supports national endeavors and the Army mission. To demonstrate the reliability of ERDC’s research and to preserve ERDC’s reputation, it is critical that ERDC publications meet quality standards. This includes reviewing publications for potential copyright infringement, which adds another level of assurance to the quality and integrity of ERDC’s published works. Therefore, this report aims to explain the benefits and purpose behind implementing iThenticate, a powerful antiplagiarism tool, into the ERDC In-formation Technology Laboratory–Information Science and Knowledge Management (ISKM) Branch’s publication process and to present thorough guidance on using iThenticate effectively. To accomplish this, this document outlines the basics of copyright law, how to use iThenticate, and how to provide proper attributions for both text and images. With this information, ISKM editors will be able to better communicate to authors the results of iThenticate reviews and to propose solutions for any issues that iThenticate may highlight.
  • Army Corps, DRBC, and New York City DEP hold signing ceremony for study

    Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) participated in a signing ceremony on Sept. 17, 2024, at DRBC headquarters in West Trenton, N.J. Leaders signed a feasibility cost-sharing agreement amendment for the Francis E. Walter Dam Re-Evaluation Study.
  • Volunteers needed at Corps of Engineers lakes for National Public Lands Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in support of the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28, 2024. Led by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) in collaboration with USACE and other federal agencies and volunteer organizations, National Public Lands Day highlights the importance of preserving open spaces for education, recreation, and well-being. It occurs every year on the fourth Saturday of September. This year’s theme is “National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow.”
  • Volunteers unearth history at Archaeology Day

    Archaeologists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the Indiana Division of
  • USACE to host information session for Delaware City Dredged Material Disposal Area Environmental Assessment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an information session regarding a draft Environmental Assessment on the Delaware City Dredged Material Disposal Area. The event will be held from 6-7 p.m. on September 26, 2024, at the Delaware City Library (250 5th St, Delaware City, DE 19706).
  • U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Board of Directors visits Nashville District projects

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Board of Directors visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on Sept. 16 to tour key projects, including the Kentucky Lock Addition construction project and the Barkley Power Plant and Dam. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
  • USACE Vicksburg District announces new Resource Management Chief

    VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cheryl Boyd as chief of the Resource Management Division. The Resource Management Division is responsible for all district level financial management activities and offers professional financial advice, guidance, and policy interpretations while ensuring the implementation of procedural controls, processing of reports and meticulous review of delegated fiscal responsibilities. Resource Management encompasses key branches: Finance and Accounting Branch and Budget, Manpower, and Management Branch.
  • State and federal partners encourage public to attend Jefferson City spin-off study public meeting

    Officials will hold a public meeting for the Lower Missouri River Jefferson City spin-off study on September 26, 2024, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The meeting, which will be held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will present all study information up to this point and make sure all stakeholders know the information available regarding what alternatives have federal interest, and what the schedule looks like for the study going forward.
  • Public information meeting to be held for Surf City draft report

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, will host a public information meeting for the recently published draft General Reevaluation Report (GRR) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, on September 24th at 6 PM at the Surf City Municipal Center (214 W. Florence Way, Hampstead NC 28433).