6 Mar 2015

15-016 Corps invites public comments on McNary Pool Mosquito Control Activities Licenses FONSI, Environmental Assessment

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – As part of its environmental stewardship mission, the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites public comments until April 2, 2015, on the draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for “Mosquito Control Activities Licenses for Benton County, Franklin County, Columbia and West Umatilla Mosquito Control Districts (MCD).”

6 Mar 2015

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River March 23-27, 2015.

6 Mar 2015

Scout projects at West Hill Dam bring big benefits to all

When New England District Park Rangers hold special programs or clean up events, there is almost

5 Mar 2015

Corps to hold public workshops discussing long-term water resource management in Central Valley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host two public workshops to discuss its study looking at long-term, sustainable integrated water resource management in the Sacramento River watershed, including flood risk management, ecosystem restoration and water supply.

5 Mar 2015

Lane shift to occur on South Claiborne Avenue for SELA work

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and its contractors will

5 Mar 2015

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay on behalf of Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.

5 Mar 2015

Corps to increase flows as Lake Okeechobee rises

With levels in Lake Okeechobee rising over the past month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will increase discharges to the east and west to help ensure safe management of lake levels during the upcoming wet season.

5 Mar 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Maritime Traffic Coordination Center in Kuwait

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District recently awarded a nearly $40 million contract to construct the Maritime Traffic Coordination Center in Kuwait to TOA Corporation.

5 Mar 2015

USACE Galveston District joins Buffalo Bayou Partnership in supporting Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race

GALVESTON, Texas (March 5, 2015) – During the year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District carefully watches and manages the water levels in the Buffalo Bayou system that run throughout Houston. Normally it is the weather that dictates how the Corps manages the watershed; but for one day each year, staff will base their decisions on one addition factor – the needs of the recreational paddlers participating in Texas’ largest canoeing and kayaking event.

5 Mar 2015

USACE Support Enables USGS Climate Product

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released several products related to