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  • Fort Pierce shore protection operations start Monday

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that dredging operations related to the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project will start Monday, Feb. 16. The project will place more than 300,000 cubic yards of sand on 1.3 miles of eroded beach in St. Lucie County.

  • Last 2 Ebola treatment units completed

    U.S. and international agencies carrying out Operation United Assistance have wrapped up work on the final two of 10 Ebola treatment units in Liberia, a top engineer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) said Jan. 23. Europe District’s Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced played a part by providing technical expertise.

  • Arkabutla Lake Hosting Public Meeting on Project Master Plan

    VICKSBURG, Miss… The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s at Arkabutla Lake has scheduled a public meeting regarding the update of the Project Master Plan. The meeting will be held March 4, 2015, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Arkabutla Lake Field office, 5500 Arkabutla Dam Road, Hernando, Mississippi 38632.

  • Arkabutla Lake Hosting Public Meeting on Project Master Plan

    VICKSBURG, Miss… The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s at Arkabutla Lake has scheduled a public meeting regarding the update of the Project Master Plan. The meeting will be held March 4, 2015, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Arkabutla Lake Field office, 5500 Arkabutla Dam Road, Hernando, Mississippi 38632.

  • Corps announces new chief of Regulatory Division

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District selected David Hobbie as the new chief of its Regulatory Division effective Jan.11.

  • 15-011 Rainstorms likely to increase streamflows throughout the region; Corps encourages seasonal flood awareness

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mill Creek flows through Walla Walla are expected to increase significantly as a result of a storm system moving through the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. Although flow levels are anticipated to remain well below flood stage, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff advise people to use caution around the cold, fast-moving water in Mill Creek and other rivers, streams and creeks throughout the region. The National Weather Service’s Pendleton station announced a “Hydrologic Outlook” for areas in the Blue Mountains to expect precipitation amounts between 1-3 inches from series of warm, wet storm systems moving through the area during the weekend.

  • 15-010 Dworshak discharge flows to fluctuate Feb. 7-12

    AHSAHKA, Idaho – Water discharges from Dworshak Dam near Orofino, Idaho, will temporarily fluctuate during the next week while U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff performs a series of operational tests on hydroelectric generator unit number 3, officials at the dam announced today.

  • San Luis Rey wetland mitigation bank breaks ground

    Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 6 near Bonsall for San Luis Rey wetland mitigation bank, an effort that will eventually restore about 54 acres of native floodplain wetland habitat along the river.

  • Corps releases Columbia River Salmonid Predation Final Environmental Impact Statement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released the final Environmental Impact Statement to reduce predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act by a large population of double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River estuary.

  • Culebra residents meet new project manager and hear updates on projects

    Residents of Culebra, Puerto Rico were introduced to Jacksonville District’s newest project manager, Wilberto Cubero, at a recently held meeting updating the community about ongoing work on the island.