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  • Corps to close boat ramps at W.P. Franklin Recreation Areas for repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will temporarily close two boat ramps on the Caloosahatchee River at the W.P Franklin Lock and Dam near Alva, Florida, for repairs.

  • Fightin’ Ice

    For the past few months, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District lock workers on the Allegheny River have been fighting the elements to keep the locks operational as the region endured severe freezing temperatures.

  • Corps of Engineers invites public aboard largest diesel towboat on Mississippi River

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2015 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District will offer the public two opportunities to tour the largest diesel towboat operating on the Mississippi River. The tours are offered to the public at no cost.

  • Environmental report on proposed dike repairs available for review

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has released an environmental report for public review on its proposal for additional embankment repairs on Herbert Hoover Dike surround Lake Okeechobee. The report, known as an environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact focuses on a Corps proposal to extend embankment repairs in a six-mile area between Lake Harbor and Belle Glade on the south side of the lake. The document will be available for a 60-day review, with comments accepted until May 10.

  • Chittenden Locks small chamber closing 18 days for annual maintenance

    SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks small chamber closed to marine traffic March 9 through 7

  • Army Corps to Hold Public Meeting for Indiana Harbor Dredging Plan

       The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Indiana Harbor and Canal (IHC) dredging contractors,

  • Europe District boosts array of partners, programs

    WIESBADEN, Germany – More than ever before, the U.S. and its allies throughout Europe, Africa and Israel called upon Europe District in 2014 for architect, engineering, construction, environmental, and operations and maintenance support. USACE had record-high quality construction placement in excess of $610 million across the district in all programs ranging from Belgium to Israel, the Baltics to the Balkans, Eastern Europe to Africa, and at remote sites on both continents and Eurasia.

  • Inland Waterways Users Board Meets in Birmingham

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. The 74th meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board (the Board) was held on

  • Sixth Annual Spring Cleanup to be held at Yatesville Lake

    Louisa, KY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Yatesville Lake in Louisa, Ky., is inviting volunteers to take part in the Sixth Annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. until noon

  • Corps Temporarily Closes Cranesnest Road at Flannagan Lake

    Clintwood, Va. - Due to recent flooding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at John W. Flannagan Dam in Clintwood, Va. will close Cranesnest Road. It's the access road to the Cranesnest Campground, a trout-stocked stream and a launch ramp