14 Jan 2014

Another banner year for district’s ecosystem restoration program

With major contract awards, dedication ceremonies and the completion of the first Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) project this past year, it is safe to say that 2013 was a busy and productive year for Jacksonville District’s ecosystem restoration program.

14 Jan 2014

Operations Division overcomes challenges

“2013 was a year full of challenges,” said Jim Jeffords, Operations Division chief. “Our biggest challenge was the historical rain event that occurred from April to July. The event tested all aspects of the district – our water managers, inspections of the dike, emergency operations, dam safety and corporate communications.”

14 Jan 2014

Contracting Division exceeds expectations

With a staff of dedicated, hard-working employees, Jacksonville District’s Contracting Division executed 1,218 contract awards for a total of $573 million in obligations during fiscal year 2013, the highest number of awards the district has ever executed in a single fiscal year.

14 Jan 2014

Vicksburg District To Host Physically Challenged Deer Hunt

Vicksburg, Miss…..The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Field Office will host its ninth annual physically challenged deer hunt at the Columbia Lock and Dam. The hunt will be held Saturday 18 January 2014. Eight disabled hunters were randomly selected to hunt on approximately 400 acres adjacent to the lock and dam area located at 580 Lock Office Road, Columbia, Louisiana.

14 Jan 2014

Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock now open to navigation - Corps completes emergency repairs on 91-year-old lock

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has completed the emergency

14 Jan 2014

14-003 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Monday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

14 Jan 2014

Huntsville Center awards task orders for energy savings performance contracting project at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill.

The project is expected to cut energy use by approximately 35 percent, and generate up to $5.3 million in annual energy and operational savings.

14 Jan 2014

Corps discusses restoration progress and Lake Okeechobee management at annual Everglades Coalition Conference

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Collaboration, innovation and long-term solutions were key discussion points

14 Jan 2014

2013 Ozark Isle Youth Hunt

Park rangers from the Mountain Home Project Office braved 20 mph winds and 30 degree temperatures on Jan. 4 to ensure 10 youth hunters from around the state could participate in the 2013 Ozark Isle Youth Hunt.

14 Jan 2014

Corps reaches out to 7,000 Savannah-area students at STEM festival

SAVANNAH, Ga. – An estimated 7,000 students and their families explored potential career paths in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)—including careers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—during the 5th Annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival, Jan. 11 at the Savannah Mall.