6 Jan 2014

Spotlight on District's Tina Ybarra

GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 6, 2014) – For nearly three decades Visual Information Specialist Tina Ybarra has reported to work at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District to provide audio visual support, photography, videography and records archiving services to staff.

6 Jan 2014

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 60 ACROSS TOAD SUCK LOCK AND DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE IN JANUARY

CONWAY, Ark. – One lane of Highway 60 across Toad Suck Lock and Dam will be closed from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. Jan. 14-15. During the lane closure maintenance will be performed on the dam.

6 Jan 2014

FISH COVER PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR BULL SHOALS LAKE

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers’ Mountain Home Project Office is offering a limited number of fish cover permits for Bull Shoals Lake.

6 Jan 2014

DoD adopts Army Corps of Engineers BUILDER SMS standard for all facility condition assessments

FORT WORTH, Texas-- A decision in September 2013 by the Department of Defense to mandate use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE-developed facility condition assessment software opens up new asset management opportunities across the Corps. The genesis of this USACE Asset Management Program business line came more than three years ago when the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) approached USACE Headquarters.

6 Jan 2014

Corps submits report to Congress with alternatives to prevent Asian carp and other species’ transfer between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins

The Corps submitted to Congress the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) Report Jan. 6, 2014. The report contains eight alternatives, each with concept-level design and cost information, and evaluates the potential of these alternatives to prevent, to the maximum extent possible, the spread of 13 aquatic nuisance species, to include Asian carp. The options concentrate on the Chicago Area Waterway System and include a wide spectrum of alternatives ranging from continuing current activities to complete separation of the watersheds.

6 Jan 2014

IWR Planner Recognized by Justice Department

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  Institute for Water Resources (IWR) team member Steven Martin was recently

6 Jan 2014

Europe District engineers drive STEM initiative in 2013 and beyond

WIESBADEN, Germany -- Did you have a mentor growing up? Perhaps you can recall a role model, adviser or volunteer who helped steer you toward the career you have today. Last year, more than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District volunteers spent time with local students -- helping them understand the practical applications of science, technology, engineering and math; set education and career goals; and relate and communicate better with adults.

6 Jan 2014

District provides STEM outreach to "Robopeople"

When I was six I played with Legos, but these kids take Lego-playing to another level. “Robopeople”

3 Jan 2014

14-001 Corps removing obsolete Dworshak Hatchery road bridge; At-grade railroad crossing will replace old bridge

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The Dworshak Hatchery access road bridge across railroad tracks near Orofino, Idaho, is being removed and replaced with an at-grade vehicle crossing, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials. Motorists should be aware of construction traffic in the area through the planned end of the project on Apr. 30. For safety, some hiking trails near Bruce’s Eddy recreation area at Dworshak Dam have been temporarily closed during initial January construction.

3 Jan 2014

USACE, Girl Scouts and AMAFCA Join Forces to Create New Habitats for Burrowing Owls

On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, eight members of Girl Scout Troop 35 arrived at the Calabacillas Arroyo to help the Corps of Engineers and AMAFCA build habitat for burrowing owls.