1 Oct 2013

Huntsville Center workforce host career day at local school

In an effort to pique the interest of middle school students toward career preparation, the U.S.

1 Oct 2013

Corps parks to close, vital services to continue

Parks, campgrounds and visitor centers operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers across Oregon and southwestern Washington are closed until further notice, the agency announced today.

1 Oct 2013

Shutdown prompts closures at Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

Within the Omaha District, which encompasses Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks will be closed. Corps parks leased to partner agencies and concessionaires will remain open, but cannot be supported by the Corps while the shutdown is in place. The public is encouraged to ensure their campground is not impacted before arriving. Information regarding closures and affected areas will be posted at Corps-operated campgrounds and day use areas. Maintenance and operations services, such as cleaning restrooms and vault toilets as well as trash removal, may be curtailed at several locations.

1 Oct 2013

Corps to restart D.C. levee upgrade project at 17th Street

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District is pleased to announce that today Colonial Surety Company has reached an agreement with Akima Construction Services, LLC to complete the construction of the levee closure structure at 17th Street, part of the Washington, D.C. Local Flood Protection Project.

1 Oct 2013

NR-040: Nashville District provides info on how government shutdown is affecting operations

The Nashville District is in the process of conducting an orderly shutdown because of a lack of appropriations. The district will reduce its manpower over time to essential personnel only. These essential personnel will continue to support critical Corps of Engineers missions such as dam safety, hydropower, and operation of the navigation locks on both the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers. The Corps is funded through multiple-year funding, which is enabling the Nashville District to conduct limited operations and construction through the course of the government shutdown. As the lapse in appropriations continues, we will have more employees furloughed over time, but will maintain our mission essential personnel to ensure the operation and protection of corps facilities and property.

1 Oct 2013

Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and recreation areas along Okeechobee Waterway to remain open temporarily during shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will continue full operations despite a lapse in federal funding at its recreation areas along the Okeechobee Waterway.

1 Oct 2013

13-066 Temporary closure of Walla Walla District facilities and services

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of Corps-operated facilities and the suspension of some services, beginning today, as the shutdown of the federal government goes into effect.

1 Oct 2013

Corps awards $2.6 million contract for maintenance dredging at Wells Harbor federal navigation project; Work to start on or about Oct. 15

CONCORD, Mass. – Maintenance dredging at the Wells Harbor federal navigation project in Wells,

1 Oct 2013

Kansas City District to close recreation areas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is closing USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks due to the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation.

1 Oct 2013

Government Shutdown Impacts to Charleston District

CHARLESTON, SC- Yesterday, Congress failed to reach an agreement on a Continuing Resolution Bill. As