1 Oct 2013

Corps projects continue during government shutdown

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District projects continue to operate temporarily despite the government shutdown.

1 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for closures of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District is preparing for the closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks today Tuesday, October 1, because of the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation.

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

Area Army Corps parks to remain open temporarily during shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, which oversees the operations of numerous recreation areas throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins, will temporarily continue full operations despite a lapse in federal funding. This means Corps operated campgrounds and day use areas will remain open and all reservations will be honored. Moreover, parks with leased areas and/or concessionaires can remain open as well.

1 Oct 2013

Middle East District Awards Warehouse Facilities at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District awarded a contract for the construction of nine pre-engineered humidity controlled metal storage buildings at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Contrack International Inc., of McLean, Va., was awarded the contract for $54.6 million on Sept. 27.

1 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing for possible October 1 nationwide closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing for the closure of all USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Tuesday, October 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted

1 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare for October 1 closures of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Tuesday, October 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation goes into effect.

1 Oct 2013

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s Lavonne Collins

GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 1, 2013) – Behind the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Regulatory Branch Legal Instruments Examiner Lavonne Collins’ long job title lies an even longer list of responsibilities – most of which directly impact the preservation of Texas wetlands and assist in keeping the state’s waterways open for navigation.

30 Sep 2013

PIANC Young Professionals Visit the Panama Canal

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. PIANC USA Young Professionals (YP) recently participated in the 4th Biennial

30 Sep 2013

Online Course Module Developed for Collaborative Modeling

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Conflict Resolution and Public