30 Sep 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-43 MONTGOMERY LOCK&DAM-NAVIGATION PASS OPEN

Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open.

30 Sep 2013

Corps awards contract for Rosewood Beach ecosystem restoration project

The Corps awarded a $7.34 million contract for the Rosewood Beach Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration project in Highland Park, Ill. Construction is set to begin late fall and end in 2018. Restoration includes new breakwaters for dune formation and native plantings, stream daylighting for fish habitat, and bluff and ravine restoration to improve this unique ecosystem.

30 Sep 2013

Jacksonville District supports local STEM initiative

In an effort to pique the interest of middle school students toward science, technology, engineering and math disciplines, Jacksonville District partnered with Mentoring Families and Kids, Inc., at the Second Annual STEM Camp, held at the University of North Florida, recently.

30 Sep 2013

Corps awards Jefferson Parish west bank interior drainage construction contract

NEW ORLEANS -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District recently awarded a 16-month

30 Sep 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing for possible government shutdown

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Sept. 30) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is preparing for a potential federal government shutdown due to lack of funding. If unfunded on Oct. 1, shutdown of all activities other than excepted activities will occur. Excepted activities will be minimally staffed to protect against imminent threats to life and property or to continue support to maintain national security.

30 Sep 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing for possible October 1 closures of campgrounds and day-use parks

Vicksburg, Miss…The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing for the closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Tuesday, 1 October 2013, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation.

30 Sep 2013

Corps proposes maintenance dredging of 8-foot entrance channel of Kennebunk River Federal Navigation Project in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing maintenance

30 Sep 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

27 Sep 2013

USACE Galveston District awards small business contract for oyster reef restoration project

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 27, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $547,000 to RLB Contracting, a woman-owned small business, for an oyster restoration project located within the northernmost extent of the Half Moon Reef in Matagorda Bay, Texas.

27 Sep 2013

USACE Galveston District awards $1.36 million small business contract for Alexander Island Placement Area DAMP

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 27, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, awarded a contract in the amount $1,369,515.74 to Integris Projects LLC (a Small Business Administration 8(a) contractor), for dewatering of the Alexander Island Placement Area relating to the Houston Ship Channel in Harris County, Texas.