17 Sep 2013

Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Sept. 19

The Norfolk District and the city of Portsmouth, Va., will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Thursday at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

17 Sep 2013

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day use fees at its more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived. Locations in Florida include W.P. Franklin, Ortona and St. Lucie recreation areas.

17 Sep 2013

McGee Properties, LLC seeks Corps permit to place fill for roads, lot development in subdivision in West Gardiner

CONCORD, Mass. – McGee Properties, LLC, of West Gardiner, Maine, is seeking a permit from the U.S.

17 Sep 2013

Public meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 26: Corps of Engineers provides information on proposed plan for Osborne Pond at the Former Camp Edwards in Bourne

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is providing information on

17 Sep 2013

Little Rock District takes huge step in project planning

The City of Springfield, Missouri, experiences damages from flash floods along Jordan Creek. The area along Jordan Creek is heavily urbanized and includes extensive infrastructure associated with both commercial and industrial areas. A wide variety of management measures to address the flood risk were developed, evaluated and screened.

17 Sep 2013

Three Rivers Study, Southeast Arkansas

A “new start” and funding of $100,000 is needed to complete a 905(b) reconnaissance study of the water resource problems in south-east Arkansas where the Arkansas, Mississippi, and White Rivers converge. The study will determine potential solutions, scope, further federal participation, and identify nonfederal sponsors to provide a comprehensive watershed analysis of basin conditions and alternatives. The study is authorized by Section 216 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1970.

17 Sep 2013

Corps awards $8.2 million contract for maintenance dredging at harbors in Norwalk, New Haven; Work to start in December

CONCORD, Mass. – A combined maintenance dredging project at Norwalk Harbor in Norwalk, Conn., and at

17 Sep 2013

PowerCorps caps perfect season with eighth championship

The Federal Fun League wrapped up their 41st softball season Wednesday, July 31 with their annual championship tournament at Willowbranch Park. The 2013 league included teams from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Jax Federal Credit Union, Naval Facilities Engineering (NAVFAC); U.S. Attorney’s Office/U.S. Probation Office, two teams from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); and three teams from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District – Better-By-Design, Going Coastal and PowerCorps.

17 Sep 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce closing Airport Beach at Waco Lake for renovations

FORT WORTH, Texas – Beginning today Airport Beach Day Use Park at Waco Lake will be closed to the

17 Sep 2013

Change of Command for Mississippi Valley Division

In a formal change of command ceremony, Major General John W. Peabody will transfer command of the Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to Brigadier General Peter A. “Duke” DeLuca, Tuesday, September 24. The ceremony will be officiated by the Corps' Chief of Engineers, Lieutenant General Thomas Bostick, and will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Vicksburg Convention Center.