17 Sep 2013

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it 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.

17 Sep 2013

USACE Galveston District sponsors Great Minds in STEM event

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 17, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is sponsoring a Great Minds in STEM event Sept. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m., and Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Rice School, 7550 Seuss Drive, in Houston.

17 Sep 2013

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District announced today that it 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.

17 Sep 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-42 MKARNS - MONTGOMERY POINT NAVIGATION PASS CLOSED

Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.

17 Sep 2013

Tennessee kicks off ‘Silver Jackets’ with local, state, federal partners

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2013) – Local, state and federal partners kicked off Silver Jackets today at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Headquarters. Tennessee officially becomes the 40th state to join the program that provides a formal, consistent and unified approach to planning and implementing measures to reduce the risks associated with flooding and other natural hazards.

16 Sep 2013

Corps announces dates for public meetings to discuss Des Plaines River report

The dates and locations have been announced for public meetings to discuss the “Upper Des Plaines

16 Sep 2013

Vice President Joe Biden visits Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah continues to attract attention from high-ranking government officials as Vice President Joe Biden visited here Sept. 16.

16 Sep 2013

Fern Ridge controlled burn may impact Highway 126

The Corps alerts motorists in the Eugene, Ore., area that a controlled ecological burn planned for southeast of Fern Ridge Reservoir this week may cause intermittent delays to traffic on Oregon State Highway 126 between Eugene and Veneta.

16 Sep 2013

Additional meeting scheduled for Central Everglades Planning Project public meeting series; Meetings begin this week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has scheduled an additional public meeting to discuss the draft report for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) and give all interested individuals, groups and agencies an opportunity to comment and ask questions.

16 Sep 2013

Coastal Risk Reduction and Resilience: Using the Full Array of Measures

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  Coastal areas are especially vulnerable to hazards now and in the future