27 Mar 2024

Paving to begin at the Priest River Recreation Area “The Mudhole”

The Priest River Recreation Area “The Mudhole” is being repaved thanks to funding through the Federal Lands Transportation Program via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials at Albeni Falls Dam announced today.

27 Mar 2024

Corps of Engineers helps USDA usher in new agriculture research era for Pacific Northwest

Washington State University (WSU) students in Pullman can expect to hear sounds of new construction at the former Johnson Hall site, as the next phase of its replacement begins spring 2024. The new ARS Plant Sciences Building will house scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and WSU and support the next generational of agricultural research in the Pacific Northwest.

27 Mar 2024

Approach for On-Site, On-Demand Contaminant-Removal Devices Enabled by Low-Cost 3D Printing

Purpose: The purpose of this technical note is to disseminate methods to design and create a 3D device that could be used to determine relative toxicity potential of existing and emerging contaminants of concern in situ for sediment shoaled in federal navigation channels prior to being dredged. This device has the potential to reduce the cost of conventional sediment evaluations conducted prior to dredging operations.

27 Mar 2024

Dworshak announces a few changes at Dent Acres Recreation Area

AHSAHKA, Idaho – As the weather warms up, Dworshak Dam would like to make a few announcements concerning Dent Acres Recreation Area.

27 Mar 2024

Business Opportunity Open House opens doors for prospective contractors

Every year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District hosts a Business Opportunity Open

27 Mar 2024

USACE begins Phase 2 commercial debris removal operations in Lahaina

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor began hauling debris from commercial properties impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in the town of Lahaina, Hawai’i, March 22. This begins Phase 2 of the debris removal process that includes removal of remaining structural ash and debris, as well as soil testing.

26 Mar 2024

The American Red Cross comfort dogs provide paws-itive energy to Army engineers in Korea

With an abundance of tail wags, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) welcomed comfort dogs to spend time with its employees as part of a wellness initiative on March 20, 2024, at Camp Humphreys. To support Soldiers and civilians in wellness and resiliency, the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program (AVP) brings dogs to workplaces to interact with personnel and offer healing and comfort. These dogs are American Kennel Club (AKC) certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) dogs that have been approved to volunteer at various installations across the peninsula.

26 Mar 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leading effort to clear Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operations Center

26 Mar 2024

Corps and the city of Northfield, Minnesota, partner on environmental project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will provide $3.95 million this fiscal year to the city of Northfield, Minnesota, to design and construct a new water treatment facility.

26 Mar 2024

Nashville District welcomes new deputy district engineer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 26, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District welcomed Craig Carrington as the new deputy district engineer March 26 during an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony at the Nashville Public Library in Nashville, Tennessee.