1 Jul 2013

Blue Marsh Lake rangers remind visitors to play it safe

The Fourth of July week is upon us and the staff at Blue Marsh Lake is encouraging visitors to have fun, stay safe, and make it home alive. The week of the Fourth of July is the busiest week of the year at the project site, where people enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and more. While outdoor recreation is fun and healthy, we urge visitors to plan for the unexpected and think about these three safety tips this Fourth of July week.

1 Jul 2013

Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project nears study completion

The federal plan to reduce flood risk along the Truckee River near Reno, Nev., moved closer to reality this month as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its draft report and environmental impact statement for the Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project.

1 Jul 2013

Locks and Dam # 15 Tours Cancelled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that tours of Locks and Dam #15 will be cancelled on July 6th and 7th. The Mississippi River Visitor Center will still remain open during this time.

1 Jul 2013

Corps to host public meeting on Portugues Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will conduct a public briefing next week as it comes close to finishing construction on Portugués Dam near Ponce.

1 Jul 2013

Draft Environmental Assessment for wastewater treatment facility site selection in Williston, N.D. available for public comment

A draft Environmental Assessment is currently available for review for a proposal to replace the existing wastewater treatment facility in Williston, N.D. and convert a temporary easement for an existing outfall pipe constructed in the fall of 2012 on federal land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to a permanent easement.

1 Jul 2013

Science, arts symposium keeps students focused

Students see a clearer picture of what skills are needed to work in careers, particularly in the fields of science, technology and mathematics.

1 Jul 2013

Huntsville Center program meets defense department medical facility maintenance needs

Huntsville Center's Operation and Maintenance Engineering Enhancement Program provides a simplified process to respond to the growing operation and maintenance needs of Department of Defense medical facilities.

1 Jul 2013

Utility rate intervention can save Army installations money

Huntsville Center's Commercial Utilities Program could save the Army millions per year.

1 Jul 2013

Engineering profession showcased for local youths

A science, technology, engineering and math presentation for students showcases different types of engineers, their roles in society and the future job outlook.

1 Jul 2013

USACE Galveston District to host additional public meetings on proposed changes to GIWW permit setback policy

GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District will host additional public meetings in July to seek input on the proposed changes to its permit setback policy along the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway.