4 Jun 2013

Wilmington District Commissions New Dredge "Murden"

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District officially commissioned its

4 Jun 2013

Warfighter support at heart of USACE mission, chief says

Support to American and coalition warfighters remains a top priority at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the chief of engineers told service component commanders during a weeklong trip to Europe.

3 Jun 2013

U.S. and Indonesia exchange knowledge to promote safety in urban search and rescue operations

From May 27-30, representatives from Indonesia’s BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency) BASARNAS (National Search & Rescue Agency) and TNI (National Military) worked with subject matter experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on structural engineering and collapse technician considerations in Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) practices.

3 Jun 2013

NEPA scoping meetings scheduled for Arctic Deep Draft Ports Navigation Improvements Feasibility Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District has scheduled three National Environmental Policy

3 Jun 2013

Corps offers tips on avoiding and treating swimmer’s itch

Warning signs are being posted at New Hogan Lake with a seasonal recurrence of swimmer’s itch reported by two visitors to the lake today. Visitors are cautioned to avoid swimming where warning signs are posted, and to heed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control to towel dry and shower immediately after swimming, and avoid feeding birds at the lake.

3 Jun 2013

USACE Galveston District deputy commander promoted

GALVESTON, Texas (June 3, 2013) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Deputy Commander Maj. Marty Maldonado was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel by Commander Col. Christopher W. Sallese June 3, 2013, at a ceremony hosted at the district’s headquarters building in Galveston, Texas.

3 Jun 2013

Coralville Reservoir pool expected to peak below spillway

IOWA CITY, IA – (June 3) Due to changing weather patterns and the lack of forecasted rainfall over Coralville Reservoir’s 3,115 square-mile watershed in north central Iowa, Coralville Lake is not expected to overtop the spillway.

3 Jun 2013

High Water Closes Boat Ramps and Recreational Areas

Vicksburg, Miss –The Vicksburg District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have closed boat

3 Jun 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers host public meeting to discuss San Marcos River feasibility study

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District and the City of San Marcos

3 Jun 2013

Corps of Engineers begins floodfight near Cape Girardeau, Missouri

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 3, 2013 – The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, initiated Phase I floodfighting activities at 7 a.m. today (June 3) due to high Upper Mississippi River stages. The area of flooding is located in the northern portion of the Memphis District near Cape Girardeau and Dutchtown, Mo.