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28 May 2013
Corps’ dam safety mission highlighted on Dam Safety Awareness Day
More than 2,200 people died in Johnstown, Pa., May 31, 1889, when the South Fork Dam failed nine miles upstream of the town. “On National Dam Safety Awareness Day, May 31, we are called to remember both the benefits of dams and the risks associated with potential dam incidents and failures,” said Col. Bill Leady, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.
28 May 2013
Corps of Engineers begins post-Sandy comprehensive study of North Atlantic coast
As directed by Congress with the passage of the Disaster Relief Appropriation Act of 2013, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers scientists and engineers launched a collaborative study today to determine how best to reduce flood and storm damage risks for people and communities along the North Atlantic coast.
28 May 2013
Extremely low inflows result in low levels at Clinton Lake
LAWRENCE, Kan.—The lake elevation at Clinton Lake is at the third lowest elevation since the lake was first filled in 1981.
28 May 2013
Corps unable to open campgrounds along navigation system for 2013
by Tulsa District Public Affairs The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is unable to open Corps-operated campgrounds along the Oklahoma portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System for the 2013 recreation season. Funding for the Oklahoma portion of the navigation system has been reduced to the point where we are not able to safely open and operate the campgrounds.
26 May 2013
Bicycle Tour of Historic Arsenal Island
Rock Island, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that the Visitor Center at Locks and Dam #15 is inviting guests to a bicycle tour of historic Arsenal Island.
26 May 2013
Mississippi Mud Art To Be Presented at Fisherman's Corner Recreation Area
Hampton, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is inviting guests to a campground program on Mississippi Mud Art. Join local artist Frank Ross as he demonstrates how to take Mississippi mud and turn it into a beautiful work of art.
25 May 2013
Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake
Mark Twain Lake – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army Corps of
24 May 2013
13-039 Volunteers needed at Hells Gate HMU on National Trails Day
LEWISTON, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Parks and Recreation at Hells Gate State Park, and Idaho Fish and Game will be celebrating good stewardship on National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, at the Corps’ Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit near Lewiston along the Snake River.
24 May 2013
Streamgaging, National Climate Assessment, and Interagency Drought Coordination Topics of Joint Headquarters Quarterly Meeting
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – May 24, 2013. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and U.S. Geological
24 May 2013
USACE to reopen Old Bridge, Piney Grove beaches
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District’s Bay Springs Site Office in Dennis, Miss. is scheduled to reopen Old Bridge Beach and Piney Grove Beach on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Watery Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m.