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  • Irigoyen named “Communicator of the Year” for STEM Program efforts

    GALVESTON, Texas (May 1, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Eduardo Irigoyen, construction manager in the USACE Galveston District, was recognized as the USACE Ronald J. Ruffennach Communicator of the Year. The award recognizes a member of the USACE outside of the public affairs career field for his/her outstanding contributions in communicating the USACE missions and programs.

  • USACE Galveston District summer water safety campaign in full swing

    GALVESTON, Texas (May 1, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Water Safety Team is gearing up to “strike out drowning” this summer as part of an aggressive community outreach and public information campaign to educate those who use its recreational facilities, to enhance the commitment of community leaders and stakeholders in executing its mission of promoting public safety and to reduce water-related public fatalities along the Texas coast.

  • Salvage operations, damage assessments continue at Marseilles Dam (Unified Command News Release)

    MARSEILLES, Ill. (May 1) — The Unified Command reported that operations continued at Marseilles Dam, Tuesday, where three partially submerged barges remain.

  • Safety a top priority in Hurricane Sandy response

    What happens behind the scenes is often as important as what happens on the big screen. The safety operations integrated into the Hurricane Sandy response and recovery actions are an example.

  • April showers bring May flowers? Yes, but so do September fires

    Natural Resource Specialist Cameron Bishop shows off an area near Fern Ridge Reservoir west of Eugene, Ore., that was treated with prescribed fire last fall and now is bursting with camas and other plants.

  • EL discusses district restoration projects in Texas

    LEWISVILLE, Texas—ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL) researchers at the Center’s Lewisville Aquatic

  • Library open house held to increase awareness

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 1, 2013)-- Tammy Kirk, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District librarian held a library open house May 1, 2013 to increase awareness among district employees of the vast resources available and how to access them.

  • Corps Announces Public Scoping Meeting for Environmental Impact Statement for the Port of Gulfport Expansion Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District (USACE), in coordination with the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA), will hold a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront Hotel, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. The purpose of this scoping meeting is to announce modifications to the permit application for the Port of Gulfport Expansion Project for which an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared.

  • Interagency Military Pass waives day-use fees at USACE recreation sites

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue to accept the

  • Corps Joins Waikiki Improvement Association to Clean Up Waikiki Beach for Earth Day 2013

    Volunteers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Waikiki Improvement Association, the Hale Koa Hotel, and other concerned citizens to clean up Waikiki Beach as part of Earth Day 2013 on April 27. Approximately 20 volunteers from the Punahou Junior ROTC program (which includes cadets from other area high schools and some home-schooled students) joined Corps’ employees and their friends and families to clean up the beach and berm area at the Corps’ Pacific Regional Visitor Center (RVC) at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki. They also planted decorative plants donated by the Hale Koa Hotel in front of the Army Museum and the RVC. Altogether about 50 volunteers participated.