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25 Jun 2024
Mississippi River recreation areas closed due to flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed multiple campgrounds, boat ramps and day use areas along the Mississippi River due to flooding. Additional closures are expected later this week and are anticipated to remain in place through the 4th of July holiday. Reservation cancelations will be communicated by Recreation.gov, as needed.
25 Jun 2024
USACE Philly District and Delran Township sign study agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement with Delran Township during a ceremony on June 24 in the Township facility.
25 Jun 2024
Holt Lock Closure Due to Stability Concerns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announces the closure of the Holt Lock to navigation starting at Noon on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This closure is necessary due to recent findings from an initial stability analysis performed by the Mobile District Engineering team.
25 Jun 2024
The Effect of Increasing the Antenna Height on Radio Signal Reception at Tom Bevill Lock and Dam: LOMA-AIS Data Case Study
Abstract: This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) presents the effects on the reception of radio signals due to increasing the antenna height at Tom Bevill Lock and Dam (L&D) in Pickensville, Alabama. The signals are received Automatic Identification System (AIS) broadcasts from commercial vessels operating along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. These AIS broadcasts are received by the Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA) radio equipment at Tom Bevill L&D.
25 Jun 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for Maintenance Dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Beach
FIRE ISLAND, NY– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District announces the awarding of Contract for the Maintenance Dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Beach. The contract, valued at $36,978,060, was awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company, based in Chesapeake, VA.
25 Jun 2024
Corps announces intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, seeks public input
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting scoping comments from the public in preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Morganza to the Gulf (MTG) project.
25 Jun 2024
Building Leaders: The Technical Engineer Competency Development Program
Capt. Andrew S. Pitsenberger exemplifies the transformative impact of the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment’s Technical Engineer Competency Development Program (TEC-DP), designed to equip junior captains with essential skills in both military and civilian engineering.
24 Jun 2024
USACE marks closeout of the Little Calumet River flood control and recreation project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.), and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission are celebrating the closeout of the historic Little Calumet River Flood Damage Reduction Project.
24 Jun 2024
USACE enacts additional seasonal fire restrictions
BURBANK, Wash. – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has implemented a seasonal ban on wood fires in all USACE fire rings, grills, and metal containers at Hood Park, Charbonneau Park and Fishhook Park. This is a preventive action to minimize the risk of human-caused fires during wildfire season and to protect public lands for continued recreational usage.
24 Jun 2024
USACE Galveston District to Hold Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project Contractor Conference
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) will host a pre-bid conference for their Sabine-Neches Waterway (SNWW) Channel Improvement Project’s (CIP) Contract 6 at their headquarters, June 28, 2024.