20 Feb 2013

Corps to host public meetings on dike study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host two public meetings to discuss

19 Feb 2013

Omaha District Emegency Managers hold annual flood fight training

Omaha District Emergency Management Office held its annual Flood Fight training on February 15 for non-federal levee sponsors in the PL 84-99 program, and State and County Emergency Managers near Omaha, Neb.

19 Feb 2013

Corps to host Philippi Park public meeting Feb. 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a second public meeting Feb. 26 at the Rufus Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam.

19 Feb 2013

Bonneville Dam hosts Great Electrifying Event Feb. 23

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Great Electrifying Event Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

19 Feb 2013

Groundbreaking for new center at Lake City

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with officials from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emergency Services Building scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m.

19 Feb 2013

Lifesaving awards presented to Eufaula Lake rangers, Oklahoma trooper

Oklahoma Marine Enforcement Section Trooper Danny Choate and Eufaula Lake park rangers Eric Fassio and Chris Gilliland participated in the rescue and were recently recognized for their efforts with lifesaving awards presented by Tulsa District commander Col. Michael Teague.

19 Feb 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct visitor surveys at recreation areas beginning this spring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will conduct visitor surveys this spring and summer at more than 30 of its lake sites nationwide. Beginning in late March and continuing through September 2013, visitors exiting USACE-managed recreation facilities will be asked about their length of stay and overall experience. Participation in the survey is voluntary.

19 Feb 2013

Willow poles along Sacramento River help fish, won’t harm levees

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District project to plant willow poles along 30,000 feet of levees in the Sacramento and San Joaquin river systems is under way, designed to preserve habitat for threatened fish.

19 Feb 2013

District employee recognized as a New Face in Engineering

She may not have dreamed of getting lowered underground or working on the largest federal facility

19 Feb 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct visitor surveys at recreation areas beginning this spring

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will conduct visitor surveys this spring and summer at more than 30 of its lake sites nationwide. Beginning in late March and continuing through September 2013, visitors exiting USACE-managed recreation facilities will be asked about their length of stay and overall experience. Participation in the survey is voluntary.