9 Jan 2013

Milestones reached at Herbert Hoover Dike as dedication to water management balance continues

The past year saw both low water and high water at Lake Okeechobee, as well as completion of one project and the start of others on Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD). The best news occurred in October, when the last section of cutoff wall in the dike between Port Mayaca and Belle Glade was accepted by Jacksonville District construction representatives. The action meant 21.4 miles of cutoff wall that had been under construction since 2007 was in place, reducing the risk of failure for the southeast portion of the dike.

9 Jan 2013

Interagency Report Published on Information Required for Short-Term Water Management Decisions

WASHINGTON, DC - January 9, 2013.  Adapting to future climate change impacts requires capabilities

9 Jan 2013

Corps employees run as relay team in local marathon

Teamwork is important in the workplace, and essential in a relay race.On Sunday, Oct. 21, five

9 Jan 2013

Corps awards $878,000 contract for maintenance dredging at Portsmouth Harbor, Piscataqua River

Maintenance dredging at Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River in Maine and New Hampshire, will be completed under the terms of a $878,000 contract awarded on Dec. 27, 2012 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.

9 Jan 2013

Corps awards $878,000 contract for maintenance dredging at Portsmouth Harbor, Piscataqua River - Work to start in February

CONCORD, Mass. – Maintenance dredging at Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River in Maine and New

8 Jan 2013

Corps seeks comments for revised Sandy River Delta Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on its revised plan to improve habitat for juvenile salmonids in the Sandy River Delta, particularly those species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The public is invited to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment until Jan. 21, 2013.

8 Jan 2013

Hypothermia Clearwater Lake Update

PIEDMONT, Mo. — The start of a new year is a great time for friends and family to enjoy the outdoors together. However, it is also the time of year when hypothermia can change a carefree fishing, camping or hunting trip into a life threatening situation.

8 Jan 2013

Open house at former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

MEAD, Neb.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to their quarterly open house scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Yutan VFW Country Club, 1581 Yutan Road, Yutan, Nebraska.

8 Jan 2013

Eagles Day events open to the public

LAWRENCE, Kan.— Looking for something different to do this winter? Come enjoy our national bird, the bald eagle, at the Kaw Valley Eagles Day in Lawrence on Saturday, January 19, or venture out to the Perry Lake Eagles Day on Saturday, January 26.

8 Jan 2013

Public meeting scheduled for Audubon Bend Conceptual Site Plan Development

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Holy Family Parish (Sacred Heart Hall), 807 Emerson Ave., in Wynot, Neb. from 6 to 8:00 pm to gather public input on development of a conceptual site plan for the restoration of habitat and recreation features at the recently acquired Audubon Bend property in Cedar County, Neb.