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11 Dec 2012
New York District activates Breach Contingency Plan after Sandy
When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island it brought destruction to coastal areas and power outages throughout the region. It also punched three breaches in barrier islands in Suffolk County, leading to the activation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District’s Breach Contingency Plan - which had never actually been fully activated.
11 Dec 2012
ERDC software aids Detroit fire department
In Detroit, Mich., vacant and abandoned homes are a major problem. After losing a quarter of its population between 2000 and 2010, the city is estimated to have 40,000 such properties that are a breeding ground for criminal activity and create safety hazards, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. Now, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center technology is helping the city clean up.
11 Dec 2012
Dredging commences for the number one area of contamination in the Great Lakes after 40 years
The Indiana Harbor and Canal had not been dredged since 1972, but thanks to a truly collaborative effort, the Chicago District has started to safely remove and contain sediment to not only restore deep draft commercial navigation but improve water quality in southern Lake Michigan.
11 Dec 2012
Corps of Engineers reissues general permit for the state of Vermont for minimal-impact activities in U.S. waters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has reissued the statewide Vermont General Permit for minimal-impact activities in U.S. waters within the state of Vermont.
11 Dec 2012
Maine Department of Transportation seeks permit to place fill in Shagrock Brook in Orient to replace Route 11 bridge
CONCORD, Mass. – The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps
11 Dec 2012
Maine Department of Transportation seeks Corps permit to place stone, concrete fill for scour protection of bridges
CONCORD, Mass. – The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps
11 Dec 2012
March ARB breaks ground on new airfield traffic control tower and base operations facility
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District joined community leaders Dec. 8 to break ground for the new March Air Reserve Base's nearly 16,000 sq. foot airfield traffic control tower and base operations facility.
11 Dec 2012
IWR Supports Lower Mekong Basin Strategic Scenario Planning
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - December 11, 2012. USACE IWR team members recently led a three-day workshop
11 Dec 2012
New York District activates Breach Contingency Plan after Sandy
When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island it brought destruction to coastal areas and power outages throughout the region.
10 Dec 2012
Mill Creek Office parking lot temporary closures to occur Dec. 11-12
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Vehicle and pedestrian access to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mill Creek Office parking area will be closed intermittently on Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Wednesday, Dec. 12, to allow contractors to place asphalt in areas associated with the new public restroom installed there last week.