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  • Log Boom Necessary to Help Sequester Debris at Cochiti Lake

    The District has generated outreach materials and has updated its website to remind boaters and kayakers visiting Cochiti Lake that a log boom is in place.

  • Corps extends Isabella Dam draft EIS comment period through May 22

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District extended the public comment period for the Isabella Dam draft environmental impact statement, giving the public an additional 15 days to provide feedback on potential Isabella Dam fixes.

  • USACE IWR Briefs OMB on Working Draft Report for Port and Inland Waterways Modernization: Options for the Future

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - April 27, 2012.  On April 12, USACE Institute for Water Resources (IWR)

  • Corps oversees construction of new battle lab

    Construction is underway to expand the capabilities of a laboratory tasked by the Army to train Soldiers in an ever -changing wartime environment. The Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group battle laboratory celebrated its construction start in a ground-breaking ceremony yesterday on post.

  • ODU's 'smooth sailing' aids in restoring health of Elizabeth River

    Perfect sailing weather awaited the Old Dominion University sailing team, but they chose instead to remain ashore on the banks of the Elizabeth River -- just long enough to celebrate the grand opening of their new sailing pier. Flanked by friends and guests, ODU officials and its project partners, Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Norfolk, cut the ribbon on the new sailing pier water access project and companion Elizabeth River Wetlands Restoration project.

  • Emergency responders shake out earthquake preparedness, recovery plans

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2012) – If a major earthquake occurred along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, it would likely result in widespread damage in several states, particularly Tennessee. At an emergency management planning meeting at Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Headquarters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District led discussions during a New Madrid Planning Workshop to prepare for such a catastrophe.

  • Army Corps announces extension and public hearing on Jameson Island project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has issued a public notice announcing plans to extend the comment period and hold a public hearing on their Jameson Island Unit Shallow Water Habitat Restoration Project an additional 60 days, until June 30, 2012.

  • Corps extends Isabella Dam draft EIS comment period through May 22

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District extended the public comment period for the Isabella Dam draft environmental impact statement, giving the public an additional 15 days to provide feedback on potential Isabella Dam fixes.

  • Rainstorms and snowmelt forecasted to increase river flows; Corps encourages flood-safety preparedness

    Mother Nature must have known April 22-28 is National Severe Weather Week. Sunday marked the beginning of the first-ever National Severe Weather Week. NOAA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnered to raise awareness about severe weather risks and preparedness. "Be a Force of Nature" and check out this website www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/news/042212_severe.html.

  • Army Corps flood teams assist northern Idaho communities

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has two flood teams out in northern Idaho and has completed levee strengthening work in central Washington near Naches.