8 Feb 2012

On the border: USACE works with stakeholders to complete remote garrisons for Afghan Border Police

Protecting and controlling borders are key elements of statehood. To help the Afghan government control its borders, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South is building eight company garrisons for the Afghan Border Police.

8 Feb 2012

Los Angeles District commander helps students visualize a STEM life

Col. Mark Toy, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, spoke with more than 90 Roosevelt Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) High School students Jan. 20 during a Viva Technology Day on campus.

8 Feb 2012

Public Notice for Proposed Ridge Road Extension results in valuable public input

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) published a public notice for the proposed Ridge Road extension project (Permit Application No. SAJ-2011-00551 (IP-TEH)), Nov. 28, 2011.

8 Feb 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases Work Plans for fiscal year 2012 Civil Works appropriations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released its work plans for the Army Civil Works program through the end of fiscal year 2012. The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2012, Division B of Public Law 112-74, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, signed into law by President Obama on December 23, provided total FY12 appropriations for the Army Civil Works program of $5.002 billion.

8 Feb 2012

What is a dredging placement area?

Q: What is a placement area (PA)? A: A placement area is a federally-authorized disposal site for dredged material.

8 Feb 2012

Corps to build new Mill Creek Dam office; visitor services to be improved

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Construction will soon begin on a new office building for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps), Mill Creek Flood Control Project, located along side Mill Creek off Reservoir Road just east of Walla Walla’s city limits.

8 Feb 2012

Wilmington District nets an additional $32.8 million in FY 2012 Civil Works Appropriations for ongoing projects

Wilmington, N.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, today, released about $32.8 million in additional

7 Feb 2012

Mississippi Valley Division continues Operation Watershed recovery work, risk management strategies for the 2012 flood season

The 2011 Mississippi River flood was among the largest recorded along the Mississippi waterway, and

7 Feb 2012

Corps Seeks Agricultural Lease Applications near Illinois City, Ill.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill.—The Rock Island District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking applications for leasing approximately 10 acres of land for agricultural purposes located on 109th Street, West and North of Illinois City, Illinois. The lease is for a five-year term. Applications will be evaluated based upon the highest annual rental proposed.

7 Feb 2012

Middle East District awards Facilities Support Services Contract

WINCHESTER, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District has awarded a contract to