25 Apr 2011

National Shoreline Management Study Website Launched

ALEXANDRIA, VA—April 25, 2011. IWR has launched a redesigned National Shoreline Management Study

25 Apr 2011

Corps' first multi-benefit project moves forward at Hamilton City

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 25, 2011) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is moving forward on a first-of-a-kind project in Hamilton City, Calif. Slated to begin summer 2012, the Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project focuses on measures that produce both flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration benefits under the first successful application of Planning Civil Works Projects under the Environmental Operating Principles (EC 1105-2-404.) This Corps environmental sustainability guideline states projects should be formulated for multiple purposes whenever possible, subject to budgetary constraints.

22 Apr 2011

Louisville District uses new technology to support Smithland flood-fight

Story by John Neville, public affairsThey figured they only had about 75 hours—the amount of time it

22 Apr 2011

Corps hosts ‘Industry Day’ in Walla Walla and Boise to learn about federal contracting opportunities

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting “Industry Day” in Walla Walla, Wash., on April 28 and Boise, Idaho, on May 12. The district is inviting anyone interested in learning about tools needed to do business with the Corps, upcoming contract opportunities and how to compete for them, or showcasing their capabilities to Corps personnel. There is no charge to participate, but seating is limited, and RSVPs are required.

21 Apr 2011

Honolulu District Civilian Employee to Receive Prestigious National Award

Kris Young, who serves as the executive administrative assistant to the chief of the Engineering and Construction Division at the District, will receive the Federal Asian Pacific American Council’s Excellence in Individual Achievement award during the 26th FAPAC National Leadership Training Conference held May 9 to 13.

21 Apr 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for information about the former Advance Base Depot – Rifle Range

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Site Inspection at the former Advance Base Depot – Rifle Range.

21 Apr 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for information about the former Port Hueneme Seacoast Defense Site

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Site Inspection at the former Port Hueneme Seacoast Defense Site.

20 Apr 2011

Second St. Bernard Parish floodwall can now defend against a 100-year storm

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Team New Orleans, today achieved a major risk

20 Apr 2011

Corps of Engineers completes Hanford Reach Interpretive Center draft Environmental Assessment and other key reviews

Walla Walla, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Hanford Reach Interpretive Center project. The Center is a project of the Richland Public Facilities District, which proposed to build on a project site on Corps-administered land located in Columbia Park West in Richland, Wash. The Corps proposes to approve construction of the Center if the proposed action is determined to not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and does not require preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), a more in-depth document.

20 Apr 2011

Corps of Engineers activates Phase I floodfight for second time

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 20, 2011 – For a second time this spring, the Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has initiated a Phase I floodfight in the northern portion of their area of responsibility due to high Mississippi and Ohio River stages.