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21 Jan 2010
New employees see ‘big picture’
Employees who joined Middle East District during the past several months participated in a newly formatted orientation program Nov. 18-19, which is designed to provide a better understanding of the organization’s overall mission and how their individual efforts contribute to its success.
20 Jan 2010
Corps Seeks Agricultural Lease Applications at Lake Red Rock, Red Rock Dam Project
Rock Island, Illinois — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking applications for seven leases for agricultural purposes, with a total of 458 acres. The leases are for a five-year term. Applications will be evaluated based upon the highest annual rental proposed.
20 Jan 2010
Corps and DNR Host Rice Lake Open House
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites the public to attend an open house for the Environmental Management Program’s Rice Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project.
19 Jan 2010
Corps to collect feedback on development of Request for Proposal for Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps
Jan. 21 working group meeting to take place at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox CathedralNEW ORLEANS, LA
19 Jan 2010
U.S. ARMY GEOSPATIAL CENTER SUPPORTS HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
The U.S. Army Geospatial Center’s Hydrologic and Environmental Analysis branch compiled earthquake, water and geology maps, as well as a number of other data sets and made them available via the AGC’s public and internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Web sites in support of U.S. humanitarian efforts to Haiti.
11 Jan 2010
Corps announces Lakeshore Dr. and Franklin Ave. closures between London Avenue & the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal
NEW ORLEANS – Due to ongoing construction of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System,
8 Jan 2010
Corps awards $29 million in contracts to reduce risk in St. Charles Parish
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded five
5 Jan 2010
Contract awarded for storm proofing on West Bank of Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $17.3 million contract to storm
28 Dec 2009
Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study Continues
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District, in partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids, continues to review and evaluate flood risk management alternatives for the City. The Corps has completed a preliminary analysis for an alternative that mirrors the City of Cedar Rapids’ preferred plan. This alternative includes levees and floodwalls on both sides of the Cedar River built to June 2008 record flood levels.
24 Dec 2009
Markland Board of Investigation results released
Louisville, KY – The Markland Board of Investigation found improper alignment of the gate leaves,