14 Jul 2023

Radiology renovation enhances Joint Base Lewis-McChord readiness

The project provides upgrades to space and equipment used for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Breast Imaging, Ultrasound, General Radiographic, Fluoroscopy and Computed Tomography (CT Scan) sections of the Radiology Department.

14 Jul 2023

Research shows minerals can help mitigate PFAS in groundwater

Emerging chemicals of environmental concern in water represent a major challenge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in terms of exposure risks to humans and the environment. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is working to understand detection, fate and transport, and remediation of a group of these chemicals, generally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

14 Jul 2023

Wrackcycling: Using nature to build stronger dune systems

Most beachgoers don’t think anything of the brown line of seaweed and other organic material that marks beach tide lines. This natural material that washes onto the beach – called wrack – includes algae, sea grasses and some invertebrates such as sponges and soft corals. Despite its unassumingness, wrack may be essential to helping dunes in protecting coastal shorelines from damaging weather such as hurricanes and tropical storms.

14 Jul 2023

EWN toolkit streamlines and standardizes USACE Coastal Storm Modeling

Natural and nature-based features (NNBFs) are becoming more prevalent in coastal resiliency and protection design as climate change threatens social, economic and environmental systems along the U.S. coast. However, planners need enhanced processes to predict and quantify their benefits prior to implementation.

14 Jul 2023

Digital buoys could expand inland navigation communications network

With more than 12,000 buoys already playing a critical role in our nation’s inland navigation system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is researching a way to use patented technology to make those buoys even more valuable.

14 Jul 2023

ERDC labs lead modernization of dredging evaluation guidance, tools for environmental compliance decisions

The project delivery team for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dredging Operations and Environmental Research, or DOER, Project 19-11 recently published technical guidance and tools for modernizing the conduct of dredging evaluations for open water disposal compliance.

14 Jul 2023

New York District sets Change of Command

NEW YORK – Colonel Alex Young will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony. Colonel Young has served in a variety of military assignments spanning his career of more than 21 years.

14 Jul 2023

Notice of Availability of the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study, Revised Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (RDIFR-EIS)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District (CEMVN), has prepared RDIFR-EIS for your review and comment.

13 Jul 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Civil Works Projects Underway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program received over $26 million for several projects in South Carolina. The Charleston District is working internally and with our nonfederal sponsors to get this work underway.

13 Jul 2023

Soccer Player Turned Army Officer Rises Through the Ranks

Capt. Galen Kreutzberger, who joined the Charleston District as a first lieutenant in February of last year, reflects on his decision to join the Army and his experience at the Charleston District.