15 Jun 2023

Construction begins on project to help agriculture researchers conserve nut, fruit crops for today and tomorrow

Renovation and construction began June 15 at the Lewis Brown Research Farm in Corvallis, Oregon, where nearly 35,000 square feet of screenhouses and greenhouses are being upgraded.

15 Jun 2023

LA 23 Asset Management Group, LLC (LA 23) (22-0193)

LA 23 is requesting authorization to install a continuous, pile-supported wharf structure at the (-)50-foot contour in the river. There will be four discrete pile-supported approachways from the wharf back across the batture. Where the approachways cross the levee section they will be supported by spread footings. The approachways will then reach the elevated container stacking area. The container stacking area between the levee and Hwy 23 will be elevated to approximately (+)17.5 feet and retaining walls will be installed.

15 Jun 2023

Is Union City Dam broken? The dry bed reservoir functions just right

By definition, a dam is “a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials such as soil or snow”…so why does Union City Dam sometimes look like there’s no water in it? That contradiction is by design: Union City Dam is the only “dry” reservoir in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.

15 Jun 2023

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas on June 16 and June 19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide, including at Sacramento District’s 10 lake and river projects, in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19.

15 Jun 2023

Army 3Rs Explosives Safety Program raises awareness amid recent incidents

In the wake of two recent incidents involving the discovery and detonation of live grenades, the Army’s Three Rs Explosives Safety Program is increasing its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers associated with munitions.

15 Jun 2023

ERDC R&D Strategy: Connecting the Dots to Innovation

Abstract: The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Board of Directors establishes the organization’s vision, mission, values and strategy. The strategy is determined by our vision and mission; it is guided by our values; and it is influenced by key national priorities and needs.

15 Jun 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to plant native flowers at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area on Saturday June 24 during National Pollinator Week

ALVA, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District invites the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam South Recreation Area near Alva during National Pollinator Week, on Saturday, June 24, from 7:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. The Corps is looking for 100 or more volunteers of all ages, for any amount of time, to plant nearly 9,000 Florida native pollinator wildflowers and grasses.

15 Jun 2023

USACE seeks comments on proposed work in freshwater wetlands in New Haven, Conn.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work

15 Jun 2023

Town of Yarmouth seeks USACE permit for proposed long-term maintenance dredging work in six channels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work

15 Jun 2023

A boom not heard…is a good thing

In support of World War II, Camp Fannin was established in Smith County in 1943, six miles north of Tyler, Texas, as a U.S. Army Infantry Replacement Training Center for small arms, artillery, and tank gunnery training. The site became home to more than 200,000 soldiers until it was declared surplus in 1946. At that time, the land acquired for Camp Fannin was excessed for privately owned use.