• Advances in Dredged Material Evaluations for Inland and Ocean Aquatic Placement: Modernized Processes and Supportive Tools

    Abstract: As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ mission to evaluate and move dredged material (DM) to maintain navigation channels, environmental evaluation of the prospective material is required by the Code of Federal Regulations. While existing guidance manuals provide useful guidance to DM regulators, they are over 30 years old and not reflective of the latest science. However, efforts to update procedures and publish the documents individually or as a combined dredging manual have been thus far unsuccessful. These issues, coupled with a lack of consistent reporting and decision documentation, lead to delays arising from challenges addressing project-specific issues not clearly covered within the existing guidance, revisiting previously resolved issues or negotiating disputes between permitting authorities. This technical report provides a path toward modernization of the environmental compliance aspects of DM evaluation guidance in part through software executables guiding the management and decision process and through a structured, evidence-based approach. The value added is an updated approach to DM testing and evaluation decisions.
  • Corps of Engineers to reopen Lock and Dam 1 visitor center

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is reopening its Lock and Dam 1 visitor center May 26.
  • McGlinn Island Jetty emergency repairs underway to protect endangered salmon

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District. lead emergency repairs to the McGlinn Island Jetty and resident endangered salmon, near La Conner, Washington.
  • Blue Marsh Lake Seguridad en el Agua y Otros Recordatorios para el Inicio de la Temporada de Verano

    El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU., Blue Marsh Lake Park Rangers desea recordar a los visitantes la importancia de practicar actividades seguras, sensatas y reflexivas en, sobre y alrededor de aguas abiertas.
  • Blue Marsh Lake - Water Safety and Other Reminders for Summer Season Kickoff

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Blue Marsh Lake Park Rangers would like to remind visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on, and around open water. Park Rangers are preparing for another busy summer season kicking off Memorial Day weekend.
  • Leisure At the Lake Summer Series – A New Way to Learn and Partake in Recreation

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proud to present a new summer series for you and your family to enjoy. The Leisure at the Lake Summer Series is our effort to promote outdoor recreation through interactive, educational activities that are available to all ages, children and adults alike.
  • ENTICE Illinois Pollinator Workshop to be Held at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be hosting an ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) Illinois Pollinator workshop at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023. This workshop will provide training for educators through a hands-on, interdisciplinary workshop led by natural resource professionals and educators.
  • USACE supports the Fort Cavazos Safety Day Event

    On a bright and sunny central Texas morning the first of two waves of hundreds of Soldiers gathered around the entrance to Phantom Warrior Stadium to kick off the inaugural Safety Day event, May 19 at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
  • Louisville District cuts ribbon at Yakima Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the U.S. Army Reserve 88th Readiness
  • Army Corps invites public comment on shoreline protection plan at Ofu Airport

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Port Administration (DPA) is announcing the release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) which identifies a proposed plan for shoreline protection at the Ofu Airport in American Samoa.