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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces releases to Caloosahatchee Estuary under Recovery Operations

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will further reduce releases through the S-79 into the Caloosahatchee River Estuary as part of Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations on April 19. Current projections show conditions are favorable for successfully reaching recovery metrics if dry conditions continue.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin dredging at Holland Harbor

    The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start dredging the entrance to Holland Harbor as early as Thursday, April 24 to remove shoaling across the federal channel.  Surveys indicate a shoal formed in the winter months across the entrance to the harbor that could potentially impact commercial dredging if not addressed. 

  • Volunteers offer time, talent to improve Omaha District projects

    A total of 460 community volunteers donated 18,708 hours of their time to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District projects in 2024.

  • ‘Like going to the dentist’: Perry Dam tests innovative preventative maintenance system to clean relief wells

    Preventative maintenance is important for many things—cars, homes and even our bodies. Keeping things healthy and running smoothly helps prevent major breaks or failures throughout the course of a life. The same is true for dam and levee relief wells. Some dams and levees are built with a system of water wells, which are constructed downstream to relieve excess pressure in the foundation. These relief wells experience natural build-up and need to be cleaned, roughly every three to five years, to ensure water can flow freely.

  • Miter gate installation begins at Chickamauga Lock

    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction and Tennessee Valley Authority, recently began erecting massive miter gates for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. This milestone brings the project closer to its goal of enabling both recreational vessels and commercial barges to pass through the new lock chamber, a critical step in modernizing regional infrastructure.

  • Perimeter Wall Construction Project At Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Begins April 18

    As part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) long-term effort to clean contaminated groundwater, soil and sediments at the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund site, USACE replaces the deteriorated perimeter steel sheet pile wall. The project is in line with the EPA's long-term goal to improve the environmental health of Puget Sound and convert the site into a beautiful park the community can enjoy for years to come.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Public Information Sessions in Support of Public Comment for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update

    NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the start of a 30-day public comment period for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update. We encourage all interested parties to review the report and provide written feedback for consideration.

  • USACE, K-water renew Memorandum of Understanding to continue exchanges between the two agencies

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and K-water signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an event at K-water’s Research Institute in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025. The new agreement, signed almost ten years to the day from its predecessor, will allow for collaborative activities in the area of water resource management.

  • The Han Legacy: A World Traveler, The Wave Chaser and The Book Lover

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District prides itself on building strong foundations and quality structures because the buildings are what remain of an everlasting legacy. Like USACE, the Han family—Sam (69), father of Cedric (43) and Nathan (41)—has built a legacy spanning over four decades at FED.

  • Heavyweight precision: Medium capacity fleet tackles 235,000-pound miter gates repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Medium Capacity Fleet removed the miter gates from the main chamber to perform repairs at New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Stratton, Ohio, April 15, 2025.