• USACE- Chicago District Emergency Management Division 101

    Within this series of ‘101’ articles, we will be looking at the work and effort of the numerous divisions at the Chicago District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Join us as we together learn more about the inner workings of the Chicago District by talking with the people who are making things happen.
  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

    SACRAMENTO, California -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will
  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continues to make significant progress executing Superstorm Sandy Program

    NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), New York City, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently held press conferences to discuss its progress in executing the Superstorm Sandy Coastal Risk Reduction Program—a comprehensive decade-long effort designed to increase coastal storm risk reduction measures for residents of communities across the tri-state.  
  • W.P. Franklin Lock recreational facilities remain closed temporarily following Hurricane Ian

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District would like to inform the public that the recreational facilities at the W.P Franklin Lock and Dam on the Caloosahatchee River near Alva, Florida, sustained damage during Hurricane Ian and will remain closed until further notice.
  • Small Business Industry Day draws large crowd

    The event featured a general overview of doing business with the Huntsville Center and covered major regulatory changes and upcoming acquisitions, followed by an opportunity for attendees to interact directly with program managers and contracting officials for the Center’s more than 40 programs.
  • Antoinette R. Gant promoted to Brigadier General

    Antoinette R. Gant was promoted to the rank of brigadier general today in a traditional military
  • USACE Vicksburg District responds to historically low water conditions on lower Mississippi River

    VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is responding to historically low water conditions on the Lower Mississippi River by dredging the channel, conducting surveys, and monitoring river stages. During a temporary closure to navigation near Rosedale, Mississippi, from Oct. 27 at 4:00 p.m. to Oct. 29, the USACE Vicksburg District Dredge Jadwin will work to clear the channel. Depending on the dredge progress during the initial closure, additional closures may be needed in order to complete the work.
  • USACE Seeks Public Comments on New C&SF Flood Risk Management Study

    The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act document for a proposed flood risk management study initiated under the authority of Section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 within the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Project. USACE invites the participation of Federal and state agencies, Native American Tribes, local agencies, and interested stakeholders in providing comments and identifying any issues or concerns. Comments are due by Nov. 28.
  • Transatlantic Middle East District awards contract for Jeddah Site Preparation – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    The Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) awarded a contract for Jeddah Site Preparation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the amount of $11,976,770.57 to Yuksel Insaat Saudia Co. Ltd., on October 26, 2022.