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12 Oct 2022
Corps extends public comment period for proposed dredging and material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project
In the wake of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the region, Jacksonville District has extended the public comment period for its its proposed Finding of No Significant Impact and draft Environmental Assessment for maintenance dredging and dredged material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project at Port Miami, in Miami Dade County, Florida, from Oct. 19 until Nov. 3, 2022.
12 Oct 2022
Corps begins constructing underwater sill to halt saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River
Project designed to prevent further upriver progression of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District began construction of an underwater sill Oct. 11, 2022, across the bed of the Mississippi River channel to prevent further upriver progression of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico.
12 Oct 2022
Corps of Engineers seeks public review and comment for proposed maintenance dredging of Sawpit Creek
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, seeks public review and comment on its Environmental Assessment in regard to proposed maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) channel, settling basins and advance maintenance areas (AMA) in the waters of Sawpit Creek, the Amelia River and Nassau Sound, Florida. Comments must be received by Nov. 4, 2022, for consideration.
12 Oct 2022
Planning and Programming team wins national awards
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Planning and Programming Support team received national recognition at the American Planning Association’s National Federal Planning Division Conference for the second year in a row.
12 Oct 2022
Virginia Beach coastal storm risk management study by USACE, city looking for public feedback
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Virginia Beach are holding an in-person public scoping meeting and two virtual office hour sessions for the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) feasibility study.
12 Oct 2022
How to Identify US Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program contractors
The temporary blue roofs offered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof are free. Here's how to spot a USACE employee or contractor, and what to do if you suspect fraud or misrepresentation.
11 Oct 2022
Congrats and Thank You, Joanna!
Permit Manager Joanna Neu identified a need to strengthen site visit accountability procedures. After getting the Regulatory Team's buy-in, she followed through with formally instructing the staff on the newly created accountability processes. The regulatory team has been accident free for the past five fiscal years, and with Joanna's leadership, they're on target for another year free of any safety incidents, making their office accident-free for a total of six years.
11 Oct 2022
Corps seeks public comments on riverbank stabilization project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for the Upper Sioux Community Minnesota Riverbank Stabilization Project.
11 Oct 2022
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 22-56 Sailing Instruction Update NM 221.4 - NM 222.4
MKARNS - Due to shoaling, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should continue to run the red line at NM 221.4 and the green line from NM 221.7 to NM 222.4.
11 Oct 2022
Bock assumes role of Deputy District Engineer for USACE Louisville District
Mr. John Bock has been selected as the new Deputy District Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of