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  • Systematic Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediments: Matching Sediment Needs with Dredging Requirements

    PURPOSE: This technical note (TN) will outline a framework to identify beneficial and cost-effective coastal beneficial use of dredged sediment (BUDS) projects. Creation of a BUDS framework that can be applied at scale will promote sustainable BUDS practices, facilitating the delivery of flood risk management, social, and environmental benefits while still fulfilling the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) navigation mission. This proactive forecasting approach uses multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and optimization tools to balance tradeoffs between navigation dredging and BUDS goals over project-scale timespans. The proposed framework utilizes available tools to quantify ecological system evolution and current and future dredging needs to develop a systems-level approach to BUDS. Required data include current and future information on (1) existing and planned natural and created aquatic ecological systems, which may include natural and nature-based features (NNBFs), (2) dredging requirements and costs, and (3) aquatic system physical and environmental data.

  • REUNIÓN PÚBLICA PROGRAMADA PARA DIRIGIRSE A PROBLEMAS DE INUNDACIONES Y FLUJO DE ESCOMBROS DE CENTRAL EL PASO

    El Distrito de Albuquerque, Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE) y El Paso Water (EPWater) están realizando un estudio para determinar cómo abordar los problemas de inundación y flujo de escombros en Central El Paso.

  • Tickets Required for Indian Creek Halloween Walk 2022

    September 19, 2022, Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is announcing that the Indian Creek Halloween Walk admittance will be by advance tickets only. Tickets are $5.00 per vehicle. The Indian Creek Halloween Walk for 2022, is scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Saturday, October 22, 2022 (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

  • BaseOps program supports Big Red One

    The BaseOps program consists of executing defined services structured around preventive and corrective maintenance. The objective is to preserve and maintain systems in such a condition that they may be effectively used for their designated functional purpose.

  • Adapting Agile Philosophies and Tools for a Research Environment

    Abstract: There exist myriad project management methodologies, but none is focused solely on scientific research. Research projects are unique compared to other types of projects, including software development, manufacturing, and drug trials; research projects inherently have unplanned risks. These risks provide a challenge to managing resources, developing schedules, and providing team ownership while still achieving project goals. To help mitigate the risks and the challenges associated with scientific research, a methodology to manage research projects needs to be developed.

  • Congrats to Employee of the Month, Samantha Harper!!

    When life gives you Monday, the Memphis District gives you motivation. How? Because MVM employees know how to rock it like no one else. Take for example the district's latest Employee of the Month, Samantha Harper. During the month of August, District Commander Col. Brian Sawser had the opportunity to meet with our Grand Prairie and Bayou Meto project sponsors to get a firsthand look at all the work that’s been done thus far.

  • R.D. Bailey to Drawdown Early

    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that R.D. Bailey Lake will drawdown the lake to winter pool elevation earlier than normal this year. This action will allow for a new waterline crossing between the Big Branch Day Use Area and Guyandotte Point Recreation Area to be completed during more favorable weather conditions and providing a larger access to the shoreline area.

  • PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED TO ADDRESS CENTRAL EL PASO FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOW ISSUES

    USACE-Albuquerque District and El Paso Water are conducting a study to determine how to address flooding and debris flow problems in Central El Paso, Texas. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Memorial Park Senior Center, 1800 Byron St., El Paso, TX 79930.

  • Institute for Water Resources developing ‘expert planners’ to solve tomorrow’s challenges today

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Institute for Water Resources (IWR) is strengthening the nation’s ability to solve complex water resource challenges through leadership development.

  • New Orleans District changes command

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District commander Col. Stephen Murphy handed the reins to Col. Cullen Jones during a formal change of command ceremony at the district’s headquarters Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.