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  • PHOTOS: Crowds gather in beautiful wintery landscape at Shenango for Eagle Fest

    The Shenango River Lake hosted its fifth annual Eagle Fest at the lake in partnership with other natural conservation agencies, including Shenango River Watchers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and other volunteer groups.

  • Cybersecurity program providing vital services for National Guard, Defense Logistics Agency

    Physical cyber inventories are important as organizations may not be aware of all their information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) assets.

  • Looking Back at the Foundations of Apollo: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Road to the Moon

    The Apollo 11 moon landing took place on July 20, 1969. The journey to that historic moment reveals the indispensable contributions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From building launch facilities to laying the groundwork for the Apollo program, the Corps played a critical role in the dawn of the United States' space age.

  • That's a Wrap – Black Rock Lock Looks Back on 2024

    (BUFALO, N.Y.) Jan. 17, 2025 – The Black Rock Lock has wrapped up an eventful year, bringing a mix of challenges and achievements for a lock which is over 100 years old. Maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the Black Rock Lock provides the only means for deep draft commercial vessels to reach delivery ports on the upper Niagara River. It also provides safe navigation by allowing vessels to bypass the rapids on the Niagara River at the outlet of Lake Erie.

  • 13th Annual Ben Sapp Memorial Shed Antler Hunt for Youth at Mark Twain Lake

    January 14, 2025, Mark Twain Lake – Are you looking for a new outdoor adventure? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake in partnership with the Monroe City Whitetails Unlimited Chapter, the Mark Twain Lake Visitors and Educational Resource Center Committee, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Mark Twain State Park are proud to announce the return of the Annual Ben Sapp Memorial Shed Hunt for Youth. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.

  • Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest award

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today.

  • USACE Vicksburg District extends timeline for publication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Pearl River Basin, Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project

    Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announces the publication timeline of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Pearl River Basin, Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project has been extended. This announcement follows a recent trip to Jackson, Mississippi, by Jamie Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, who toured the impacted areas and met with leaders of the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood & Drainage Control District on the important needs of the project.

  • WRDA 2024 authorizes vital Memphis District construction projects

    President Joe Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024) into law, Jan. 4, 2025. The WRDA 2024 is a comprehensive legislative package that provides for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Congress uses the WRDA process to authorize water resources development projects for the nation. It is important to note that Water Resources Development Acts (WRDAs) strictly authorize legislation and do not include funding for WRDA-authorized studies and/or projects. Included in the WRDA 2024 are two projects from the Memphis District: the North Desoto County Stormwater Project and the Hatchie-Loosahatchie Ecosystem Restoration Project.

  • Public invited to attend a meeting about Water Control Manual Updates at Kanopolis and Wilson Reservoirs

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Jan. 29, 2025, to discuss updating the Water Control Manuals for Kanopolis and Wilson dams. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about how USACE uses the Water Control Manuals at each of its reservoirs, how updates to the manuals will be accomplished and to provide their input to the technical team. USACE is interested in what physical, social and environmental changes the community has observed around the reservoirs and below the dams since the projects were built.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee rescues kayaker on Caney Fork River

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee played a crucial role in rescuing a kayaker who capsized on the Caney Fork River near Center Hill Dam on Dec. 31, 2024. Kevin Salvilla, Natural Resource Program Manager at Center Hill Lake, responded to the distress call, ensuring the kayaker's safety in challenging conditions.