22 Dec 2021

Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake, which will be used for aquatic habitat improvement projects Dec. 27.

21 Dec 2021

USACE receives debris removal mission from FEMA following Kentucky tornadoes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has received a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin debris removal and disposal in Graves County, Kentucky, which includes the town of Mayfield. The $120 million mission assignment for direct federal assistance will include removal and disposal of approximately two million cubic yards of debris from Graves County where severe weather and tornadoes caused widespread devastation Dec. 10-11, 2021.

21 Dec 2021

Abiquiu Lake’s annual Midwinter Eagle Count scheduled for Saturday Jan. 8, 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. Hot coffee and snacks will be provided during registration.

21 Dec 2021

Shenango River Watchers to host second annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host the second annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake Jan. 8.

21 Dec 2021

21-063 Confluence Island HMU to be redesignated as a Safety Zone; hunting with firearms will no longer be allowed

LEWISTON, Idaho. – The Confluence Island Habitat Management Unit (HMU), within the State of Idaho, will no longer be open to hunting with a firearm of any type beginning January 1, 2022.

21 Dec 2021

HSDRRS levee lift General Re-evaluation Reports signed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Director of Civil Works recently signed the final Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity and West Bank & Vicinity General Re-evaluation Reports.

21 Dec 2021

Certification program leads to academic degree for project manager

Jesus Ramirez, Program Manager with Huntsville Center’s Fuels Program, recently completed a certification program that not only enhances Ramirez’ ability to contribute to Huntsville Center’s mission, but also added an academic degree to his accomplishments.

21 Dec 2021

ERDC, The University of Southern Mississippi work to re-establish Gulf reefs

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), the University of Kentucky and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) continue work on a three-year collaboration to create oyster reef habitat in the northern Gulf of Mexico for experimental purposes.

20 Dec 2021

Now available! Corps of Engineers lake hunting guides in the palm of your hand

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Visitors to public lands can take advantage of interactive maps to improve hunting and other outdoor experiences at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes through a free Hunting Map tool available at USACE Hunting App . With just a few clicks visitors can link to lake area maps, hunting boundaries, rules and regulations, access points, terrain, land cover and much more!

20 Dec 2021

Army Corps Announces Lease Available for Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes, Ives Run Camp Store Concession

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is accepting proposals for the Ives Run Recreation Area Concession lease until Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The ten-year lease agreement encompasses the operation of the Ives Run camp store and campground laundry facility. In addition, the successful applicant will have the option to offer boat rentals.