12 Nov 2021

Army Corps of Engineers assisting with local flood fight efforts

The Emergency Operations Center at the Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is activated in response to an atmospheric river and heavy precipitation impacting the region. Several Western Washington river are expected to rise to flood stage with significant impacts predicted to occur in the Skagit, Snohomish and Snoqualmie river basins. The Nooksack, Stillaguamish, Skykomish, Carbon, Nisqually, Puyallup, Chehalis, Cowlitz, Newaukum, and Skookumchuck rivers are also being closely monitored. Rain is anticipated to continue through today with rivers expected to crest Saturday.

12 Nov 2021

Army Corps, Yakima conduct flood response training

COVID-19 may have put a damper on how training and meetings are conducted, but Seattle District flood team managers learn to adapt, overcome and even improve on this year’s spring flood exercises.

12 Nov 2021

Jacksonville District releases Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for Miami-Dade County Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the publication of the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for the Miami-Dade County, Florida, Coastal Storm Risk Management Study.

10 Nov 2021

21-061 Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm receives Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm received a Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at a ceremony held today at 1 p.m. in Walla Walla, Washington.

10 Nov 2021

Corps hosts public meetings for Akun Harbor study

Representatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District will host two public participation meetings on Nov. 15 and 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Safe Harbor Church and Community Center, also known as the “Trident Church Building,” in Akutan for anyone interested in learning about the Akun Harbor study. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and submit comments throughout the presentations.

10 Nov 2021

Multiple USACE Districts attend Iowa State partnership meeting to discuss collaborative public infrastructure efforts

This week, four U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts met with representatives from the Iowa state agencies to discuss their respective programs, as well as explore collaborative efforts for the future in the state’s public infrastructure projects.

10 Nov 2021

Rend Lake Park Ranger Becomes First-Ever 2x Recipient of National Award

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Specialist Timothy Bischoff received the service’s Hiram H. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence today. Bischoff, the service’s first ever two-time recipient of the award was recognized by the 55th Chief of Engineers Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, in a virtual service-wide ceremony. 

10 Nov 2021

Record of Decision released for the former Harshaw Chemical Company FUSRAP site

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has released the Record of Decision for Operable Unit (OU) 1 and OU-2, Former Harshaw Chemical Company Site. The 55-acre former Harshaw Chemical Company Site, which is located at 1000 Harvard Avenue in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, is being addressed under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP).

10 Nov 2021

St. Paul District assists Kansas City District with Dredge Goetz on Missouri River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, collaborated with the St. Paul District, of the Mississippi Valley Division, to bring the Dredge Goetz onto the Missouri River from late October through early November 2021 to participate in a pilot project to dredge sediment that had created shallow areas in the shipping channel.

10 Nov 2021

Corps of Engineers set to perform maintenance at several locks this winter

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing for major repairs at six of its Mississippi River locks this winter to ensure they continue working as designed.