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  • ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory tests two new rapidly deployable protection systems

    Last month, researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory unveiled two new systems that will provide additional protection to American servicemen and women in the field.

  • Scheduled spray for Portsmouth mosquitos on Thursday

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, scheduled aerial mosquito treatment Thursday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., over Craney Island federal proprerty.

  • Officials seek public comments on Jones Levee Feasibility Study, Environmental Assessment

    Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Pierce County are seeking public comments on the draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) for the Jones Levee Flood Control Feasibility Study. The 30-day public comment period was from Oct. 12 to Nov. 11 but has been extended to Nov. 26, 2021, because Appendices A.7, A.8, and A.9 were missing in the original posting. The missing appendices are now available for public review and comment. The draft IFR/EA is available for review online at: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/Environmental-Documents/

  • Corps of Engineers announces temporary road closures across Smithville Dam

    SMITHVILLE, Mo. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake are making repairs to an aging culvert under Litton Way, which will result in temporary road closures for safety. Improvements to the culvert under the roadway will provide extended longevity for travelers. The contractor, HK Solutions Group, will close a section of Litton Way beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021. This road closure is estimated to last through Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the repairs and potential weather delays.  During this time, vehicles can access Smithsfork Drive from DD Highway and Litton Way. Please plan for detours during this time.

  • Abiquiu Lake boat ramp to close Oct. 12 for renovation work

    Beginning the morning of Oct. 12, 2021, the public boat ramp at Abiquiu Lake will be closed for renovations. This closure is expected to last approximately one month, with an anticipated end date of Nov. 10, 2021.

  • USACE’s mobile Blue Roof sign-up vehicles in St. John the Baptist, Livingston, Plaquemines, New Orleans, St. James, St. Charles and Jefferson parishes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the latest mobile locations for its Blue Roof program sign up as of Oct. 9.

  • Town With 20,000 blue roofs installed, Corps of Engineers serves tens of thousands

    In a warzone, soldiers are trained to watch out for dangerous, life-threatening obstacles. Maybe the enemy scattered landmines around the terrain. Maybe there is a sharpshooter 300 yards away awaiting your approach. Tethered to rooftops in the hot Louisiana sun for the better part of their day, Corps of Engineers Blue Roof contractors assisting with Hurricane Ida disaster response know hidden dangers, too. Their sharpshooter is an unforgiving rusty nail piercing their boot bottom; their landmine is a weak section of roofing with hidden rot under the shingles. Being safe on the ledge of a two-story drop requires vigilance.

  • Temporary closures announced for upcoming construction activity at Tuttle Creek Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake is announcing that the stilling basin area - locally known as the “tubes” - as well as Outlet Park Shelter #3 is scheduled to be closed to all public access from October 18-22, 2021, depending on weather conditions effecting the planned work.

  • 21-055 Summer Dellamater selected as Chief of Operations at Lower Monumental

    KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Summer Dellamater has been selected for a 2-year term as Chief of Operations at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam.

  • USACE Commander signs Chief’s Report for Selma Study

    Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers has signed the Selma Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study Chief’s Report representing the completion of the study and making it eligible for congressional authorization.