20 Jul 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District's Rashid Sheikh-ali

Full of hope and aspirations for a better life, Rashid Sheikh-ali, a native of Mogadishu, Somalia, set out on a life-changing journey in 1980 that would take him from Africa to America -- where he would become a structural engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District.

18 Jul 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s Rashid Sheikh-ali

GALVESTON, Texas (July 18, 2012) - Full of hope and aspirations for a better life, Rashid Sheikh-ali (a native of Mogadishu, Somalia) set out on a life-changing journey in 1980 that would take him from Africa to America – where he would become a structural engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District.

2 Jul 2012

USACE Galveston District boat operators hone their seamanship skills

To ensure operators incorporate safety while working to provide a safe environment for mariners, they must complete a refresher course designed to hone seamanship skills as part of the USACE Galveston District's renewed commitment to water safety.

11 Jun 2012

Wallisville Lake Project offers visitors outdoor fun, relaxation

Leave the City of Houston behind with its tall buildings, stadiums and busy streets and drive east

1 Jun 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston's Mark Garza

Spending time outdoors and learning about nature has always been a hobby for Mark Garza, a biologist in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District's Environmental Section.

31 May 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s Mark Garza

Spending time outdoors and learning about nature has always been a hobby for Mark Garza, a biologist in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Environmental Section.

1 May 2012

What is the Wallisville Lake Project?

WALLISVILLE, Texas - Tucked away along the outskirts of the bustling City of Houston lies a

13 Apr 2012

USACE Galveston District's beneficial use site provides shelter for weary fliers

Every April, the sky above the Gulf Coast becomes alive as millions of birds wintering in Latin America take a temporary respite before resuming their long journeys home.

15 Mar 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District employee

Bill Kampe, who has been employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District for 23 years, is the district’s employee spotlight for March 2012.