31 Jul 2020

Construction reaches new heights on Red River of the North project

Construction is literally reaching new heights this summer on the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.

28 May 2020

Army Corps observes National Dam Safety Awareness Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District recognizes National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31, which commemorates the 1889 failure of the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pa. The event was the nation’s worst dam failure and resulted in more than 2000 deaths. The USACE Philadelphia District owns and operates five earthfill dams in eastern Pennsylvania, which have prevented approximately $415 million in flood damages since their construction

29 Aug 2019

Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study public meeting set

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and non-Federal Sponsor, Monroe County, invite the public to attend two informational meetings on the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The upcoming meetings are set for Sept. 11 in Key Largo and Sept. 12 in Key West.

27 Feb 2018

Silver Jackets working to communicate risks

“We’re connecting the dots. I love being part of a team which brings people together and contributes little parts to make a whole project,” said Brian Rast, Kansas City District Lead Silver Jackets Coordinator for Kansas and Missouri. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources, program funding is provided to Corps of Engineers districts enabling them to partner with agencies in reducing risks from natural hazards. This program is called Silver Jackets.

9 Feb 2015

Corps projects reduce flood damages $143.9M in fiscal 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District projects reduce flood damages $143.9 million in fiscal 2014. Kirwan, Berlin lakes significantly minimize flooding during year’s biggest rain event