9 Feb 2016

Dedicated workers keep river projects operating during ‘Snowzilla’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2016) – A handful of dedicated workers are being lauded by Corps of Engineers officials for keeping hydropower plants operating and navigation locks open when snow and ice inundated portions of the Cumberland and Tennessee River basins in January.

4 Feb 2016

Water Treatment Pump Station improvement work to close road at Clinton Dam north outlet area

The City of Lawrence and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clinton Lake Project Office announced the planned closure of the road to the Clinton Dam north outlet area during improvement work to the City’s Clinton Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station.

2 Feb 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now issuing America the Beautiful Passes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District announced today that America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Interagency Passes are available for purchase at district Lake Offices and Visitor Centers.

2 Feb 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces changes in recreation day use fees

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District announced today a change to recreation day use fees charged for boat launches and swimming beaches managed by USACE.

2 Feb 2016

Oyster restoration delayed in the Tred Avon River

The Baltimore District announced Feb. 2, 2016, that it has delayed oyster restoration in the Tred Avon River at the request of its non-federal cost-share sponsor, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This delay affects 8 acres of reef restoration that was part of an initial 24-acre project performed in spring 2015. Additionally, the delay will impact 20 - 30 acres of shallow-water reef restoration planned for a contract award in summer 2016 with construction taking place in winter 2016/2017. As a result of this delay, the Baltimore District plans to send a portion of its available oyster restoration funding in 2016 to the Corps’ Norfolk District for Bay restoration in Virginia.

1 Feb 2016

Come see what a Nashville District lake has to offer this summer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2016) – In just a few months it will be time to get wet, sunbathe, fish, hike, camp and go boating at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District lake. Vacationers and locals alike are encouraged to come see what the 10 lakes in the Cumberland River Basin have to offer this summer.

1 Feb 2016

Army Corps seeks public comment on modified permit process for activities in Maryland

The Baltimore District released for public comment its proposal to renew and revise its existing Maryland State Programmatic General Permit (MDSPGP), with the addition of two new authorized activities for culvert pipe grouting and stormwater management facilities. This permit will be valid for 5 years and applies to activities proposed in waters of the United States, including navigable waters, streams, rivers, other open waters and wetlands within Maryland.

27 Jan 2016

Water safety is a year round concern

Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Corps of Engineers urges anyone planning to be on or around water to practice boating and water safety throughout the year.

21 Jan 2016

Corps leader updates California maritime industry

Despite a nearly $2 billion budget to maintain the nation's inland waterways and harbors, it simply isn't enough for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to meet all the maritime industry’s infrastructure needs, Maj. Gen. Ed Jackson told attendees at the winter meeting of the California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference held in Marina del Rey, California, Jan. 21.

15 Jan 2016

Public meeting scheduled for Pomme de Terre Lake’s draft master plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District will host a public meeting to provide information and accept comments pertaining to the draft master plan for Pomme de Terre Lake at the Pomme de Terre Visitor Center, Rt. 2 Box 2160, Hermitage, Mo., at the east end of the dam, Jan. 27 from 3-6 p.m.