21 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins largest Virginia debris removal mission in 20 years at Claytor Lake

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, officially began debris removal operations at Claytor Lake, Oct. 19, following Hurricane Helene's aftermath. This is the largest debris removal mission in Virginia since 2003, and it aims to clear approximately 300 acre-feet of debris from the waterways to ensure public safety and restore normal conditions in the region.

21 Oct 2024

Camping, shelter reservations suspended for 2025 season at Thurmond Lake

CLARKS HILL S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has suspended all camping and shelter reservations at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake for the 2025 summer season from March 28 through Sept. 7, 2025, due to the severe impacts sustained from Hurricane Helene, causing the parks to be unsafe for use.

21 Oct 2024

Thurmond Lake Visitor Center Closed on Weekends during winter season

CLARKS HILL, S.C. –  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Visitor Center will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays through Feb. 23, 2025.

21 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank Mrvan, and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton Celebrate Completion of Calumet Region Gary Sanitary District Force Main Replacement Phase II Project

On Monday, October 21, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Congressman Frank Mrvan (IN-01), and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Calumet Region Gary Sanitary District Force Main Replacement Phase II Project. The event took place at the southeast corner of 25th Avenue and Chase Street in Gary, Indiana, with community leaders and residents in attendance.

18 Oct 2024

With bird’s-eye view, Army engineer researchers, Soldiers respond to Hurricane Helene

As responders continue to help North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, a team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is providing high-quality aerial imagery to guide recovery efforts.

18 Oct 2024

Army Corps Recaps Libby Dam 2024 Operations at Public Meeting Oct. 21

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its fall public meeting in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Oct. 21, 7-7 p.m. PST. The meeting, led by Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative, will include a recap of Libby Dam’s annual operations for water year 2024.

18 Oct 2024

Inaugural district awards ceremony recognizes outstanding performers

More than 500 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District team members attended the inaugural district awards ceremony, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

18 Oct 2024

Buxton FUDS public meeting date set – cleanup continues at site

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has set the date, time, and location for a public meeting about the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites property as its response action continues at the beachfront property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore of North Carolina.

18 Oct 2024

Morrow named employee of the month for outstanding work at navigation locks

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2024) – An equipment mechanic is being recognized as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for July 2024 for outstanding work supporting operations at Fort Loudoun and Melton Hill navigation locks.

18 Oct 2024

USACE hosts Bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the Central Everglades Planning Project

Jacksonville, Fla. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District will host a virtual bi-annual informational meeting on October 23 to inform stakeholders and the public regarding USACE and South Florida Water Management District progress on implementation and all phases of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), a key project of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).