25 Jun 2024

Mississippi River recreation areas closed due to flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed multiple campgrounds, boat ramps and day use areas along the Mississippi River due to flooding. Additional closures are expected later this week and are anticipated to remain in place through the 4th of July holiday. Reservation cancelations will be communicated by Recreation.gov, as needed.

24 Jun 2024

USACE marks closeout of the Little Calumet River flood control and recreation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.), and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission are celebrating the closeout of the historic Little Calumet River Flood Damage Reduction Project.

24 Jun 2024

Huntsville Center recognized as top workplace from Federal survey feedback

Operating from its new 205,000 square foot facility headquarters facility at Redstone Arsenal’s secured Redstone Gateway, the Center has consistently received high marks in the FEVS.

24 Jun 2024

The ERDC Alumni Association awards nine 2024 high school graduates with scholarships

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association recently announced the winners of their 2024 scholarships. Nine high-school graduates were recognized by the ERDC Alumni Association for their dedication, academic excellence and a promising future in their respective fields of study.

24 Jun 2024

West Dam Day Use Area Beach #1 at J. Strom Thurmond Temporarily Closed

APPLING, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project has temporarily closed Beach #1 at West Dam Day Use Area due to a public safety concern resulting from exposed metal wires and rocks.

21 Jun 2024

Corps closes Minneapolis locks and dams to recreational vessels due to high Mississippi River flows

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today that it is closing Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam 1, in Minneapolis, to all recreational traffic until further notice due to high flows over 30,000 cubic feet per second, or cfs.

21 Jun 2024

From battlegrounds to playgrounds, Army Reserve Soldiers flex engineering muscles thanks to WRDA

A new authorization in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 grants permission to U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to work on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of their official training plans.

20 Jun 2024

Contract Awarded for Lasting Repairs to Cleveland West Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.9 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on June 3 for the repair of the Cleveland West Pier. Repairs to the West Pier ensure Cleveland Harbor’s viability and contributions to the local and national transportation sector and protect the future of some of the area’s best waterfront recreation opportunities.

20 Jun 2024

Josh Reddick: staying close to home and helping communities in a new career

Starting a new career out of college can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Josh Reddick is taking everything in stride as he joins the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District with a mindset and ideals to make a difference in his work and the communities that benefit from the work that the Buffalo District completes.

20 Jun 2024

Center Hill Dam to change hydropower ramp up rates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is announcing important changes to the hydropower ramp up rates at Center Hill Dam. These updates, which go into effect June 30th, are part of the new Water Control Manual.