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  • Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit closure extended through Aug. 21

    RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has extended the temporary closure of the Columbia Park Trail parking lot and surrounding habitat at the Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit through Aug. 21 for the ongoing Amon Creek restoration project.

  • USACE Chicago District Conducts Electric Dispersal Barrier Testing to Enhance Safety and Preparedness

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District recently completed a series of comprehensive tests on the Electric Dispersal Barrier System to better understand the system's operating limits and evaluate the effects of increased stray electrical currents should higher voltage levels ever be required to control the transfer of invasive carp species into the Great Lakes.

  • Public crossing at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam closed starting July 13

    KAHLOTUS, Wash. – The public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed July 13 through July 23.

  • Understanding the life-saving power of your hard hat

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2026) – In the high-stakes environments of hydropower plants and active construction sites, safety is not optional. By donning hard hats and securing chin straps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees actively mitigate risk, maintaining a culture where protection is part of the mission.

  • USACE FED earns esteemed Army Safety and Occupational Health Star

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) successfully earned the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star May 27, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • Public health update concerning harmful algae at Kansas City District Pomme de Terre Lake

    Effective immediately, Nemo Beach and Wheatland Beach are closed to the public until further notice. The beaches will remain closed until water conditions improve. USACE staff are actively inspecting the beaches and monitoring water conditions.

  • Europe District hosts Accident Investigation Training

    An accident on a construction site or other workplace can have a significant impact on delivering the mission. That’s why employees from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District and Installation Management Command recently gathered in Wiesbaden for an Accident Investigation course. The three-day training covered standard procedures for investigating, documenting, and reporting safety incidents.

  • Adventure awaits as camping season returns to Cumberland River Basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2026) – As spring warms the Southeast, the Cumberland River Basin is officially open for adventure. Known as one of the region’s premier outdoor destinations, the basin invites travelers to trade screen time for sunshine across a sprawling network of more than 20,000 miles of scenic rivers and streams.

  • Dredging project to stabilize Little River Inlet jetty begins

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, will start dredging the Little River Inlet in Horry County. Staff expect to start dredging on April 13. The operations and maintenance project will remove about 65,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal in the federal navigation channel and use that material to stabilize the northern jetty.

  • Memphis District breaks ground on Greenbelt Landing recreational improvement project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District held a groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon to mark the start of construction work on Greenbelt Landing, located at the north end of Mud Island near downtown Memphis. The ceremony marks a major milestone for one of Memphis’s most popular riverfront destinations and highlights the strength of the federal-local partnership driving the project.