16 Jan 2013

NR 13-004: Nashville public information meeting rescheduled for Feb. 5, 2013

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Jan. 16, 2013) – The public information meeting on restricted areas around dams that was cancelled last night due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. The meeting will remain at the McGavock High School Auditorium located at 3150 McGavock Pike in Nashville, Tenn.

15 Jan 2013

NR 13-003: Nashville public information meeting cancelled tonight

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Jan. 15, 2013) – The public information meeting on restricted areas around dams scheduled from 6-8 p.m. tonight at McGavock High School in Nashville, Tenn., is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions.

14 Jan 2013

Critical rock removal work progressing efficiently resulting in open channel

The first phase of the most critical rock removal work on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Ill., has been completed ahead of schedule, providing mariners with additional depth in the navigation channel.

14 Jan 2013

Coordinated dam releases key to reducing winter storm flood threat

The weather and geography that make California’s Central Valley a world-class agricultural machine also fuels the potential for disastrous flooding – conditions constantly gauged by the water management section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

13 Jan 2013

NR 13-002 Nashville District responding to high water event

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Jan. 13, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Water Management staff is responding to the effects of heavy rainfall and managing the release of water from dams throughout the Cumberland Basin.

11 Jan 2013

Corps hosts Eagle Watch at The Dalles

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host The Dalles Dam Bald Eagle Watch Jan. 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center in The Dalles, Ore. Area residents and visitors can catch a glimpse of our national symbol, the American bald eagle, and other raptors during this two-day event.

11 Jan 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works with navigation industry, Coast Guard to continue drought fight

A long term, multi-pronged low-water campaign by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the navigation industry and the U.S. Coast Guard is successfully keeping the Mississippi River channel between Cairo, Ill., and St. Louis Mo., open for commercial barge traffic.

11 Jan 2013

Wolf Creek Dam project officer promoted to captain

JAMESTOWN, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2013) – The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District promoted a first lieutenant assigned to the Wolf Creek Foundation Remediation Project today during a ceremony at the resident engineer office.

8 Jan 2013

Hypothermia Clearwater Lake Update

PIEDMONT, Mo. — The start of a new year is a great time for friends and family to enjoy the outdoors together. However, it is also the time of year when hypothermia can change a carefree fishing, camping or hunting trip into a life threatening situation.

8 Jan 2013

Middle East District Awards Job Order Contract in Southwest Asia

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District recently awarded a job order contract for work on an air base in Southwest Asia.