18 Sep 2014

NR 14-028: Media Advisory - Tennessee Silver Jackets Charter Signing Ceremony Sept. 23, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the media to the Tennessee Silver Jackets Charter Signing Ceremony 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at Metro Nashville’s Development Services Center (Teleconferencing Center) located at 800 2nd Avenue South.

28 Aug 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host two Regulatory meetings in U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its final Regulatory Division Open House Wed., Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library, 4607 Tutu Park Mall, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Corps will also host a public meeting Thurs., Sept. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Charles. W. Turnbull Regional Library to discuss the permit application by Coral World, Inc. for construction of a nearshore dolphin exhibit enclosure and landside support and visitor education center.

6 Aug 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Regulatory Open House in San Juan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host its Regulatory Division Open House Thurs., August 7 at the San Juan Marriott, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Doors open at 8 a.m. and a series of presentations begins at 8:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

24 Jul 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host final 2014 Regulatory Open House events in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host its three final Regulatory Open House events in Florida next week. The events will be held Mon., July 28 at the Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida; Wed., July 30 at the Bay Point Wyndham, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida and Fri., Aug. 1 at the Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida. Doors open at 8 a.m. and a series of presentations begins at 8:30 a.m. The events are free and open to the public.

7 Jul 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host two south Florida Regulatory Open House events

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host two Regulatory Open House events in south Florida this week. The events will be held Wed., July 9 at Hawk’s Cay Resort Florida Keys, 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida and Fri., July 11 at Marriott Harbor Beach, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Each event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a series of presentations. The events are free and open to the public.

1 Jul 2014

Corps makes good progress on Miami Harbor project

Progress is moving swiftly with the Miami Harbor deepening and widening project, including the successful construction of artificial reefs and relocation of about 1,000 healthy corals.

23 Jun 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host series of Regulatory Open House events

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host a series of eight Regulatory Open House events in Florida and the Antilles. The first event will be held Wed., June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Downtown Bradenton, 100 Riverfront Drive, Bradenton, Florida. The event is free and open to the public.

4 Apr 2014

Corps signs Commonwealth Crossing permit

The Norfolk District authorized the environmental permit to develop the Commonwealth Crossing Business Center in Henry County, Va. here today. The Henry County Industrial Development Authority agreed to the proffered permit sent by Norfolk District last week, which allowed Col. Paul Olsen, Norfolk District commander, to finalize and authorize the permit.

10 Jan 2014

Regulatory Division is meeting environmental, economic needs

Protecting the nation’s aquatic resources while simultaneously meeting its economic needs requires dedication and an ability to balance often competing needs. Through the execution of the Department of the Army’s responsibility, authorized under the River and Harbors Act of 1899 and the Clean Water Act of 1972, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ regulatory program reviews multitudes of proposed projects annually, and either issues or denies permits based on these and other applicable laws.

19 Apr 2013

Corps, Calif. DWR solicit comment on landmark report

Representatives of the Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Water Resources went on the road to solicit remarks from local flood management agencies for inclusion in a landmark statewide report entitled "California's Flood Future."