16 Aug 2012

Human resources team works to improve customer service

When it comes to managing human resources in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, providing world-class customer service and building strong relationships with customers are the top priorities for successful human resources offices.

16 Aug 2012

Construction of new regional visitor center at Table Rock crosses regional boundaries

When the new visitor center at Table Rock Lake in southwestern Missouri opened, it wasn't just another Corps of Engineers visitor center, but one that would have a significant, positive impact on the entire White River Watershed and the Ozark Mountain region in both Missouri and Arkansas.

13 Aug 2012

USACE completes Environmental Assessment to update Savannah River Basin drought plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) to update water release guidance in the Savannah River Basin during periods of drought.

13 Aug 2012

Nashville mayor goes up river to see dam safety project

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean visited Wolf Creek Dam Aug. 7, 2012 to see the ongoing foundation remediation construction, which is a dam safety project of vital importance to the citizens he represents 270 miles downstream.

13 Aug 2012

USACE Galveston District awards $4.4 million contract to dredge Texas City Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract to Mike Hooks Inc., in the amount of $4,397,500 for maintenance dredging of the Texas City Channel and placement area levee construction in Galveston County, Texas.

10 Aug 2012

565th Engineer Detachment (FEST-A) conducts route recon

Two members of the 565th Engineer Detachment (Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance) conducted a route recon mission in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan on July 26, 2012.

10 Aug 2012

Army Announces $7B Multiple Award Task Order Contract Request for Proposal

The Army announced a $7 billion Multiple Award Task Contract (MATOC), Request for Proposal (RFP), Aug. 7, 2012, which will help the Army procure reliable, locally generated, renewable and alternative energy through Power Purchase Agreements for up to 30 years.

9 Aug 2012

President Obama appoints Peabody President of the Mississippi River Commission

President Barack Obama appointed Maj. Gen. John W. Peabody as President of the Mississippi River Commission on August 6, 2012. MRC appointments are nominated by the President of the United States and subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

9 Aug 2012

Communication, cooperation and coordination key to keeping Mississippi River open for commercial navigation

Working around the clock, five dredges directed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are battling extreme low-water conditions along the Mississippi River to keep commercial navigation moving on America’s super highway.

6 Aug 2012

USACE leaders express committment to the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study

Huddled in a meeting room that overlooks shipping operations at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers met with port officials to express their commitment to the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project.