21 Jun 2012

Marsh restoration has wildlife’s ‘seal’ of approval

As construction workers maneuver bulldozers and spread sand to restore the degrading marsh island, Yellow Bar Hassock in Jamaica Bay, N.Y., their work is being closely observed by an area resident.

21 Jun 2012

Environmental clean-up at Walker Lake, Nevada

Hawthorne Army Depot, the Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, the Army Environmental Command and contractors have partnered together to perform a partial cleanup operation at the south end of Walker Lake.

1 May 2012

What is ecosystem restoration?

Q.        What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ecosystem Restoration Program?A.         The

16 Apr 2012

Spawning a Continued Relationship

In St. Stephen, SC, the Charleston District finished construction of the Cooper River Rediversion

29 Feb 2012

Corps prepares water diversion at Maryville’s Greenbelt Lake

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Work crews began installing aqua levee systems today on Pistol and Brown Creeks that will act as makeshift coffer dams. Pumps capable of moving up to 6,900 gallons per minute are in place and ready to divert water collected from these streams through pipes around Greenbelt Lake.

15 Feb 2012

District Takes Environmental Project Management to Next Level

Taking the environmental investigations and remediation work from about $20 million in fiscal year 2010 to $54 million in fiscal year 2011 was no miracle. It was customer responsiveness, plain and simple.

9 Jan 2012

Public’s Questions Answered about Haile Gold Mine

In October 2011, the Charleston District began the process of preparing the environmental impact

10 Oct 2011

Folly Beach Dunes Doing Their Jobs

Hurricane Irene struck the east coast of the United States during the weekend of August 26th-28th

10 Oct 2011

Large-Scale Gold Mine Project Requires EIS

In January 2011, Haile Gold Mine, Inc. submitted an application for a Department of the Army permit

11 Jul 2011

Wind Power Gains Momentum as a Viable Energy Alternative

The development of alternative energy options is fast becoming a priority in the minds of many