4 Feb 2015

President’s 2016 Budget: $225.5 Million for regional Corps projects

PITTSBURGH –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, reports that the President’s

13 Nov 2014

Sound science is critical for balancing ecological, economic needs of the basin

Editor’s Note: This article is authored by Oscar P. Flite III, Ph.D. CEO and Senior Scientist at Phinizy Center for Water Sciences. Dr. Flite and his organization are involved in scientific research on the Savannah River that provides critical information needed to make informed decisions about the basin’s natural resources.

22 Oct 2014

Environment, sense of community restored at Westmoreland Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the City of Portland to restore the portion of Crystal Springs Creek that flows through Westmoreland Park in southeast Portland. The Corps removed a man-made duck pond and restored the area to a natural wetland. Restoring ecosystems and improving watershed health are important Corps missions.

20 Oct 2014

Stakeholders collaborate for good health of Stones River watershed

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2014) – Federal, state, local and private interests met at Patterson Park Community Center today to collaborate and work together for a healthier Stones River watershed.

10 Oct 2014

Hydropower model tests generate positive results for Center Hill rehab project

YORK, Pa. (Oct. 10, 2014) – Corps experts witnessed a series of tests this week on a “small-scale” turbine model in a laboratory at Voith Hydro Inc. The tests were completely successful and the positive results will keep the Center Hill Hydropower Rehabilitation Project schedule on track.

1 Oct 2014

Army Corps awards $5.53 million for Beale Air Force Base improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded two separate contracts Sept. 30 for sewage and wastewater systems upgrades at Beale Air Force Base near Marysville.

25 Sep 2014

Army Corps awards $6 million for environmental restoration in California

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded three contracts for environmental restoration services at various formerly used defense sites throughout California. The contracts total about $6 million.

18 Sep 2014

Corps awards $24 million contract for deep water channel dredging

The Sacramento District awarded a $24 million contract Sept. 17 to Ross Island Sand and Gravel Co. of Oregon for maintenance dredging along the Sacramento and Stockton deep water ship channels.

4 Sep 2014

NR 14-027: Volunteers needed at Nashville District lakes for National Public Lands Day events

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in support of National Public Lands Day Sept. 27.

18 Aug 2014

Accelerated Folsom Dam spillway progress estimated to reduce project emissions

Analysis of air quality compliance for the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway project released August 18 found that increased construction activity would likely cause emissions to exceed federal thresholds for 2014, but could help reduce total emissions over the life of the project.