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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What is ecosystem restoration?

    Q.        What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ecosystem Restoration Program?A.         The
  • NR 12-007: Nashville District supporting Earth Day 2012 activities

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 19, 2012) – Celebrating Earth Day’s 42nd anniversary April 21, 2012, Nashville District lakes are uniting with local communities to promote this year’s Earth Day theme “Mobilize the Earth™” by raising awareness of environmental issues and providing opportunities for the public to participate in Earth-friendly activities. Individual lake activities supporting Earth Day are listed below.
  • Spawning a Continued Relationship

    In St. Stephen, SC, the Charleston District finished construction of the Cooper River Rediversion
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Public’s Questions Answered about Haile Gold Mine

    In October 2011, the Charleston District began the process of preparing the environmental impact
  • Folly Beach Dunes Doing Their Jobs

    Hurricane Irene struck the east coast of the United States during the weekend of August 26th-28th
  • Large-Scale Gold Mine Project Requires EIS

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