13 Jul 2012

Balancing Economic Revitalization & the Environment in one of the World's Most Urbanized Estuaries

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District and its regional partners are actively committed to achieving the vision of a "World Class Harbor Estuary."

12 Jul 2012

What is ecosystem restoration?

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

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

19 Apr 2012

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.

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