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.

20 Mar 2014

Corps completes Monterey groundwater cleanup project ahead of schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has completed an $18 million groundwater cleanup and environmental restoration project at the former Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Monterey, about 15 years and $4.5 million ahead of schedule.

31 Oct 2013

Jennings Randolph Lake forest management announces timber harvest as part of forest management plan

The Jennings Randolph Lake staff announces a timber harvest is scheduled for a 45-acre area near the Robert W. Craig Campground beginning Nov. 30.

18 Sep 2013

USACE Galveston District awards small business contract for routine testing of dredged material

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 18, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, awarded a contract to Sol Engineering LLC, an 8(a) small business, in the amount of $72,152.12 for environmental services to include chemical and grain size analyses of water and sediment samples from the federally-maintained Corpus Christi Navigation Channel.

18 Sep 2013

Corps, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake sponsor annual clean-up event

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Jennings Randolph Lake and the Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake invite volunteers to take part in the third annual Route 46 Cleanup day, scheduled for Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m.

7 Aug 2013

Big Beach renourishment complete

Contractors smoothed out the last of the sand on the beach at Virginia Beach Aug. 1, completing a beach renourishment project that widened the buffer between punishing storm surge and the city’s homes, businesses and tourist attractions.

2 Aug 2013

NR 13-032 Corps host National Public Lands Day projects at Old Hickory Lake

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (Aug. 2, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Old Hickory Lake invites the public to lend their support in the restoration and refurbishment of local public lands by giving a helping volunteer hand on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Rockland Recreation Area, Hendersonville, Tenn. and at the Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail located within the old Shutes Branch Campground, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

25 Jul 2013

Corps upgrades Natomas levee maintenance rating

Natomas levees are eligible for federal rehabilitation assistance again after levee managers for Reclamation District No. 1000 fixed the most serious items identified in a recent levee inspection and the Corps approved a letter of intent to deal with remaining encroachments and vegetation issues over time.