26 Sep 2012

Gathright Dam ‘test pulse’ to increase Jackson River water flow

State and federal agencies will use Gathright Dam near Covington, Va. to simulate a storm event on the Jackson River Oct. 3. The test pulse, conducted by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second.

7 Sep 2012

Revived program puts employees on track for leadership

After 20 years, the U.S. Navy had taught Pam Reid-Szalanski a certain way to manage people. “In the military, as a manager, you direct your people to do something and it’s understood that it’s an order – it must be done,” she said. “Time for questions is later.” Reid-Szalanski is one of four who recently graduated from the Norfolk District’s Leadership Development Program – a curriculum she credits with perfecting the art of civilian management.

23 Aug 2012

Stevenson wows district crowd at women’s event

Kate Campbell Stevenson brought to life the lives of Abigail Adams, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Alice Paul, and other women suffragists through costumes and music for the districts Women’s Equality Day celebration held here August 22, 2012.

14 Aug 2012

Langley's gate construction makes way for new visitor center

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VA -- The second and final phase of gate construction here kicked off Monday.

10 Aug 2012

Beach complete, infrastructure protected

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. – More than 3 million cubic yards of newly deposited sand is protecting the launch pads and critical infrastructure at NASA’s flight facility here.

6 Jun 2012

Clean the Bay Day

PORTSMOUTH, Va.— Armed with disposable gloves, large trash bags and a desire to make a difference,

24 Jan 2008

Shannon receives Commander’s Award, recognition for IPET

Brian Shannon, ERDC-TEC, recently received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and was also recognized by the Interagency Performance Evaluation Task (IPET) Force for his participation in USACE’s efforts to assess the performance of the Southeast Louisiana Hurricane Protection Project following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.