8 Aug 2016

East Branch Boaters: Launch Ramp Expected to Close

The East Branch Dam boat launch ramp will close August 15 due to falling lake levels. The ramp will be closed to trailered vessels, however the lake will remain open to hand-carried boats such as kayaks and canoes.

4 Aug 2016

Corps remains viligant in managing Lake Okeechobee

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Water—in south Florida, we either have too much or too little. For most of 2016, heavy rains fueled by El Nino mean we’ve had too much.

2 Aug 2016

Saudi delegation tours flood control projects

A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District in Las Vegas July 28.

29 Jul 2016

Corps awards $2.16 million contract for Sacramento River erosion repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $2.16 million construction contract July 21 to RDA Contracting, Inc. of Rio Vista for Sacramento River erosion repair near Isleton.

13 Jul 2016

Corps geologist learns the ropes

It’s said a really good geologist needs to know a bit of everything: physics, chemistry, geography, math, biology, engineering … and how about climbing skills that would make Spiderman jealous? Read about Coralie Wilhite, a Sacramento District engineer on her way up!

8 Jul 2016

A new resource for USACE: How to identify and engage socially vulnerable populations

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Deliberately focusing on people from lower socio-economic backgrounds clustered near civil works projects eases the job of gaining public approval, according to Corps experts’ recent study.

21 Jun 2016

Ship Simulation Completed for Post 45 Project

Approximately 730 miles away from Charleston Harbor is another Charleston Harbor. Well, it’s a

21 Jun 2016

Christening the SV Heiselman

The sound of shattering glass culminated the end of a memorable day as the Survey Vessel Heiselman

10 Jun 2016

USACE experts share how to navigate federal contracting regulations

Businesses interested in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had two opportunities recently to learn about future projects and how to compete for them. The industry day events were designed to introduce businesses to the government acquisition process, provide information about the tools needed to do business with the Corps, and how to improve project proposals.

22 Apr 2016

Corps a leading federal ecosystem restoration agency in Lake Tahoe Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the leading federal ecosystem restoration agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin and has worked with local, state and other federal partners since 1997 to preserve the lake’s prized clarity by restoring natural inflows and controlling invasive species. Corps involvement in the Lake Tahoe Basin is shaped by two programs -- the Tahoe Partnership and the Tahoe Section 108 programs.