14 Jun 2013

Sutter Basin Pilot Feasibility Study draft document now available for public review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released the draft feasibility report and environmental impact report/supplemental environmental impact statement for the Sutter Basin Pilot Feasibility Study for public review on June 14, officially opening the 45-day public comment period.

28 May 2013

Corps of Engineers begins post-Sandy comprehensive study of North Atlantic coast

As directed by Congress with the passage of the Disaster Relief Appropriation Act of 2013, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers scientists and engineers launched a collaborative study today to determine how best to reduce flood and storm damage risks for people and communities along the North Atlantic coast.

22 Mar 2013

Public comment period opens for Berryessa Ceek draft environmental document

The Berryessa Creek draft integrated general re-evaluation report and environmental impact statement was released March 22, beginning a 45-day public review period for a proposed project along a 2.2-mile stretch of Berryessa Creek in Milpitas, Calif.

27 Feb 2013

Toxicology Lab conducts unique oyster study

NORFOLK, Va.-- With a heavy-duty pump steadily providing the heartbeat for a recent research operation, the Engineer Research and Development Center's Toxicology Laboratory cradled 75 electronically-wired oysters in a first-of-its-kind experiment, testing the effects of various sediment levels supporting the Corps’ Norfolk District dredging operations.