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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Emergency Flooding Permit Public Notice

    In an effort to assist New Mexicans who have been adversely affected by the recent floods, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has issued an emergency permit which can be used to authorize emergency post-flooding projects in New Mexico under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

  • Corps, Indiana Earth Day message to northwest Indiana landowners: Call before you fill!

    The Corps and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management are partnering to remind private, public and commercial land owners that permits are required if wetlands and/or streams may be impacted during a project. Protecting streams, lakes and wetlands is critical due to their role in preventing flooding, improving water quality, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as the extensive recreational value they provide to the public.

  • Russellville Project Office Defers Shoreline Activity Requests until Oct. 1

    RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – As a result of budget constraints the Army Corps of Engineers Russellville Project Office will defer all new requests for shoreline use until Oct. 1 allowing the Corps to shift its resources to address park visitor assistance during the summer recreation season.

  • Corps Shoreline Management Help Desk Hours of Operation at Lake Lanier is Reduced

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announced today that due to a reduction in staffing, the Lake Sidney Lanier Shoreline Management Help Desk will only be operated Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Busy year for nation’s largest regulatory permitting program

    Jacksonville District’s regulatory permitting program, the largest in the Corps, exceeded all national performance standards in Fiscal Year 2012. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that 94 percent of general permit decisions were completed within 60 days of receipt of a complete application and 82 percent of individual permit decisions were completed within 120 days of receipt of a complete application.

  • Regulators focused on mission as Clean Water Act turns 40

    The Clean Water Act turns 40 today and, though opponents and supporters still debate the scope and effectiveness of the landmark legislation, employees of the regulatory branch here have a clear understanding of their mission. “It’s about being consistent and operating within the scope of our authorities,” said Col. Paul Olsen, Norfolk District commander. “It’s about balancing the nation’s passion to build with the needs of the environment.”

  • Quick to Provide Regulatory Assistance!

    The largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history burned through predominantly inaccessible wilderness from May to July in southern New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, leaving extensive environmental damage that will affect several small, remote communities for years. It was dubbed the “Whitewater-Baldy” Fire.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Whitney Lake issue hunting permits for 2012-2013 season

    FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Whitney Lake are issuing hunting permits for

  • USACE Galveston District employee named Southwestern Division Regulator of the Year

    GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 15, 2012) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Project Manager Dwayne Johnson was named the 2012 USACE Southwestern Division Regulator of the Year, marking the fourth consecutive year a Galveston District employee has earned top division honors.

  • Corps Makes Contribution to Feature Film Making

    New Mexico has become a hotbed for the television and movie industry within the last few years. The Albuquerque District often “plays a role” during the production of these projects, as representatives from production companies contact us for guidance and film permits.