9 Feb 2018

NR 18-003: Corps managing Cumberland River Basin for approaching rain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is managing releases as appropriate at its dams on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in preparation of a forecasted rainfall event Feb 10-12. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the Cumberland River Basin and is forecasting the potential for some rivers and streams to surpass flood stage.

18 Jul 2017

Army Corps, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to start study on ways to protect vulnerable assets from coastal flooding

Baltimore District signed an agreement July 18 with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to begin an approximately $3-million, three-year study on possible ways to address coastal flooding and storm damage across more than 57 square miles in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas of suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. As part of this study, the team will investigate flood risk and identify ways to help protect vulnerable assets upon which the region relies, like local governments, businesses, institutions and water, energy and communication utilities; transportation hubs; federal buildings and military installations; national security facilities; and significant national monuments and cultural treasures.

8 Feb 2017

Army Corps, Pitt Study Aging Infrastructure’s Contribution to Nutrient Pollution

Crumbling concrete, equipment repairs and restrictions on the movement of goods and services are all too familiar for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer employees who deal with the challenges of aging infrastructure on a daily basis.

26 Feb 2016

Country Music duo LoCash promotes water safety with ‘I Love This Life Jacket’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2016) – Country Music Recording Group “LoCash” participated in a water safety public service announcement urging fans to be safe when recreating on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waterways with the “I Love This Life Jacket” message, a spinoff from the title of their smash hit “I Love This Life.”

17 Feb 2016

Pittsburgh District commemorates 150 years in the region

Two thousand sixteen marks the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District’s service to this region. The district will commemorate this milestone throughout the year.

11 Feb 2016

President’s 2017 Budget: $157.9 Million for regional Corps projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, reports that the President’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget includes $157.9 million in new federal funding for the district’s civil works program.

30 Jun 2015

Corps of Engineers hopes everyone has a safe holiday, urges water safety

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is urging everyone to be safe when recreating on lakes and rivers this upcoming holiday weekend.

13 Mar 2015

Fightin’ Ice

For the past few months, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District lock workers on the Allegheny River have been fighting the elements to keep the locks operational as the region endured severe freezing temperatures.

9 Feb 2015

Corps projects reduce flood damages $143.9M in fiscal 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District projects reduce flood damages $143.9 million in fiscal 2014. Kirwan, Berlin lakes significantly minimize flooding during year’s biggest rain event

4 Aug 2014

Norfolk District 135: Frederick A. Hinman

Frederick A. Hinman removed sunken vessels “obstructing or endangering navigation,” including the barge Albemarle near Hog Island lighthouse in Virginia, the schooner Maria and Elizabeth near Cape Charles lighthouse in Virginia, the schooner Tarry Not near Craney Island near the mouth of the Nansemond River, the schooner Anthea Godfrey in “Lynn Haven Roads, Virginia” [sic] (which was destroyed by explosives after having shown the wreck and cargo were valueless), and the steamer Concord, which was burned and sunk in the Pamplico River near Washington, North Carolina.