25 Jul 2014

Norfolk District 135: James Mercur

On June 15, 1881, Capt. James Mercur took command as the second engineer in charge of the Norfolk office after Capt. Charles B. Phillips, the first engineer in charge, died while still in command. He was in charge of improving the Norfolk, Virginia and Beaufort and Edenton, North Carolina harbors; Cape Fear River and Currituck Sound

1 Jul 2014

Corps warns boaters as buoy shift during high water

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District is notifying boaters that the warning buoys

11 Sep 2012

NR12-037: Volunteers needed at Corps lakes for National Public Lands Day Sept. 29

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2012) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries for the 19th annual National Public Lands Day Sept. 29.

1 May 2012

District Restores Ecosystems with River Engineering

River engineering is the process of planned human intervention in the course or flow of a river with the intention of producing a benefit, like reduced flooding or easier passage. While involved in river engineering today, the Corps has increased the emphasis on protecting and restoring the environment.

23 Apr 2010

ERDC Lab Forms Ice Circles

23 April 2010Hanover, N.H. — A freelance film crew working for Discovery Channel visited the ERDC