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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events.

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3 Sep 2020
USACE announces faster drawdown of Lake Washington lake levels
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Washington elevation reductions in preparation for the Suquamish Tribal fishing season and Corps Emergency Scour Repair project that begins September 13 and 15, respectively. The drawdown has begun and the projected lake level should reach 20.25 ft. by September 12.

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.@USACEMobile is deepening and widening the Mobile Harbor Channel to improve navigation and boost economic growth. Key Upgrades: -Deepening Gulf entrance to 50' -Widening Bay channel by 100' -Easing navigation bends Completion on track for summer 2025! https://t.co/cQT4DBAJVH

USACE is working with local, state and federal agencies to remove vegetative debris from ten Georgia Counties affected by Hurricane #Helene: Ben Hill, Brooks, Candler, Dodge, Jenkins, Laurens, Lowndes, McIntosh, Montgomery and Screven. Photos by Jeffrey Henon 2/2 https://t.co/1OTFfwpCUz

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (#USACE) Leaners, Hangers and Stumps debris removal team is in Candler County, Georgia. The massive undertaking often requires equipment like bucket trucks, haul trucks, skid steer loaders, and chainsaws! 1/2 https://t.co/VRlRQnlQ56

RT @AlaskaCorps: The Alaska District celebrated the promotion of Maj. Matthew Ripperger, project manager in the Civil Works Branch, in a ce…

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The project is to construct temporary turbidity/manganese reduction pre-treatment systems aimed at ensuring potable water treatment for affected communities. USACE is working in partnership with local, state and federal agencies in response to Helene. 📷: Stacey Reese 2/2 https://t.co/EkS91yUrDa

#USACE Wilmington District Commander Col. Brad Morgan (r) discusses the Hurricane #Helene Bee Tree Reservoir project in Swannanoa, North Carolina with Rinku Shaw, Weston Solutions sr. project manager Jan. 09, 2025. 1/2 https://t.co/H9Bebcm1OT

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Drs. Matt Swanson and George Calfas of @ArmyERDC-CERL recently visited @WestPoint_USMA to support the @USACE_NY Industry Day for the Thayer Hall renovation project that will transform the 350,000 sq. ft. Gothic Revival-style building into a modernized, expanded facility. #MILCON https://t.co/EEiXiO8GtX

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