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Work Life Balance — Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

'As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water. ...'

5/7/2025
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April

27 Apr 2020
Navy Officer Helps USACE Create Alternate Care Facility For COVID-19 Patients
While most of the workforce of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane has been safely teleworking for the last month due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one naval officer has volunteered to support the nation by going to some of the hardest hit areas in the country.
27 Apr 2020
How an Army Reserve Engineer Supports COVID-19 Response Efforts in Wisconsin
Lt. Col. Robert Mikyska, with the 647th Regional Support Group, activates in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Chicago District construction of an Alternate Care Facility (ACF) at the Wisconsin State Fair Park and Exposition Center in West Allis, Wisconsin.
May

4 May 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Responds to Central U.S. Flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began flood fight operations throughout the Central U.S., along the Mississippi and tributary rivers, in response to heavy rainfall on April 28-30 . High water flows are impacting navigation and stressing federal and non-federal levee systems.

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Tag: Great Lakes & Ohio River Division

23 Oct 2020
Staff Spotlight: 23 Questions in 60 Seconds with Kylie Strunk
Staff Spotlight: 23 Questions in 60 Seconds with Kylie Strunk LRD September Employee of the Month
2 Sep 2020
Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration program launches new webpage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission are proud to announce the new Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) Program web page: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Home/Great-Lakes-Fishery-Ecosystem-Restoration-Program/
18 May 2020
Black Rock Lock opens following winter maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed repairs to the upper east and west miter gates and lock anchorages of the Black Rock Lock, after it closed in late November for repairs.
15 May 2020
NR 20-014: Lake Cumberland’s Lakeview Boat Ramp closed to stage debris
SOMERSET, Ky. (May 15, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of the Lakeview Boat Ramp until further notice. The boat ramp area is being used for the Corps of Engineers debris collection program for staging and processing large wood collected from Lake Cumberland and its shoreline.

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Great Lakes & Ohio River Division

New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project

Sept. 13, 2024

USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

July 19, 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program

April 30, 2024

Regional Business Director Phil Johnson inducted to Senior Executive Service

Jan. 30, 2024

Nashville District begins extensive recovery in wake of Old Hickory tornado

Jan. 29, 2024 UPDATED

Rainfall and snowmelt no issue for USACE Cumberland River Basin Dams

Jan. 26, 2024 UPDATED

Green River Dam No. 5 removal work to resume in Summer 2024

Jan. 23, 2024

Buffalo River Habitat Restoration Completed at Katherine Street

Jan. 23, 2024 UPDATED

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Opens Leasing Opportunity for Woodcock Lake Park

Jan. 23, 2024

Brookville Lake turns 50, announces celebratory event in 2025

Jan. 22, 2024

Northwestern Division

Corps of Engineers changes schedule, access to four Oregon recreation areas

May 20, 2025

Corps opens public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit reservoir drawdowns

May 16, 2025

Corps begins expanded navigation lock times for recreational boaters

May 15, 2025

North Shore Campground to reopen May 15 at Big Bend Project

May 12, 2025

Releases from Garrison Dam to be temporarily lowered

May 12, 2025

Missouri River upper basin runoff forecast lowered due to dry conditions

May 8, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

May 8, 2025

Outdoor open house planned for former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

May 8, 2025

Public Safety Notice: High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam May 21

May 8, 2025

Early spate of drownings raises concerns before heart of recreation season

May 7, 2025

Southwestern Division

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-31 Lock 5 DS Appr - Sailing Instruction

May 20, 2025

USACE closes swim beach at Waveland Park until further notice

May 16, 2025

USACE seeks public input on the Emmett Sanders Embankment Repair Plan

May 14, 2025

USACE announces major construction work at Cranfield Park

May 9, 2025

Sam Rayburn Lake swim beaches closures extended

May 6, 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-30 Lock 9 Tow Haulage Return to Service

May 2, 2025

USACE – Cedar Gap Park Controlled Burn

May 1, 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-29 Lock 1 Nav Pass Closed (Over Weir)

April 30, 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-28 Lock 1 Nav Pass Open (Over Weir)

April 17, 2025

Lavon Lake Conducts Public Meetings – Operational Changes to the Lake’s Recreation Areas

April 15, 2025

Mississippi Valley Division

Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Sept. 13, 2024

New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project

Sept. 13, 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program

April 30, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers publishes proposed rule on protection of historic properties

Feb. 12, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Nov. 2, 2023 UPDATED

$7.5 billion federal credit program opens for dam safety projects

Sept. 20, 2023

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23

Sept. 18, 2023

Transformational Investments for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program

March 9, 2023

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 4, 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Signs Partnership Agreement with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Nov. 17, 2022

New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands

Nov. 10, 2022

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Oct. 31, 2022

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

Sept. 12, 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2022 Civil Works Appropriations

May 25, 2022 UPDATED

Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

March 28, 2022 UPDATED

Army Civil Works Studies, Projects and Programs to Be Accomplished with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Jan. 19, 2022

USACE Memphis District Team deployed to Louisiana in support of FEMA Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Aug. 29, 2021

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works updates Water Resources Development Act of 2020 implementation guidance

July 21, 2021

Developmental position to offer growth, new skills for USACE employee

May 3, 2021

In the Valley: Female Leader Perspectives

May 3, 2021

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Pacific Ocean Division

USACE begins construction effort for Kenai Bluffs project

May 19, 2025 UPDATED

Operation Blue Roof sign-up for Hurricane Milton extended thru Nov. 14

Oct. 28, 2024

New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project

Sept. 13, 2024

USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

July 19, 2024

USACE submits Akutan Harbor report to Congress for authorization

July 18, 2024 UPDATED

USACE to allow USFS land use below Isabella Auxiliary Dam for wildfire readiness

June 28, 2024

USACE celebrates start of Kenai coastal erosion project

June 10, 2024 UPDATED

Blasting schedule released for Kilohana temporary housing site

May 20, 2024 UPDATED

USACE awards contract for Utqiagvik coastal erosion project

May 14, 2024 UPDATED

USACE hosts public meeting for Dillingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging

May 10, 2024 UPDATED

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As an owner and operator of more than 750 dams, we take dam safety seriously. In fact, we have a whole program for it. Learn more about the USACE Dam Safety Program: https://t.co/nT8w4juOju #DamSafetyDay #floodready https://t.co/ZENtaexrmr

@cajeshwreny Good morning. To answer your question - More than we can list in a single post, but here's a good introduction: https://t.co/R1EXksKtvJ

Help ensure that you have a great National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2025, by wearing a life jacket! You never know when an unexpected fall overboard could change your life and the lives of those who love you. #safeboatingweek #PleaseWearIt #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns https://t.co/HvQKmrDp0w

Today, May 16, 2025, is Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! Take a picture of you wearing yours at work, tag @boating campaign, and share it using hashtag #wearyourlifejacketatworkday to promote how comfortable life jackets are to wear. https://t.co/FHvjGJkFTi

Inundation maps are a tool used to visualize impacts from flooding and prepare in advance. Visit the National Inventory of Dams for more information on dams near you, possible flooding, and actions you can take to be flood ready: https://t.co/eU7MbJfCSq #floodready #DamSafetyDay https://t.co/obAoQ3BRkB

Read more about how OPTIC is leveraging decades of experience to improve mission planning, operational tracking, and data-driven decisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: https://t.co/95ZiDK3RvK

The proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in civil works, emergency response, and military applications is the primary driver for development of the Operator’s Tool for Information Collection (OPTIC), a new innovative software platform for managing UAS missions. https://t.co/fzMwk9T6Ze

RT @Readygov: Heavy showers mean a risk of flash flooding. If your area is being impacted by excessive rainfall, stay flood-ready and know…

Dams provide many benefits, but also require monitoring and maintenance. Learn about the current modification of Arkabutla dam: https://t.co/hMc89QFu46 #dambeautiful #floodready https://t.co/wOjmgTT3jJ

Locks and dams are located on waterways throughout the U.S. to help move ships and goods. The Bonneville Locks and Dam is one of many systems USACE is responsible for that supports river navigation. Learn more: https://t.co/eU7MbJfCSq #dambeautiful #KnowYourDam https://t.co/knBuEKdsDQ

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the amazing Moms out there! Thank you for keeping your family safe! #HappyMothersDay @pleasewearit https://t.co/CSJiazNIIc

RRS allows the public to submit individual permit applications, general permit pre-construction notifications, jurisdictional determination requests and other information needed during the permit evaluation process using easy-to-follow online submission forms.

RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/GC3R0huqvk

“USACE continues to make improvements to the Regulatory Request System to enhance its functionality and make the permitting process easier and faster for the public." -Mr. Stephen L. Hill, chief, Operations and Regulatory 🔗RRS: https://t.co/C2rxPfpiXV https://t.co/XxvRxUOKj6

Tune in for a #StandDown4Safety message from Chief, USACEHQ Safety and Occupational Health, Marty Werdebaugh. https://t.co/lr3y9u9M4T

One way Congress learns about possible water resources studies and projects is through your proposals: https://t.co/dGJk1XjB3K https://t.co/YDvbbxpKiA

Make sure that you return home to those you love by wearing a properly fitted life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.). You never know when you might need it and it’s almost impossible to put one on after you’re in the water so @PleaseWearIt! https://t.co/JJVjk29S6n

As we commemorate 250 years, we reaffirm our commitment of safety improvement shaped by real-world lessons that reinforces our ability to deliver success today, drive innovation tomorrow, and uphold the standards that define USACE. #StandDown4Safety 🔗: https://t.co/Cs4JEDraI0

As we commemorate 250 years, we reaffirm our commitment of safety improvement shaped by real-world lessons that reinforces our ability to deliver success today, drive innovation tomorrow, and uphold the standards that define USACE. #StandDown4Safety 🔗: https://t.co/Cs4JEDraI0

Despite decades of advancements in equipment, training, and regulatory standards, falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Throughout USACE history, we have learned that safety is not just a policy, but a promise to ourselves, our teams, and the Nation. https://t.co/wLtuF5JYed

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