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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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16 Feb 2024
Army Corps of Engineers publishes proposed rule for Agency Specific Procedures
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works released today a proposed rule establishing Agency Specific Procedures for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ implementation of the principles, requirements and guidelines for water resources investments.
21 Jul 2021
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works updates Water Resources Development Act of 2020 implementation guidance
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (OASA(CW)) is providing an update today on the status of implementation guidance for the 170 sections in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020.
8 Mar 2021
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Conduct Stakeholder Sessions on WRDA 2020 Implementation Guidance
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a series of listening sessions to collect input and recommendations on development of implementation guidance for any provision contained in the Water Resources Development of Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020).

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Do you need a fun activity to do with your family while you’re decorating for the holidays? Visit https://t.co/b8j2wpEXgM to create some easy-to-make Bobber the Water Safety Dog ornaments. Watch Bobber cartoons with the kids while you're on the website, even adults enjoy them. https://t.co/xykmChb31E

RT @StPaulUSACE: Have you ever wondered what role drones play in our geographic information systems department? Joel Porterfield, a geogra…

RT @ArmyERDC: Researchers from ERDC's Coastal and Hydraulics Lab are using innovative techniques to investigate the ecological functions of…

The trees were destroyed due to Hurricane Helene, which damaged the area in late September. Johnson is supporting Hurricane #Helene response efforts in #USACE's Savannah District. Photo by Aaron Johnson 2/2 https://t.co/eK2uu3sWZE

Jen Neuhard, a chemist from the Sacramento District, is supporting the Hurricane Helene mission as an environmental engineer. Neuhard is marking hazardous trees, hanging limbs, stumps and tree debris for removal in Dublin, Ga. 1/2 https://t.co/8prepweXWt

The December edition of The Logistician is available now at https://t.co/R3Wip0LOmD. In this edition: -Crosby Supports Helene Efforts -eFLIPL Help Desk -New York Water Solutions -Employee of the Quarter Award -New Orleans Guard Shack -Logistician of the Year: Kulick and more! https://t.co/UMigW4Dv5b

The December edition of The Logistician is available now at https://t.co/R3Wip0LOmD. In this edition: -Crosby Supports Helene Efforts -eFLIPL Help Desk -New York Water Solutions -Employee of the Quarter Award -New Orleans Guard Shack -Logistician of the Year: Kulick and more! https://t.co/UMigW4Dv5b

Cayce Grall, @NashvilleCorps, is turning her connection to Chickamauga Lock into a professional legacy. From growing up near the lock to contributing to its replacement, her journey is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the power of engineering: https://t.co/nZyauR6gBM

Cayce Grall, @NashvilleCorps, is turning her connection to Chickamauga Lock into a professional legacy. From growing up near the lock to contributing to its replacement, her journey is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the power of engineering: https://t.co/nZyauR6gBM

These projects, along with others on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, highlight the lasting legacy of USACE's contributions to the Allied victory. Let’s reflect on the sacrifices made and the partnerships that shaped history. 4/4

Wolf Creek Dam, flood control/hydropower project, saw construction efforts redirected, with work resuming post-war to support regional growth. Dale Hollow Dam, completed in 1943, played a critical role in flood control/power production, aiding wartime manufacturing efforts. 3/4 https://t.co/d8S3Lc2ubl

Facilities like Wilson Dam, initially built during World War I, were instrumental in supporting the manufacture of critical equipment and materials that contributed to the Allied victory in World War II. 2/4 https://t.co/INBe2nll9K

This week, we observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring the brave veterans who served during this pivotal moment in history. #DYK: The power generated by #USACE and #TVA projects on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers played a vital role in the war effort? 1/4 https://t.co/5joUSgeY9T

RT @USACEWilmington: We finished the first debris mission this week in NC. We removed ~4K cubic yards of debris from the Highlands Recre…

Learn more from the USACE Office of History: https://t.co/NWWwzot9m2 3/3

One young Army Engineer, 1st Lt. John Charles Geffel with the 804th Engineer Battalion (Aviation), saw it all and lived to write about it. His short but insightful journal tracks events from July 7, 1940, when he joined his first aviation company. 2/3 https://t.co/nSbXtqQjRH

Sunday, December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a devastating aerial attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor, Hi. The brunt fell on the U.S. Navy’s battleship fleet, but to neutralize any defense, the Japanese also targeted fighter planes at Army’s Wheeler Field. 1/3 https://t.co/dXdhRvFlMe

RT @StPaulUSACE: The following locks and dams will be closed to #navigation for maintenance. This includes the parking lot and observation…

RT @StPaulUSACE: The following locks and dams will be closed to #navigation for maintenance. This includes the parking lot and observation…

RT @USACE_FortWorth: Maj. Timothy Nelson was recently awarded the Congressional Veteran Commendation by Congressman Self. The award is a n…

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