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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...'

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10 Sep 2020
55th Chief of Engineers takes Command, outlines priorities
Lieutenant General (LTG) Todd T. Semonite, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relinquished command to LTG Scott Spellmon in a short virtual ceremony September 10, 2020.
9 Sep 2020
Using natural infrastructure to increase resilience for military installations
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon, executive director of the Program Management Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, shares how she and her team are incorporating the principles and practices of Engineering With Nature into the Air Force’s Installation of the Future initiative.
8 Sep 2020
Lake Barkley park ranger garners interpretive excellence award
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2020) – A Lake Barkley park ranger recently garnered the 2020 Interpretive Excellence Award from the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.
6 Sep 2020
First temporary ‘Blue Roof’ a success
“The governor happened to have a news conference and my wife said, well what about the blue roofs?” Duhon said. “She gave me the information and I got online and registered and here we are today.” The purpose of the program is to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover damaged roofs until permanent repairs can be made. The deadline to sign up for the Blue Roof Program is Sept. 21. Don't wait!
4 Sep 2020
Heesaker is the July 2020 Employee of the month
District leadership recognizes Heesaker for his excellent performance assisting in the overall administration of contracts for operations, maintenance, and renovations of buildings, grounds, utilities and recreation facilities. He also implements the quality assurance program for a contract valued at over $1 million supporting recreation and environmental stewardship at J. Percy Priest Lake.
3 Sep 2020
Practicing COVID Resilience: How the FED Stays Ahead
From improving warfighter capabilities and laying the foundation for a 216-bedroom housing unit on Camp Humphreys to ensuring the support staff has the capability to work remotely, the Far East District (FED) has not allowed the COVID-19 pandemic to slow them down.
3 Sep 2020
ENFIRE Technology Used in Real-World Environment to Conduct Far East District’s Latest Training
Last week, Chris Caywood, Chief of the FED’s Design Branch and a group of seven Engineering Division engineers met with customers from Story Range to complete a site assessment on three of the complex’s ranges.
2 Sep 2020
Nansemond project’s Restoration Advisory Board to meet Thursday
SUFFOLK, Va. — The environmental mission at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot remains a priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting is set for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday via Webex.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.

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18 May 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-28 Lock 9 Closure-High Flows
MKARNS - Due to high flows on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the Arthur V. Ormond Lock (NM 176.9) is closed to traffic.
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.
17 May 2020
20-023 Corps begins flexible spring spill operations to benefit fish and hydropower
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began implementing its 2020 Fish Operations Plan at the four lower Snake River dams April 3 and at the lower Columbia River dams April 10.
16 May 2020
Cuerpo de Ingenieros acepta comentarios públicos sobre el Plan Recomendado para el Proyecto Río Antón Ruíz
El Distrito de Jacksonville del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés) está aceptando comentarios sobre el Plan Recomendado del 2020 para el proyecto Río Antón Ruíz ubicado en la Reserva Natural de Humacao en Puerto Rico. USACE solicita que cualquier pregunta o comentario se envíe a más tardar, el jueves 11 de junio de 2020, por correo electrónico a Kristen.L.Donofrio@usace.army.mil.,
16 May 2020
Corps seeks public comment on Recommended Plan for the Río Antón Ruíz Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is seeking comment on the 2020 Recommended Plan for the Río Antón Ruíz project located in the Humacao Natural Reserve in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The Corps is requesting that any questions or comments be submitted, by Thursday, June 11, 2020, to Kristen.L.Donofrio@usace.army.mil
15 May 2020
USACE Albuquerque District lakes scheduled to begin phased reopening
USACE-Albuquerque District announced May 15, 2020, that USACE-managed lakes in New Mexico and southeastern Colorado are scheduled to begin the first part of a phased reopening. The initial reopening date will vary from lake to lake due to local and state conditions. See the news release for lake-specific information.
15 May 2020
Corps proposes maintenance dredging of Wood Island and Pool at Biddeford Federal navigation project in Maine
CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing to perform
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.
15 May 2020
USACE awards contract to complete levee repairs on the Pender – Logan Creek Right Bank Levee System in Pender, Nebraska.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $7.1 million construction contract Wednesday to Michels Corporation of Brownsville, Wisconsin, to repair the Pender – Logan Creek Right Bank levee system in Pender, Nebraska. This is the 17th contract the Omaha District has awarded to repair the tributary systems damaged during the March 2019 flood. This contract will fully repair this damaged levee system.
15 May 2020
Corps accepts comments on EA to support proposed construction and interim operations of components of CEPP South
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for proposed construction and interim operations of features of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South. Comments are due June 15, 2020.