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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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28 Oct 2020
Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a virtual public meeting Wed., Nov. 4, from 1-2 p.m., to introduce an island-building project the agency is proposing for the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota.
13 Oct 2020
Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public input on its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed island project near Hastings, Minnesota.

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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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