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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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September

21 Sep 2020
Gathright Dam pulse release canceled as river conditions ‘favorable’
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.
12 Sep 2020
Army Corps' New York District heralds the arrival of the largest container ship to Call in the Port
The CMA/CGM BRAZIL arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey, Sept. 12. The arrival of the CMA/CGM Brazil was made possible as a result of the Harbor Deepening Project — a multi-year effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
10 Sep 2020
Mosquito treatment set for Monday at Craney Island
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Monday over federal property on Craney Island.
4 Sep 2020
District awards contract for Farrenburg Levee Phase 5 project
Congratulations to the Farrenburg Levee Phase 5 Project Delivery Team (PDT) for advancing their project to the important Contract Award milestone. The team awarded the contract to VuCon, LLC. on August 30. Work the contractor will perform consists of replacing two culverts, which have reached their life expectancy, that cross under the Farrenbeurg Levee, closing a gap in the levee and raising sections of the levee to the authorized grade. Drainage infrastructure like this is a vital part of the overall levee protection system.
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.
1 Sep 2020
Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse release
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.
August

25 Aug 2020
Meet Our: Jeff Livasy
Jeff Livasy is the chief of the Programs and Civil Works Project Management Branch.
10 Aug 2020
Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2020 set for Wednesday
COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
5 Aug 2020
Mosquito treatment set for Friday at Craney Island
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Friday over federal property on Craney Island.
July

17 Jul 2020
Gathright Dam’s first pulse release set for Wednesday
COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s first water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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14 Aug 2020
Corps submits St. George report to Congress for authorization
Today, Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the St. George Harbor Improvement Chief’s Report during a special event in Washington, D.C. The signing progresses the proposed project to Congress for authorization.
31 Jul 2020
Tule River Spillway construction set to begin Aug. 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will begin construction operations to realign Avenue 146 and widen the existing Tule River Spillway at Success Lake in Porterville, California, starting August 2.
31 Jul 2020
Virtual public meetings set for Collier County study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Collier County, Florida, its nonfederal sponsor, have released the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement.
10 Jul 2020
U.S. Army Corps announces the signing of the Chief’s Report for the proposed Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, New York Coastal Storm Risk Management Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announces the signing of Report of the Chief of Engineers for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP), New York Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.
7 Jul 2020
USACE to extend comment period for Draft Miami-Dade Back Bay Report
NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the request of Miami-Dade County, its nonfederal sponsor, has extended the comment period for the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, due to the unprecedented amount of attention and resources needed to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in the area. Originally scheduled to close on July 20, the comment period will now close on August 19.
7 Jul 2020
USACE to extend comment period for Draft Miami-Dade Back Bay Report
NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the request of Miami-Dade County, its nonfederal sponsor, has extended the comment period for the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, due to the unprecedented amount of attention and resources needed to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in the area. Originally scheduled to close on July 20, the comment period will now close on August 19.
11 Jun 2020
USACE to discuss American River erosion protection work at June 15 virtual public meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Central Valley Flood Protection Board will co-host a virtual public meeting June 15 to discuss the draft environmental documents related to proposed erosion work along the lower American River in Sacramento.
11 Jun 2020
U.S. Army Corps announces signing of Chief's Report Coastal Storm Project in Tidal Areas of the Rahway River
The Army Corps New York District announces that Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers has signed a Chief’s Report for the Rahway River Basin, N.J. Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment — a key milestone for the proposed project.
22 Apr 2020
Corps to resume Natomas levee work, close Garden Highway on April 23
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will resume major levee improvement construction in the Lower Natomas Basin beginning April 23, 2020, closing a portion of Garden Highway to all traffic.
13 Feb 2020
President’s 2021 Budget: $103.1 Million requested for Pittsburgh District
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District reports that the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget includes $103.1 million in new federal funding for the district’s civil works program.