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9 Apr 2021
Army engineers celebrate 75 years on the Last Frontier
Seventy-five years ago today, the Chief of Engineers ordered the establishment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District. With the stroke of a pen on General Order No. 6, the agency was born.
March

19 Mar 2021
General visits northernmost USACE-run flood control project
Maj. Gen. William H. Graham, deputy commanding general of civil and emergency operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the Moose Creek Dam on Feb. 19 while touring the organization’s northernmost flood control project. Col. Kirk Gibbs, USACE Pacific Ocean Division commander, and Col. Damon Delarosa, USACE Alaska District commander, accompanied the general.
February

25 Feb 2021
Project Manager Reflects on Austere Conditions at Cape Lisburne, Mission Success for Seawall Construction
Far away, on the northwest tip of Alaska, sits a remote, strategic military site nestled between a small mountain range and the unforgiving Chukchi Sea. Against this desolate backdrop, a few hours after midnight on Aug. 12, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District oversaw the placement of the final rock in a mile-long seawall to cap off a monumental arctic engineering and construction effort at the Cape Lisburne Long Range Radar Site.
November

30 Nov 2020
Two years after quake, military repair projects continue as USACE reflects on response efforts
With the epicenter about 10 miles north of Anchorage, the Cook Inlet Earthquake registered a 7.1 magnitude and rocked most of Alaska’s population during the morning of November 30, 2018. First responders sprang into action, but once the dust settled the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District emerged as a reliable military partner inspecting and repairing infrastructure on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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The Jan. 7 Los Angeles County wildfires debris removal operation was one of our largest, most challenging missions. More than 1,400 USACE personnel deployed from across the nation and from our district to support debris removal operations. /6

But we did not do this alone. The success of this important mission was the result of strong partnerships with FEMA, Cal OES, LA County, local governments and impacted communities. /5

To date, USACE has removed more than 2.6 million tons of debris — the equivalent of more than 218,000 truckloads. /4

We are proud of our efforts, alongside our partners, to rapidly come to the aid of our fellow citizens in their time of need. In just six months, more than 9,500 properties were cleared — making this the fastest, large-scale wildfire debris removal in USACE history. /3

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was laser-focused on removing immediate hazards to public health and safety, and supporting economic recovery by removing structural ash, debris and foundations. /2

This week marks one year since the January 2025 Southern California wildfires began. On Jan. 17, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began its debris removal mission, which was a critical step in the road to recovery. https://t.co/iF1yZ5D6CP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. Learn more: https://t.co/3IzyxdqV3P

USACE will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits & issue one new permit for work in wetlands & other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of Rivers & Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued: https://t.co/NhihR0uoAM

RT @USACE_Buffalo: 🛥️ Dredging keeps our waterways safe & sustainable! 🌱 Learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers repurposes clean sedim…

RT @ArmyERDC: ERDC is providing innovative support to @USACENOLA civil works mission by inspecting the dewatered bays for voids in the Old…

RT @USArmy: 📆 Soldiers, mark your calendars for the Senior Leader SITREP, premiering on our YouTube channel, Jan. 13 at 12:00 p.m. https://…

RT @StPaulUSACE: Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s make water safety a top priority. Let’s make 2026 the safest year yet by practic…

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s make water safety a top priority. 🛟Always wear your life jacket and make sure its fits 🛟Learn how to swim 🛟Never drink and boat Practice water safety every time you are in, on, or near the water! #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Low-head dams are found on waterways throughout the U.S. Before you the hit watery trails, review the Low-Head Dam Inventory to see if there’s a dam on your route. Learn more: https://t.co/dbzMfptnor #damsafety https://t.co/ZjrOVldPiM

RT @StPaulUSACE: Skid-steers hard at work preparing the chamber for critical maintenance and inspections during a dewatering at Lock and Da…

RT @USArmy: 📰 Year in Review: Warfighting is the Army’s top priority Our Soldiers prove they are ready to fight and win, at home and abroa…

RT @ArmyCorpsNAD: Our @europedistrict is constructing a new Operational Readiness Training Complex in Grafenwoehr, #Germany. On Friday, we…

RT @ArmyERDC: The @StPaulUSACE and ERDC are collaborating in a groundbreaking study to make informed, data-driven decisions about using riv…

RT @europedistrict: Today, leaders from @IMCOMEurope, @7thATC , #USACE, @USAGBavaria, the German construction authority and other project p…

Low-head dams can be dangerous for waterway users. They are hard to identify and can cause harm if you end up caught in their current. Locate low-head dams near you and learn more: https://t.co/6bo3k0pM4a #damsafety https://t.co/maYwiOm0Pu

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21 Sep 2020
Corps releases draft report for Lowell Creek project in Seward, seeks public input
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District prepared a draft integrated feasibility report and environmental assessment for proposed improvements to the Lowell Creek flood diversion project in Seward.
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.
27 Jul 2020
Corps will use Final Environmental Impact Statement to inform permit decision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District published the final environmental impact statement for the Pebble Limited Partnership’s application to discharge fill material into waters of the United States for the purpose of developing a copper-molybdenum-gold mine project in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska on July 24.
24 Jul 2020
Corps releases Pebble final environmental impact statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District published the final environmental impact statement for the Pebble Limited Partnership’s application to discharge fill material into waters of the United States for the purpose of developing a copper-molybdenum-gold mine project in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.