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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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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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This summer, four #HBCU students and recent graduates from Morgan State University and Tennessee State University were selected as the Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering interns for the @europedistrict. Learn more: https://t.co/1mvhnxn4O0

@SeattleDistrict welcomed @NWDUSACE Cmdr., Brig. Gen. William Hannan Jr., Sept 4. They toured the Mud Mountain Dam fish passage facility - the largest trap-and-haul fish passage facility in the U.S. - designed to transport ~60,000 fish a day. https://t.co/dqkWiaLB1z https://t.co/dIgSp88e0o

RT @AlaskaCorps: The summer edition of The Corps Environment, USACE's signature environmental publication, is now available. The online ve…

While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and swimming and boating with a buddy. Assign someone as a water watcher to watch children constantly while in, on, or near the water. Make sure the watcher knows drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. https://t.co/qbYf5wzr9n

While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and swimming and boating with a buddy. Assign someone as a water watcher to watch children constantly while in, on, or near the water. Make sure the watcher knows drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. https://t.co/qbYf5wzr9n

RT @USArmy: Adversaries and the Army: A Conversation with #USArmy's Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. In this podcast, Gen. George talks…

RT @ArmyERDC: Recently, leadership from @HindsCC visited the ERDC-Vicksburg campus to gain a better understanding of the research and devel…

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Yesterday in our Headquarters, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon and Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Galick unveiled a new display honoring Lt. Col. François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury and the importance of the medal named after him. https://t.co/gV5WvN93zq

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Volunteering is also a great way to gain experience in #recreation and natural resource management, as well as help strengthen local outdoor recreation opportunities. Interested in #volunteer opportunities, check it out here: https://t.co/5ueBIRJEtM #HuntingtonDistrict 3/3 https://t.co/uXA4cE7y1R

#Volunteers like Bill and Kim play a vital role in helping #USACE parks and park rangers, by contributing needed assistance in the day-to-day activities of running the parks. 2/3 https://t.co/XCx4uVFTSY

Join us in recognizing and thanking volunteers, Bill and Kim, for their invaluable service at @USACELRD Beech Fork Lake, Lavalette, WV, this season. Thanks to their efforts, the beach recreation area was operated successfully as a safe, scenic, and family-friendly setting. 1/3 https://t.co/C3hLQDdEMH

.@USACE_NY has awarded a contract for the maintenance dredging of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway at Moriches Bay, NY. This project will ensure safe navigation and protect our vital waterways! https://t.co/zate3iGvEx

The event provided attendees with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the critical work of the S&T community in supporting Soldiers and the Nation. 3/3 https://t.co/cM4fjL7yvH

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