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    Participants in the Hide Away Bay 5K Race run around the Douglas Creek Recreation Area at Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota, June 20, 2020.

    Amid challenges of COVID-19, a community organization contributes to USACE public lands

    Despite the months of May through September being the height of the recreation season for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public lands, in March the USACE conducted an orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect the public and its workforce from further spread of COVID-19. Upon reopening the Douglas Creek Recreation Area at Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota in late June, a local community organization hosted a 5K race and used some of the proceeds to donate a custom picnic table to the park.

  • August

    Guests swim in a cove at Pawnee State Recreation Area just outside of Lincoln, Neb., July 15.

    Parks and Recreation real-life mission for Omaha District

    OMAHA, Neb. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, manages more 235 parks and recreation areas, over 400,000 acres of public lands, and more than one million acres of water surface areas.

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Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sept. 13, 2024
New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project
Sept. 13, 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program
April 30, 2024
Army Corps of Engineers publishes proposed rule on protection of historic properties
Feb. 12, 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
Nov. 2, 2023 UPDATED
$7.5 billion federal credit program opens for dam safety projects
Sept. 20, 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
Sept. 18, 2023
Transformational Investments for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program
March 9, 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 4, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Signs Partnership Agreement with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Nov. 17, 2022
New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands
Nov. 10, 2022
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
Oct. 31, 2022
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
Sept. 12, 2022
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2022 Civil Works Appropriations
May 25, 2022 UPDATED
Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
March 28, 2022 UPDATED
Army Civil Works Studies, Projects and Programs to Be Accomplished with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
Jan. 19, 2022
USACE Memphis District Team deployed to Louisiana in support of FEMA Hurricane Ida relief efforts
Aug. 29, 2021
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works updates Water Resources Development Act of 2020 implementation guidance
July 21, 2021
Developmental position to offer growth, new skills for USACE employee
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, and from shore or a dock. @pleasewearit https://t.co/EWiT7nZdLe
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Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, and from shore or a dock. @pleasewearit https://t.co/EWiT7nZdLe
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USACE teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, in support of the 12th annual @OSHA_DOL Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls In Construction. #StandDown4Safety https://t.co/8oFSZuhn7k
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USACE teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, in support of the 12th annual @OSHA_DOL Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls In Construction. #StandDown4Safety https://t.co/8oFSZuhn7k
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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May is National Water Safety Month so remember to play it safe whenever you’re in, on, or near open water (i.e. lakes, rivers, ponds etc.) and please wear your life jacket. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns https://t.co/VPdyasIyYJ
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We will be sharing dam safety content throughout May as we prepare to commemorate National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Stay tuned for more on dams all through May! #dambeautiful #DamSafetyDay https://t.co/xdNRoe3tgW
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Teach and model what healthy, safe and respectful relationships look like. Get involved in efforts to support survivors through community events or volunteering. Learn more: https://t.co/xITAjY0cSH #SAAPM #BeTheChange #CourageFuelsChange https://t.co/exKu4xa86t
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If you own an inflatable life jacket, do you know if it is a manual- or automatic-inflate style? Make sure you know before you get out on the water and might have to depend on it to save your life. https://t.co/y5JBA77NgO
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Tune in for the latest episode of Inside the Castle! In this episode we are joined by Eric Daniels with the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence. Learn how the mission to help the Army attract and retain top talent called him back after retirement: https://t.co/dgwt7qGkWh https://t.co/mLBugxjD6v
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Brig. Gen. Walter, from Edisto Island S.C., serves as the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Southwestern Division.
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Congratulations to now-Brig. Gen. George H. Walter, the newest general officer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who was promoted in our Headquarters on Friday in a ceremony hosted by Lt. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, USACE CG and 56th Chief of Engineers. Essayons! https://t.co/moSVYXMoFh
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports our nation's economy through maintaining safe and reliable navigation systems. Learn more about that mission here! https://t.co/tuHl9ZxbRV
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