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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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Archive: July, 2012

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18 Jul 2012
Industrious dialogue in Romania
Representatives from the U.S. European Command, Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District came together to host two industry days in Bucharest and Caracal, Romania, to discuss information supporting contracts for the Aegis Ashore program June 13 - 14, 2012.
18 Jul 2012
USACE achieves major construction milestone at Tamiami Trail
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District reached a major milestone for the Tamiami Trail Modifications project was reached shortly after midnight July 13, 2012 as the first concrete pour on the bridge deck was completed.
18 Jul 2012
USACE launches new navigation website
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the launch of a new website that will provide the public and industry with real-time data on U.S. flag and foreign vessels transiting USACE-owned and operated lock structures nationally.
17 Jul 2012
Federal agencies meet to discuss Operation Warfighter
Several federal agencies met at Keystone State Park to discuss Operation Warfighter, a Department of Defense federal internship program that places Wounded Warriors in positions at federal agencies while they are completing their medical board process.
17 Jul 2012
AMIE interns gain career experience in Europe
The Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has entered its 16th year with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District.
17 Jul 2012
USACE officials serve up Asian carp sliders and information on invasive species
Catching quite a bit of media attention at the 32nd annual Taste of Chicago in Grant Park July 11 was the booth offering more than 800 Asian carp sliders free of charge.
16 Jul 2012
USACE approves first Native American commercial wetland mitigation bank in U.S. with Lummi Nation
Federal agencies worked together with the Lummi Nation to establish the first federally authorized Native American sponsored commercial wetland and habitat mitigation bank in the nation.
16 Jul 2012
Keeping people safe means vehicle rollover training
About 30 employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South took part in MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush-protected) vehicle safety and egress orientation training on Kandahar Airfield July 15, 2012.
13 Jul 2012
USACE Afghanistan Engineer District-South welcomes new commander
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South bid farewell to its commander of the past year, Air Force Col. Ben Wham, and welcomed its new commander, Army Col. Vincent Quarles, at a change of command here July 12, 2012.
13 Jul 2012
Construction begins with 'first bite' on foundation barrier wall at Center Hill Dam
The "first bite" of a $106 million drilling project to stabilize the earthen portion of the Center Hill Dam with a barrier wall was taken July 11, 2012 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and its contractor, Bauer Foundation Corporation, as the auger of a giant drill rig turned up the first dirt to the cheers of spectators.