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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...'

7/19/2024
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Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

Sept. 19, 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

News Stories

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October

5 Oct 2016
Army Corps Engineers test students with bridge-building competition
DETROIT- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the West Point Society of Michigan, last
4 Oct 2016
Former U.S. Army 10th Mountain soldiers now leading the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes region
COL Drew, LTC Czekanski, and LTC Sugrue each wear the unit patch of the 10th Mountain Division on the right arm of their uniform, signifying their time with the Division during tours of duty in combat. It is symbol of their commitment to protect our Nation in a time of war, a commitment they continue today serving with the Corps of Engineers during a time of peace.
September

28 Sep 2016
Darcy meets with fourth-graders in Nome to talk about ‘Every Kid in a Park’
NOME, Alaska – “How many states have you been to?” “What does it look like in California?” “What does the Army do?” “What does the Army Corps of Engineers do?”
7 Sep 2016
San Francisco’s Fowler selected for ERDC University’s inaugural class
For the unique opportunity, San Francisco District’s Cynthia Fowler gladly trades California’s
2 Sep 2016
The Engineers at Vicksburg, Part 04: Grant's Canal
IntroductionEngineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg
August

26 Aug 2016
Army Corps polar researcher appointed member of USARC
Dr. Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Richter-Menge a polar researcher with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and
26 Aug 2016
Army Corps polar researcher appointed member of USARC
Dr. Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Richter-Menge a polar researcher with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and
26 Aug 2016
GSL researcher wins Great Minds in STEM award
Gerardo I. Velazquez, a research civil engineer in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory of the
26 Aug 2016
The Engineers at Vicksburg, Part 03: Cannons over Vicksburg
IntroductionEngineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg
17 Aug 2016
GSL researcher wins 2016 Women of Color Technology All-Star Award
Dr. Ghada S. Ellithy, a senior research civil engineer in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory of the U.S. Engineer and Research Development Center has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Women of Color Magazine Technology All-Star Award. The award recognizes accomplished women of color with mid-level to advanced-level careers in the workforce. Award winners have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.

News Releases

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12 May 2016
Armed Forces Full Honors change of command and retirement ceremony will honor the 53rd Chief of Engineers
The 53rd Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, will retire from military service at an Armed Forces Full Honors Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony Thursday, May 19 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
28 Apr 2016
Huntsville Center awards contract for Redstone Arsenal solar project
Huntsville Center, working with the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives and the U.S. Army Garrison - Redstone Arsenal, awarded a contract today to SunPower Corporation for an 8 MW solar facility on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. It is the first award on the renewable and alternative energy MATOC.
4 Mar 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches new water safety campaign -- “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns”
WASHINGTON — Every year thousands of people in the United States mourn the loss of loved ones who could have survived if they had been wearing a life jacket while spending time on or near our nation’s waters. To heighten awareness for the use of life jackets, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently launched a new water safety campaign titled “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns.” USACE, in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers Natural Resources and Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation established to support USACE natural resources and recreation programs, developed the campaign that targets adult males.
17 Feb 2016
Senior leaders meet, discuss VA hospital construction progress
A senior level progress review for the Replacement Medical Center for the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, Colorado, was held February 11. The Senior Executive Review Group consists of senior leaders from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Kiewit-Turner joint venture, who meet regularly to collaboratively resolve overarching issues and maintain a focus on the project’s budget and schedule.
9 Feb 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 Civil Works Appropriations
Washington (February 9, 2016) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) yesterday delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 2016) work plan for the Army Civil Works program.
9 Feb 2016
President's Fiscal 2017 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works released
Washington (February 9, 2016) - The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY 2017) includes $4.620 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).
5 Jan 2016
Corps continues to fight Mississippi River flooding, crest moving south from Cairo
VICKSBURG, MISS., January 4, 2016 – Almost 300 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel from throughout the Mississippi Valley Division are continuing to combat flooding from high Mississippi River levels as the river crested January 3 at 56 feet on the Cairo gage. Public safety is the Corps number one priority, and as record-breaking river levels recede on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries, flood fighters remain vigilant around the clock to rapidly respond to trouble spots.