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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

Archive: May, 2016

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26 May 2016
Lightning safety around water
All too often in the event of a lightning occurrence some find themselves not knowing what to do or where to seek shelter. Most people have a tendency to continue their outdoor activities or dash to the wrong type of shelter during a lightning occurrence. To minimize permanent injury or death related to lighting strikes consider the Do’s and Don’ts:
20 May 2016
Corps helps Southern Ute Tribe develop wetland program
Sacramento District regulatory staff in Colorado helped provide training to members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in early May, helping the tribe prepare their own wetland preservation program in Southwestern Colorado.
16 May 2016
Corps joins more than 100 volunteers on a mission to be a part of the solution to Raystown Lake pollution
Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), along with 130 volunteers,
10 May 2016
Munitions disposal mission wraps up in Afghanistan
Huntsville Center’s Joint Munitions Disposal - Afghanistan (JMD-A) team has wrapped up its mission disposing of more than 5,629 tons of U.S. and coalition forces NATO Condition Code H unserviceable and “do-not-return” munitions, as well as captured enemy munitions and explosive remnants of war (ERW).
6 May 2016
Lucky 13 tour new Diamond Elementary School site
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks garnished the construction site of the new Diamond Elementary School where 13 wide-eyed students discovered diamonds aren’t forever but they can be your best friend.
4 May 2016
Pittsburgh District Makes BIG Progress with Small Business
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District partnered with regional government agencies to facilitate the I-79 Development Councils Dynamic Networking for Small Business event in Fairmont, W.Va. April, 27.

News Releases

Archive: May, 2016

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23 May 2016
Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE will propose to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.
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.