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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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9 Dec 2020
Huntsville Center provides security expertise for new U.S. Army Museum
When the National Museum of the United States Army opened its doors for the first time, visitors and museum personnel could rest assured that the priceless artifacts and displays would be safe and secure thanks to the security-systems expertise of employees at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.
9 Dec 2020
Zorinsky building maintenance workers help ensure safe environment during pandemic
The COVID – 19 pandemic has brought about many unique challenges and stresses to our daily lives, and for many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District employees it has changed the way they perform their daily tasks. Working diligently behind the scenes to ensure the safety of hundreds of district employees at the Zorinsky federal building in downtown Omaha are the General Services Agency’s contract maintenance workers from LB&B Associates, Inc.
8 Dec 2020
Hau named Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2020) – Sam Hau, structural engineer in the Engineering and Construction Division’s Civil Design Branch Structural Section, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2020.
7 Dec 2020
Stephen Brown: The FED’s Proactive Approach to Equal Employment Opportunity
Stephen Brown, Far East District Equal Employment Opportunity Manager is a former Morse code operator for the US Air Force who discovered his love for taking care of others while serving as a first sergeant.
7 Dec 2020
ERDC announces annual ERDC Under the Lights community event
For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) will open its gates to the public for a drive-by holiday light display on its 700-acre installation in Vicksburg on Dec. 17, 18 and 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The entrance will be at the main gate located at 3909 Halls Ferry Road.
7 Dec 2020
ERDC researcher impacts international contaminated sediment standards
When Dr. Burton Suedel, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (ERDC-EL), heard about the ASTM International project to develop a guide for risk-based corrective action for contaminated sediment sites, he saw it as an opportunity for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to inform international contaminated sediment standards and policy.
5 Dec 2020
Kansas City District celebrates ribbon cutting at Gasconade River Office and presents awards
Col. Bill Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, presided over a ribbon cutting for a new work facility and presented awards at our Gasconade River Office location, near Hermann, Mo. and later presented awards at our Missouri River Area Office in Napoleon, Mo., Dec. 1.
5 Dec 2020
Heartland Corps celebrates ribbon cutting at Gasconade River Office and presents awards
Col. Bill Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, presided over a ribbon cutting for a new work facility and presented awards at our Gasconade River Office location, near Hermann, Mo. and later presented awards at our Missouri River Area Office in Napoleon, Mo., Dec. 1, 2020.
4 Dec 2020
ERDC researcher excels as emergency responder software inventor
As an intern and later a full-time research engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL), Dr. Michelle Hamilton invented a system for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, which was patented in September 2020 for emergency responders’ use in prioritizing key geolocations for support allocations and mitigation efforts.
4 Dec 2020
Patented expedient protection structure impresses users
With decades of inventions protecting Soldiers and civilians from hostile forces, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) continues developing life-saving innovations as one of the seven world-class laboratories of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

News Releases

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16 Dec 2020
Corps Signs Partnership Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has entered into a more than $3.3-million project partnership agreement with the city of Chester to complete upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant.
16 Dec 2020
20-060 Lower Snake River Dams closed for public dam crossing on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day
LOWER SNAKE RIVER, Wash. – All three dams on the lower Snake River in Washington that allow public vehicle crossings -- Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy; Little Goose Lock and Dam, near Starbuck; and Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, near Kahlotus -- will be closed to public access for crossing for the holidays.
16 Dec 2020
USACE Vicksburg District announces phone and network outage at Arkabutla Lake
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announced that Arkabutla Lake is currently experiencing an extended phone and network outage.
16 Dec 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Rep. Napolitano Gold de Fleury Medal
The 55th Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon notified U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano of her selection to receive the Gold Order of the de Fleury award Dec. 7, 2020..
16 Dec 2020
Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on its Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Disposition Study
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public input from now until Feb. 16, 2021, on its recently completed draft disposition study for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam.
15 Dec 2020
Corps Signs Partnership Agreement for Storm Sewer Repair Construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has entered into a more than $200,000 project-partnership agreement with the city of McKeesport to complete storm sewer-system repairs at several locations within the city.
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Crane Operator
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Crane Operator Series/Grade: XF-5725-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/20 - 12/21/20 Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units Series/Grade: XF-5788-06 Full Performance Level: XF-06 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $19.15 - $22.34 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Seasonal
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-2606-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens
15 Dec 2020
Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin
Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin NOTE: This position is DUAL-RATED to the position of Master, XH-5784-13. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of this position during the absence of the Master in a dual-rated capacity. Series/Grade: XH-5784-11 Full Performance Level: XH-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $34.06 - $39.74 Work Schedule: Seasonal