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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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June

8 Jun 2020
Harbor dredging contract awarded
Congratulations to the Harbor Dredging Project Delivery Team (PDT) for awarding the contract to dredge four local harbors: Elvis Stahr Harbor in Hickman, Ky.; Memphis Harbor-McKellar Lake and Wolf River Harbor in Memphis, Tenn.; and Helena Harbor in Phillips County, Ark.
8 Jun 2020
ERDC Soldiers serve in the fight against COVID-19
Although the vast majority of employees with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are Department of Defense civilians, the select few U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the ERDC are making a significant impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Soldiers from across the ERDC have deployed around the country to aid in the fight against the disease, many mobilizing to “hotspots” to confront the unique challenges of fighting an unseen enemy.
3 Jun 2020
2019-2020 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Building Strong available online
The 2019-2020 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Building Strong®: Serving the Nation and the Armed Forces digital publication is available online. It offers readers a comprehensive look at how USACE is serving the nation and the armed forces by Building Strong®.
3 Jun 2020
A look back: Nadler's 40 years of service
Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY) Pipefitter Guy Nadler recently celebrated 40 years of federal service with 20 of them being with the Memphis District. Nadler started his exciting career with the government in 1978 when he joined the U.S. Air Force. He attended Basic Training and Technical School before going into the security police career field in Italy.
2 Jun 2020
Far East District on-boards new employees during COVID-19
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has on-boarded a few new employees during COVID-19. As this pandemic has changed the way operations occur globally, most of their transition to the district is unique due to the virus.
May

29 May 2020
PDT conducts first virtual VE study work session
The Slope Flattening Project Delivery Team (PDT) recently conducted the first virtual value engineering (VE) study work session with team member Neal Newman, who happens to be one of only 12 certified value specialists in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
29 May 2020
20-0036, Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC
Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC proposes to construct the Alliance Hydrogen Pipeline Project, an approximately 36 mile, 12-inch diameter hydrogen pipeline from an existing facility in Luling Louisiana to the Alliance refinery in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
29 May 2020
19-0682; Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage
Pheonix Global Engineering and Construction obo Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage proposes to dredge, temporary stockpile and construct the Lake Cataouatche Pump Station approximately 95 feet landward of the West Bank and Vicinity- HSDRRS Lake Cataouatche Levee.
29 May 2020
Corps completes 100-bed alternate care facility in Kalispell, Montana
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, completed construction on an alternate care facility in Kalispell, Montana, May 24, two days earlier than required. The ACF also came in more than 10% under budget.
29 May 2020
Permitting the Panthers
In October 1993, the Carolina Panthers officially became the newest expansion team in the National Football League, with their home in Charlotte, North Carolina. However, they were specifically named the “Carolina” Panthers, and not the “Charlotte” Panthers, because the plan was always to embrace the entire region.

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16 Sep 2020
District awards $15.4 Mil contract to dredge Freeport Lower Stauffer Reach channel
GALVESTON, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $15,494,310 to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC for the first phase of the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project.
16 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: Civil Engineer, GS-0810-07/09/11/12
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/16/20 – 09/18/20
16 Sep 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-57 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 249.1
MKARNS - The sailing instruction for NM 249.1, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 20-48 has been lifted.
16 Sep 2020
USACE Vicksburg District signs agreement with City of Oxford for water distribution system rehabilitation
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592).
15 Sep 2020
Operation Blue Roof sign-up for Hurricane Laura extended
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof to Sept. 30, 2020. The original application deadline was set to expire Sept. 21. Residents can sign up for the program online at www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof or call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258).
15 Sep 2020
Corps reminds lakeside residents, lake users of regulations at Greers Ferry Lake
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials ask property owners living near Greers Ferry Lake to avoid unauthorized work on public property. They also want lake users and landowners adjacent to the lake to know that tying up boats along the shoreline and operating vehicles off authorized roadways on public property is prohibited.
15 Sep 2020
Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 52 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 is proposing to issue five new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing seaweed mariculture activities, finfish mariculture activities, electric utility line and telecommunications activities, utility line activities for water and other substances, and water reclamation and reuse facilities.
14 Sep 2020
North Tailwater Recreation Area to reopen below Lake Red Rock Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District will reopen for public use the North Tailwater Recreation Area below Lake Red Rock Dam Oct. 1. The area has been closed since Fall 2014 due to construction of the new Red Rock Hydropower Project.
14 Sep 2020
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT STANDS UP CALL CENTER TO SUPPORT OPERATION BLUE ROOF IN LOUISANA
Even though Hurricane Laura skirted by Florida with minimal impact, staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District are assisting disaster survivors by providing information on USACE’s temporary roofing program.
12 Sep 2020
Work to begin on the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks scour repair project
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced work will begin on the Emergency Scour Repair Project September 15.