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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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24 Apr 2020
Omaha District balances COVID-19 mission support, employee safety
Shortly after the federal government declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Col. John Hudson, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, took aggressive steps to protect the district’s military and civilian workforce - while maintaining mission readiness and support.
24 Apr 2020
Richardson named Nashville District Employee of the Month for March 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2020) Lockmaster Cory Richardson at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District assigned to the Chickamauga Lock near Chattanooga Tenn., is the employee of the month for March 2020.
24 Apr 2020
General’s visit punctuates engineering efforts converting arena to alternate care site
Brig. Gen. Thomas Tickner, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Pacific Ocean Division, toured the Alaska Airlines Center on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus on Tuesday. A portion of the arena was converted into an alternate care site capable of treating coronavirus patients.
23 Apr 2020
Completion of Phase I Fuel Oil Facility, improves USFK warfighter capabilities
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has demonstrated resolve and dedication to completing the mission during COVID19, as the district has held three Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremonies during the pandemic.
23 Apr 2020
Debris team wrapping up FEMA technical support mission in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2020) – The Corps of Engineers’ team supporting clean-up efforts in Middle Tennessee in the wake of deadly tornadoes that devastated the region in early March is wrapping up its FEMA technical support mission where contractors have removed an estimated 450,000 cubic yards of debris, enough to fill 137 Olympic-size swimming pools.
23 Apr 2020
Resource Energy Manager improves munition plant’s energy resilience
A Resource Efficiency Manager attending 2019 Energy Exchange and REM Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama, received updated 50001 Ready information that led him on a path to improve energy efficiency at Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Virginia.
23 Apr 2020
Louisville District supports nationwide COVID-19 response
As the nation endures the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supporting FEMA, in coordination with other federal, state and local partners and playing a key role in the ongoing nationwide response efforts. USACE – known to engineer solutions for the nation’s toughest challenges – is constructing temporary alternate care facilities across the country to alleviate the burden on hospitals.
22 Apr 2020
TAM team demonstrates BUILDING STRONG throughout COVID-19 pandemic
USACE, including the Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) has continued their on-going mission while also assisting the nation and numerous federal agencies in this time of crisis, BUILDING STRONG through deeds, not words.
22 Apr 2020
Corps awards $7.6 million border barrier contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Border District awarded a $7.6 million contract modification April 15 to Fisher Sand & Gravel Co., Dickinson, North Dakota, for approximately 800 linear feet of border wall construction and associated infrastructure in Yuma, Arizona.
22 Apr 2020
Corps’ Omaha District spotlights energy efficient, environmentally sustainable headquarters for 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Built in 1958, the original Zorinsky Building, home to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s headquarters, was erected before the modern world embraced the environmental movement. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, renovations to the 432,000 square-foot building managed by the Government Services Administration have been implemented based on the standards and criteria of the U.S. Green Council’s Sustainability Program to make the building more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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20 Aug 2020
PUBLICATION NOTICE: Understanding State-of-the-Art Material Classification through Deep Visualization
Abstract: Neural networks (NNs) excel at solving several complex, non-linear problems in the area of supervised learning. A prominent application of these networks is image classification. Numerous improvements over the last few decades have improved the capability of these image classifiers. However, neural networks are still a black-box for solving image classification and other sophisticated tasks. A number of experiments conducted look into exactly how neural networks solve these complex problems. This paper dismantles the neural network solution, incorporating convolution layers, of a specific material classifier. Several techniques are utilized to investigate the solution to this problem. These techniques look at specifically which pixels contribute to the decision made by the NN as well as a look at each neuron’s contribution to the decision. The purpose of this investigation is to understand the decision-making process of the NN and to use this knowledge to suggest improvements to the material classification algorithm.
19 Aug 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-50 Lock 3 Sailing Instruction Lifted
MKARNS - The sailing instruction for the downstream approach to Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) NM 50.2, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 20-42 has been lifted.
19 Aug 2020
Corps hosts public meeting Aug. 27 with update on Central Everglades Planning Project South Phase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will host a virtual public meeting Aug. 27 to share information about progress on the Central Everglades Planning Project South (CEPP South) phase via webinar and teleconference.
18 Aug 2020
New recommended system for Ala Wai project evaluated in technical report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District completed an Engineering Documentation Report Aug. 6 that provides the new recommended plan for the Ala Wai Flood Control Project.
18 Aug 2020
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros anuncia la firma del Reporte Final para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), anuncia que el Teniente General Todd T. Semonite, comandante general, ha firmado el “Chief’s Report” para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas en Puerto Rico. La firma de este informe significa un momento crucial y avanza el proyecto al Congreso para la autorización individual.
18 Aug 2020
20-045 Corps to close Illia Dunes and Granite Point through Labor Day Weekend
Clarkston, Wash. -- Little Goose Lock and Dam and Lower Granite Lock and Dam have announced that Illia Dunes Recreation Area and Granite Point will be closed from Friday, Aug. 21 until Tuesday, Sept. 8.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake Thursday, Aug. 19 to inspect shoreline erosion, provide bank stabilization, and make minor repairs to the boat ramp at Beards Bluff.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to open more parks on Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office will open more parks on Friday, Aug. 21 around Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes. Some parks never opened this summer and remained closed because of high water and operating procedures related to COVID-19.
18 Aug 2020
Corps of Engineers closes fourth breach on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the last of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Monday.
18 Aug 2020
Corps to lower downstream river level to assist stilling basin rehabilitation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, announces temporary changes to water management operations at Tuttle Creek Lake resulting in lower downstream river elevation on the Big Blue River between Tuttle Creek and Rocky Ford dams.