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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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17 Mar 2020
UPDATED: Corps to close day use recreational areas, postpone campground openings
News Release summarizes current restrictions in place at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District operational facilities.
16 Mar 2020
Vicksburg District takes precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is taking precautionary measures to assist public health efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect USACE employees and visitors.
16 Mar 2020
Vicksburg District postpones Meet the District event
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced that it will postpone its inaugural Meet the District open house event, which was scheduled for March 26.
16 Mar 2020
20-013 Corps closing all Walla Walla District Visitor Centers
Walla Walla, Wash. –At this time, the Corps of Engineers will close all Visitor Centers in the Walla Walla District.
16 Mar 2020
Corps recreation closures related to COVID-19
The Corps is closing several recreation sites and canceling events in light of COVID-19 impacts.
16 Mar 2020
USACE to cancel public information meeting for Grapevine Lake Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today that due to COVID-19 concerns the April 2 public meeting about the initiation of the revision to the Grapevine Lake Master Plan is canceled. The public will be informed with an update about the Grapevine Lake Master Planning revision when it is available.
16 Mar 2020
USACE to cancel public information meeting for Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today due to COVID-19 concerns the canceling of the public meeting on March 24 at Tioga High School, 855 McKnight Road, Tioga, Texas 76271, to inform the public of the initiation of the revision to the Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan.
16 Mar 2020
Asphalt paving to begin at Lake Ouachita’s Brady Mountain, Stephens Park recreation areas
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Lake Ouachita announced that an asphalt paving project will take place at the lake’s Brady Mountain and Stephens Park recreation areas from approximately March 23 to April 8.
16 Mar 2020
Corps to close day use recreational areas, postpone campground openings
Corps to close day use recreational areas, postpone campground openings LOUISVILLE, KY –In the interest of public safety due to COVID-19 concerns, and in accordance with Center for Disease Control recommendations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be closing all Corps-managed day use recreational areas (such as boat ramps and picnic shelters) and postponing the opening of all campgrounds until May 11, 2020.
16 Mar 2020
Corps to Host Virtual Meeting on Tygart Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan Revisions
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a virtual meeting about the Tygart Lake Master and Shoreline Management Plans updates. The corps is seeking public feedback on the proposed changes to the management of the lake based on public input collected in August 2018.