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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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Archive: January, 2020

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31 Jan 2020
Army Corps of Engineers helps open Wounded Warrior Rehabilitation Center in Republic of Georgia
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) and U.S. Embassy in Georgia cut the ribbon on a 2,050 square-meter modernized wounded warrior rehabilitation center for the Georgian Armed Services, Jan. 27, 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Corps to host Bay Model Master Plan public meetings Feb. 12
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District will host a series of public meetings to receive input intended to help shape development of the Master Plan for the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. The public meetings will take place Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Bay Model Visitor Center located at 2100 Bridgeway.
29 Jan 2020
Feature: Coast Guard Cutter Walnut Conducts Maintaining Hawaii's Aids to Navigation Patrol off Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- As often happens on January nights, bands of light rain swept over Honolulu
29 Jan 2020
Public meeting set for Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Chesapeake will host a public meeting Thursday on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project. It's scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School.
28 Jan 2020
Far East District participates in job fair aimed at increasing military spouse employment
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Employment Readiness Center hosted its
28 Jan 2020
Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance PH5 Stilling Basin Contract Award
The Huntington District continues to execute by moving forward with the $319 million award of the final phase of construction on Bluestone Dam to Brayman Construction. This award is the largest construction contract award within the Bi-Partisan Budget Act 2018 portfolio. This award is also the first construction contract award over $100 million within the portfolio and accounts for one-third of LRD's FY18 Emergency Supplemental Program.
28 Jan 2020
Eagle Watchers Flock to Dale Hollow Lake for Annual Tour
CELINA, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District rangers and staff at Dale Hollow lake hosted a free Eagle Watch Tour on Jan. 18, and Jan. 25, where bird enthusiasts witnessed the majestic beauty of the nation’s symbol.
27 Jan 2020
ERC, Mobile District RSM Begin Sediment Study
The Mobile District Regional Sediment Management Team and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) from Vicksburg, Mississippi kicked off a study on January 13, 2019 at North Blakeley Island in Mobile, Ala. The purpose of the study is to see if sediment currently stored on North Blakeley Island could be used to strengthen the marshes around Blakeley Island
26 Jan 2020
Using science to stay ahead of the weather
Weather-flight Airmen assigned to the 9th Operational Support Squadron propel the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s operations through discipline and attention to detail of the skies.
24 Jan 2020
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works visits USACE’s Albuquerque District
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Hon. R.D. James visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District headquarters and multiple civil works project sites, Jan. 22, 2020.

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31 Jan 2020
Wallisville Lake Project to issue small game hunting permits available for 2020
WALLISVILLE, Texas– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, Wallisville Lake Project office is issuing small game hunting permits for the 2020 season as part of the Wildlife Management Program beginning Feb 1 and expiring Mar 31.
31 Jan 2020
Lower Guadalupe Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study recommends no federal action
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it has
31 Jan 2020
Corps of Engineers and the Upper Sioux Community partner on shoreline stabilization project study
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, signed a cost sharing
28 Jan 2020
Corps opens public comment for C-111 South Dade Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will accept public comment on the Canal 111 South Dade (C-111 SD) Project, Replacement of Interim Pump Stations S-332B and S-332C, Draft Integrated General Re-Evaluation Report, Environmental Assessment and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The report describes the recommended plan, identified as Alternative 3 in the document. Comments are due February 27.
28 Jan 2020
District provides update regarding Arkabutla Lake road, recreational site closures
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District notified the public of a road closure and recreational site closure at Arkabutla Lake, located approximately 35 miles north of Marks, Mississippi, Jan. 28. Due to ongoing maintenance, the road across the top of Arkabutla Dam has been closed. The road will remain closed for approximately three weeks. Visitors should be prepared to use alternate routes.
27 Jan 2020
Mississippi lakes to host annual Fish Habitat Day events
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s north Mississippi lakes – Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada lakes – will each host Fish Habitat Day events in February that will provide volunteers an opportunity to participate in the restoration of fishing habitats.
27 Jan 2020
Mississippi lakes to host annual Fish Habitat Day events
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s north Mississippi lakes – Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada lakes – will each host Fish Habitat Day events in February that will provide volunteers an opportunity to participate in the restoration of fishing habitats.
27 Jan 2020
Summer Hire positions available
The Middle East District is hiring students interested in electrical, communications and structural engineering and architecture.
27 Jan 2020
Corps closes two more breaches on Missouri River Levee System L-594
Two outlet breaches on the Missouri River Levee System L-594 were closed on Saturday. These are the third and fourth breaches to be closed on the L-594 system, providing an initial level of flood risk management to the area behind this downstream portion of the levee, located west of Thurman, Iowa. The USACE team and Contractor will continue finalizing repairs at these breach locations while also focusing on the one remaining outlet breach.
27 Jan 2020
Corps of Engineers monitors high water on Upper Mississippi River
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is monitoring high water conditions affecting parts of the Upper Mississippi River in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa as a result of historic flows this winter.