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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: October, 2020

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22 Oct 2020
Oregon Wildfires Temporary Housing Mission
Jason Ritter, Randy Campbell, Mike Johnson, Steve Caldwell and Cecil Cox have deployed to support wildfire recovery efforts in Oregon supporting the Portland District. FEMA Region X approved 3 counties in Oregon for a temporary housing mission. Wildfires have displaced nearly 800 families who are eligible for federal assistance.
21 Oct 2020
Collaborating with industry to promote natural infrastructure
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® (EWN) Podcast, guests Don McNeill, business development manager for Caterpillar Inc.’s Earthmoving Division and director of the Natural Infrastructure Initiative (NII), and Dr. Mike Donahue, vice president of Water Resources & Environmental Services at AECOM, discuss the need for natural infrastructure solutions.
21 Oct 2020
Sustainable Rivers Project
Sustainable Rivers Program:Improving our River BasinsThe Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) is a
20 Oct 2020
A birthday to remember
As children, we grow up dreaming of what we want to be when we grow up. When we set our sights on something and become passionate about it, nothing can get in our way. One Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers child is very interested in police officers, to say the least. Anything having to do with the police, he loves it.
19 Oct 2020
Corps seeks public comments for SF Waterfront Flood Resiliency Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District is preparing a feasibility study to evaluate coastal storm and flood risk management alternatives along 7.5 miles of the San Francisco Waterfront. USACE is currently accepting public comments regarding the study. Comments, including any suggested alternatives, information and analyses for our consideration are requested by Oct. 21, 2020.
19 Oct 2020
The Power of Recruiting, Training, and Retaining: Assembling the Best Workforce for FED
As the Corps of Engineers Far East District works to complete the 107 projects currently in construction phase, the District’s general and administrative (G&A) staff work diligently behind the scenes to support all the public can see as they drive by any US Army Corps of Engineers construction site.
16 Oct 2020
Historic wildfires test Corps’ Willamette Valley projects
The Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires that closed in on the Corps 13-dam system in the Willamette Valley caused minor damage to four dams.
16 Oct 2020
Corps project helps improve Soldiers’ sleep
Almost every night, people close their curtains to go to sleep; but for Soldiers stationed in the Fairbanks area, regular curtains will not suffice. Getting quality sleep in the middle of summer, when daylight is nearly 24 hours a day, is a challenge that can adversely affect mental health. U.S. Army Garrison Alaska is taking a multifaceted approach to address this problem and a small but effective piece of this work is by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District. They worked with Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely to install 2,740 blackout shades in 30 barracks this year to improve sleep quality and in turn, enhance the mental health and well-being of Alaska’s warfighters.
16 Oct 2020
USACE Engineering With Nature Initiative launches new network, partnership
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a new partnership with the University of Georgia (UGA) to establish the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN). N-EWN was developed to accelerate delivery of nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in the public and private sectors.
15 Oct 2020
Work nears completion on Conway and Pope County Levee
In 2019, floods damaged levees across the Arkansas River Valley. As part of a joint effort with levee districts throughout the state, the Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rushed to identify the damage and make repairs. Now, with fall crisp in the air, contractors working in the newly consolidated levee district of Conway and Pope County, are well ahead of schedule.

News Releases

Archive: October, 2020

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27 Oct 2020
Temporary Closure: Eads St. between Abundance St. and Treasure St.
Eads Street between Abundance Street and Treasure Street will be closed on Saturday October 31, 2020 while temporary roadway repairs are being performed. This temporary closure is related to construction of new box culverts to enhance drainage in the area.
26 Oct 2020
DHA Announcement: Maintenance Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26 - 10/30 Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic Series/Grade: WG-4749-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 25% or more Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
26 Oct 2020
DHA Announcement: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26/2020 - 10/30/2020 Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-5803-10 Full Performance Level: XF-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $25.58 – 29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
26 Oct 2020
DHA Announcement: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26/2020 - 10/30/2020 Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-5803-10 Full Performance Level: XF-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $25.58 – 29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
26 Oct 2020
Corps of Engineers installs 10,000th blue roof after hurricanes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers installed the 10,000th blue roof Friday in Lake Charles as part of Operation Blue Roof emergency response for hurricanes Laura and Delta.
26 Oct 2020
Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin
Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26/2020 - 10/30/2020 Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin Series/Grade: XH-5784-11 Full Performance Level: XH-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $34.06 - $39.74Click here to enter text. Work Schedule: Seasonal Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is greater than 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
26 Oct 2020
Corps to host public meeting for the Mojave Dam Master Plan revision
The current master plans are in need of revision to address changes in regional land use, population, outdoor recreation trends, and USACE management policy. Key topics to be addressed in the revised master plans include revised land classifications, revised natural, cultural, and recreational resource management objectives, recreation facility needs, and special topics such as off highway vehicle use and threatened and endangered species habitat.
26 Oct 2020
USACE Vicksburg District announces launch of Bayou Bodcau online map
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announced that an online, interactive map of Bayou Bodcau will launch today, Oct. 26.
26 Oct 2020
USACE Vicksburg District employee receives award from the Mississippi Paralegal Association
An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District received the 2020 Paralegal of the Year Award from the Mississippi Paralegal Association (MPA) in Jackson on Friday.
26 Oct 2020
Geometric-Acoustics Analysis of Singly Scattered, Nonlinearly Evolving Waves by Circular Cylinders
Abstract: Geometric acoustics, or acoustic ray theory, is used to analyze the scattering of high-amplitude acoustic waves incident upon rigid circular cylinders. Theoretical predictions of the nonlinear evolution of the scattered wave field are provided, as well as measures of the importance of accounting for nonlinearity. An analysis of scattering by many cylinders is also provided, though the effects of multiple scattering are not considered. Provided the characteristic nonlinear distortion length is much larger than a cylinder radius, the nonlinear evolution of the incident wave is shown to be of much greater importance to the overall evolution than the nonlinear evolution of the individual scattered waves.