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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: November, 2020

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12 Nov 2020
Chief of engineers presents ‘Safety Award of Excellence’ to Nashville District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2020) – The 55th chief of engineers presented the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Award of Excellence, district category, to Nashville District officials today during the USACE National Awards Ceremony.
12 Nov 2020
Huntsville Center contracting officer completes top USACE leadership program
The USACE Executive Leadership Development Program is the top tier of a three-tier program designed to develop results-oriented leaders with the critical skills needed to lead change in complex environments. Applicants to the yearlong course must be at the GS-13 level or above and are selected based on their potential for continued accomplishments and future success.
12 Nov 2020
Memphis District awards several critical service contracts
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District recently awarded five service contracts in Missouri and Arkansas to maintain and improve upon the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project.
12 Nov 2020
Baltimore District employee honored as USACE Program Manager of the Year
David Chai, the deputy chief of the Baltimore District’s Real Property Services Field Office, was
12 Nov 2020
Army Corps project revitalizes economy of New Jersey’s largest city
The Army Corps of Engineers in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Newark is performing The Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area Project.
11 Nov 2020
A Mother’s Guidance Results in Two Generations of FED Employment
Success leaves clues and a long-term position with the Far East District gave Mihui Yun great career advice to share with her daughter Emily who discovered a profession in civil engineering by following some good advice from her mother, a 41-year employee of the FED Central Resident Office (CRO) in Osan.
11 Nov 2020
Army Corps District Commander Participates in Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto attended the 2020 Veterans Day Salute to Veterans ceremony held on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid, the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City.
10 Nov 2020
From self-hate to self-love: An Army veteran’s journey of healing
Whatever else Anthony Johnson could say about his military service, it at least gave him a friend who cared enough to hide Johnson’s pistol away from him at a time when he might have used it to end his own life.
10 Nov 2020
ERDC researchers demonstrate reconnaissance-enhancing technologies with Soldiers, civilians
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center, in partnership with the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), successfully completed the second phase of the Maneuver Support, Sustainment and Protection Integration Experiments-2020, or MSSPIX-20, in the fall of 2020.
9 Nov 2020
Rockaway Project Resumes as Crews Increase Efforts
Rockaway, NY - Beach work on the Rockaway Peninsula is in full swing as the long-awaited East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet, and Jamaica Bay Project gets underway in Rockaway, New York. There has been an authorization for the project since 1965, the Rockaway shoreline has experienced severe hurricanes and northeasters over the last 40 years. In 1960 Hurricane Donna caused $8,774,000 (1960 price level) in damages, including 6,000 homes and hundreds of commercial establishments and 1962 another storm inflicted $8,450,400 (1962 price level) in damages to the Rockaway Peninsula.

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Archive: November, 2020

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20 Nov 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts virtual meetings for the Puerto Rico Coastal Study
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District will host two public webinars for the Puerto Rico Coastal Study to present the draft Integrated Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment, and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact. The webinars will occur December 10 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Puerto Rico time (9 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST). Both meetings will be presented simultaneously in English and Spanish. Participants may join the webinars at: www.saj.usace.army.mil/PuertoRicoCSRMFeasibilityStudy/
20 Nov 2020
USACE Chicago District welcomes new deputy commander
Lt. Col. Matthew Broderick joins the Chicago District as the deputy district commander, a position where he assists the district commander with water resources development in the Chicago metropolitan area, upper Illinois River watershed, Lake Michigan watershed in Wisconsin, and the upper Wabash River watershed in Indiana – an area of about 31,500 square miles. The district’s primary missions focus on flood and costal storm risk management, navigation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, regulatory, emergency management, recreation, and interagency support services.
20 Nov 2020
Chief of Engineers signs Grand River Basin Study – on to Congress
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Grand River Basin Study on November 19, 2020. The signing of the report progresses the project to Congress for authorization. “I am grateful for the hard work of the entire team and for the outstanding partnership with the State of Missouri, other federal agencies, and the local communities in this area. The partnership is what made this important study successful. This is a great example of improving habitats and the environment while also increasing flood protection in an area. Ultimately, it will greatly benefit the people, the economy, the environment, and the many areas of the Grand River Basin,” said Col. Bill Hannan, commander, Kansas City District.
19 Nov 2020
Chief of Engineers signs report for Rio Grande de Manati
The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed a key report that allows Congress to consider a key flood risk management project in Puerto Rico for potential authorization. Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and the 55th Chief of Engineers signed “chief’s report” for the Rio Grande de Manati flood risk reduction project. It is the culmination of a two-year planning effort led by USACE’s Pittsburgh District.
19 Nov 2020
Williams County Receives Section 594 Assistance from USACE for the Alvordton Sanitary Sewer Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Buffalo District, has entered into an agreement with Williams County, Ohio, to provide almost $1 million toward the total costs of sanitary sewer upgrades. The Section 594 reimbursements to Williams County will be supplemented by other sources of financing as necessary to cover the entire cost of the project.
19 Nov 2020
National Great Rivers Museum Temporarily Closed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing the National Great Rivers Museum beginning close of
18 Nov 2020
High water levels and wave events increase safety hazards
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters and jetties, particularly during times of high wind and wave events. Many accidents and incidents near harbor structures occur during the turbulent weather season late in the year and higher than normal water levels pose an added threat. The lakeshore attracts local residents and visitors alike and some may not be aware of the powerful impacts that strong winds, storms and high water levels can bring. Dangers of High Water Levels, Waves. The Great Lakes are experiencing higher than normal water levels, which bring safety hazards such as submerged breakwaters, dangerous rip currents and electric shock risks.
17 Nov 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-72 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 256.5 - NM 256.8
MKARNS - The sailing instruction for NM 256.5 to NM 256.8, as noted in Navigation Notices SWL 19-72 and 19-86 has been lifted.
17 Nov 2020
Corps to reduce outflows, begin repairs to Saylorville Lake outlet channel
Over the next few weeks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District will be modifying outflows at Saylorville Lake to facilitate repairs in the outlet channel below the dam. At times, outflows will be reduced to zero to accommodate concrete placement and curing. Ongoing coordination with downstream communities is underway to ensure successful completion of the work with minimal impacts to these areas.
17 Nov 2020
Lake Shelbyville Trail Closures for Firearm Deer Seasons
For Immediate Release 17 November 2020 Release No.: 21-03 Lake Shelbyville Trail Closures for Firearm Deer Seasons Lake Shelbyville- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to remind public land users of upcoming trail closure dates. Camp Camfield, General Dacey Mountain Bike Trail, and the Illini Trail are all closed to any non-hunting users or activities for the duration of first and second firearm deer season as well as muzzleloader season. Trails do not close for archery deer season. 2020 Firearm Deer Season Dates: First Firearm Deer Season - November 20-22, 2020 Second Firearm Deer Season - December 3-6, 2020 Muzzleloader Deer Season - December 11-13, 2020 For additional information, please call the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at 217-774-3951. -30-