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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

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The Jan. 7 Los Angeles County wildfires debris removal operation was one of our largest, most challenging missions. More than 1,400 USACE personnel deployed from across the nation and from our district to support debris removal operations. /6

But we did not do this alone. The success of this important mission was the result of strong partnerships with FEMA, Cal OES, LA County, local governments and impacted communities. /5

To date, USACE has removed more than 2.6 million tons of debris — the equivalent of more than 218,000 truckloads. /4

We are proud of our efforts, alongside our partners, to rapidly come to the aid of our fellow citizens in their time of need. In just six months, more than 9,500 properties were cleared — making this the fastest, large-scale wildfire debris removal in USACE history. /3

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was laser-focused on removing immediate hazards to public health and safety, and supporting economic recovery by removing structural ash, debris and foundations. /2

This week marks one year since the January 2025 Southern California wildfires began. On Jan. 17, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began its debris removal mission, which was a critical step in the road to recovery. https://t.co/iF1yZ5D6CP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. Learn more: https://t.co/3IzyxdqV3P

USACE will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits & issue one new permit for work in wetlands & other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of Rivers & Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued: https://t.co/NhihR0uoAM

RT @USACE_Buffalo: 🛥️ Dredging keeps our waterways safe & sustainable! 🌱 Learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers repurposes clean sedim…

RT @ArmyERDC: ERDC is providing innovative support to @USACENOLA civil works mission by inspecting the dewatered bays for voids in the Old…

RT @USArmy: 📆 Soldiers, mark your calendars for the Senior Leader SITREP, premiering on our YouTube channel, Jan. 13 at 12:00 p.m. https://…

RT @StPaulUSACE: Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s make water safety a top priority. Let’s make 2026 the safest year yet by practic…

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s make water safety a top priority. 🛟Always wear your life jacket and make sure its fits 🛟Learn how to swim 🛟Never drink and boat Practice water safety every time you are in, on, or near the water! #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Low-head dams are found on waterways throughout the U.S. Before you the hit watery trails, review the Low-Head Dam Inventory to see if there’s a dam on your route. Learn more: https://t.co/dbzMfptnor #damsafety https://t.co/ZjrOVldPiM

RT @StPaulUSACE: Skid-steers hard at work preparing the chamber for critical maintenance and inspections during a dewatering at Lock and Da…

RT @USArmy: 📰 Year in Review: Warfighting is the Army’s top priority Our Soldiers prove they are ready to fight and win, at home and abroa…

RT @ArmyCorpsNAD: Our @europedistrict is constructing a new Operational Readiness Training Complex in Grafenwoehr, #Germany. On Friday, we…

RT @ArmyERDC: The @StPaulUSACE and ERDC are collaborating in a groundbreaking study to make informed, data-driven decisions about using riv…

RT @europedistrict: Today, leaders from @IMCOMEurope, @7thATC , #USACE, @USAGBavaria, the German construction authority and other project p…

Low-head dams can be dangerous for waterway users. They are hard to identify and can cause harm if you end up caught in their current. Locate low-head dams near you and learn more: https://t.co/6bo3k0pM4a #damsafety https://t.co/maYwiOm0Pu

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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.