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3 Feb 2020
Corps crane operators complete crane proficiency training
GRAND RIVERS, Tenn. (Feb 3, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, Operations Division personnel recently completed required 100-ton Crane Proficiency Certification training at Barkley Lock. All the employees currently have completed 50-ton certifications and operate cranes around the district.
3 Feb 2020
Keeping the river open for business
The Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed another important Mississippi River project located just across the Mississippi River from New Madrid, Missouri. The stone dike construction project, named Kentucky Point, Kentucky, was designed to assist in maintaining a safe and reliable navigation channel for commercial towboats in the Mississippi River. It also directly supports the Mississippi River Channel Improvement navigation mission.
2 Feb 2020
Final concrete shell placement sets project back on critical path
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2020) – The final concrete shell placement at Kentucky Lock for the downstream cofferdam, which also forms the new lock wall, took place today, a milestone that put the construction project back on track.

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RT @NWS: In the wake of this major winter storm, communities from the Southern Plains to the Northeast will contend with bitterly cold temp…

@BadHabits1717 @USArmy @fema This is the full Weather Service resource which you can review: https://t.co/tZTCu7eBJT

@PreferLowKey @fema This is the full Weather Service resource which you can review: https://t.co/6ap8F201o1

USACE brings unique capabilities to emergency responses, but we are just one piece of a much larger @USArmy and @DeptofWar team working to support our federal, state, and local partners. /4

We encourage all in the path of this storm to monitor conditions and updates from your local authorities. /3

Teams from Pittsburgh District, Savannah District, Memphis District and Tulsa District are responding for this effort, in addition to support from throughout the enterprise. /2

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received a mission assignment from @fema in advance of winter storm #Fern which is expected to affect multiple regions. We are pre-positioning assets, including generators, capable of supporting temporary emergency power needs. /1 https://t.co/dHax34D665

RT @StPaulUSACE: #TBT to 1976 for a rare view of a completely empty lock chamber at Lock and Dam 7 in #LaCrescent, #Minnesota. To keep our…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: 🕰️ For decades, it’s been a favorite spot for fishing, strolling & accessing the iconic Huron Lighthouse. But after more…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: Great to welcome the Division Commander and Programs Director of USACE Great Lakes and Ohio Division to Buffalo! They to…

RT @USACESacramento: Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle and @RepVinceFong (CA-20) toured our Pine Flat Lake and Dam…

The future of the @USArmy runs on #AI. At @armyerdc, engineers are building the tools for smarter civil works, more efficient operations & a better-equipped Warfighter. Learn more on the "Power of ERDC" #podcast. 🗓️ Jan 20, 10 a.m. CST 🎧 https://t.co/UZUXSoszbj https://t.co/jRt2khhuHj

RT @USACE_ABQ: 🧊Even on clear ice that’s at least 4 inches thick, you should always wear a #lifejacket and carry ice rescue picks or claws.…

RT @ArmyERDC: Tune in this morning to Beyond the Gates to hear Brent Towne, research civil engineer with the Geotechnical & Structures Lab,…

Every year, our Seattle District clears tons of debris from the Puget Sound and its tributaries. But what happens to that material after they’ve been salvaged? Learn more: https://t.co/4YSlQgM4VS

RT @USACERockIsland: When U.S. Army engineers are called to deploy for critical infrastructure support overseas, a Forward Engineer Support…

Moments ago, during his state of the state address, WA Gov. Bob Ferguson discussed recent atmospheric rivers in the region and USACE contributions to the response. We were honored to stand with our partners in supporting the life, health and safety of all those affected. https://t.co/8jjslN6BlN

RT @USACESacramento: Along the Yuba River, you may encounter Daguerre Point Dam, a low-head dam. Low-head dams may be dangerous for waterwa…

RT @USArmy: 2026 Big Army updates are coming. Tune in to our YouTube channel tomorrow at noon EST to watch our special Army event. https:…

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3 Feb 2020
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros adjudica contrato para dragado del Puerto De Arecibo, Puerto Rico
El Distrito de Jacksonville del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de EE. UU., (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), otorgó un contrato el pasado 14 de enero de $4.675 millones a Weeks Marine, Inc., para el dragado de mantenimiento del Puerto de Arecibo en Puerto Rico. Weeks Marine, of Covington, Luisiana, será responsable de dragar aproximadamente 110,000 yardas cúbicas de material del puerto
3 Feb 2020
Corps awards $4.675 million maintenance dredging contract for Arecibo Harbor in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District awarded a $4.675 million contract Jan. 14, 2020 to Weeks Marine, Inc., for the Arecibo Harbor maintenance dredging in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Weeks Marine, of Covington, Louisiana, will be responsible for dredging approximately 110,000 cubic yards of shoal material from the Arecibo Harbor
3 Feb 2020
Center awards $49M architectural and engineering contract
This is the first A&E contract the Center developed specifically supporting the Center’s A&E activity.
3 Feb 2020
Draft Programmatic EA for PL 84-99 levee repairs available for comment
A draft programmatic environmental assessment to evaluate the impacts of implementing structural repairs, under Public Law 84-99, to levees damaged during devastating flooding in March 2019 is currently available for review. Comments on the draft programmatic EA must be postmarked or received by March 4, 2020.