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Work Life Balance — Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

'As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water. ...'

5/7/2025
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Archive: March, 2020

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11 Mar 2020
Memphis District to get new dry dock
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District's Ensley Engineer Yard is well on its way to acquiring a new dry dock to take the place of the current Dry Dock 1015 within the next few years.
11 Mar 2020
Upper Mississippi River Watershed Project
Currently, there is no systemic flood risk management plan for the Upper Mississippi River. This uncoordinated flood response ultimately transfers risk to several areas, often without their knowledge. This watershed assessment will collaboratively develop an FRM strategy for UMR basin with an interagency team (Federal & 5 states).
10 Mar 2020
Beaver Lake – supporting NWA growth and protecting the White River Basin against flooding
Created after the 1966 completion of the Beaver Dam, the lake was part of a comprehensive flood control plan meant to protect the White River Basin. Working as a single system, the lakes of the basin were meant to reduce both the frequency and severity of floods both in the region and downstream as the White eventually joins the Mississippi River.
10 Mar 2020
Dam Safety Program
The purposes of a dam safety program are to protect life, property and the environment by ensuring that all dams are designed, constructed, operated and maintained safely and effectively.
10 Mar 2020
Resource efficiency managers converging in Huntsville for workshops
A workshop for resource efficiency managers set for March 10-12 in Huntsville, Alabama, will provide a training and guidance enabling attending contracted subject-matter energy experts, company representatives, and REM program customers to enhance their installation energy program’s effectiveness.
10 Mar 2020
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center assists in mudslide assessment
A team of researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center assisted the Vicksburg National Military Park in assessing landslides and erosion on the grounds.
10 Mar 2020
Backlog of Maintenance
The Major Rehabilitation and Major Maintenance Program for the Locks and Dams on the Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway has been ongoing since 1975. Major rehabilitation consists of reliability or efficiency improvements.
9 Mar 2020
Far East District welcomes new Assistant District Counsel
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED),
9 Mar 2020
Big Creek Remedial Works
The Big Creek Remedial Works Project was awarded the 1976 Chief of Engineers Distinguished Design Award.
6 Mar 2020
St. Francis Basin projects ready to advertise
The Memphis District Design Teams are celebrating the recent completion of designs for four supplemental projects now ready to be advertised. The packages have been sent to the contracting team for award this fiscal year.

News Releases

Archive: March, 2020

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20 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers adjusts lake operations amid health concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has announced changes to lake operations in New Mexico and Colorado amid health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective today, USACE-Albuquerque District is taking measures throughout its lake offices to reduce risk to guests, volunteers and personnel.
20 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.
20 Mar 2020
DHA Summer Student
Are YOU interested in working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? Do you like to work in a challenging and productive work environment? Would you like to start a meaningful civilian career supporting the U.S. Army? This position may be for YOU!
20 Mar 2020
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center closes for public safety
DETROIT- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota will be closed until further notice. The visitor center can still be reached at 218-788-6430.
20 Mar 2020
Corps places preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Cape Cod Canal Project in Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal Project is taking measures
19 Mar 2020
Go-forward procedures for high water inspection trip cancellation
The Mississippi River Commission’s annual high water inspection trip and public hearings have been cancelled to assist the public health effort with containing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protecting its employees and visitors. Safety is a priority during this critical time.
19 Mar 2020
Update to Corps recreation closures related to COVID-19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has closed several recreation sites to protect the public and Corps employees.
19 Mar 2020
UPDATE: All scheduled events at Blue Marsh Lake cancelled
Following guidelines issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, all scheduled events at Blue Marsh Lake are cancelled until further notice. This includes all previously issued Special Use Permits for organized activities such as fishing tournaments, trail races, church services, and search and rescue training. The beach area is closed to public use and large group use of the picnic areas is prohibited. Park Rangers are still on duty and will be disbursing any large groups they come upon while on patrol.
19 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers adjusts lake operations amid health concerns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division has announced changes to lake operations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico amid health concerns related to the Coronavirus pandemic. Effective today, South Pacific Division will take measures across the region to reduce risk to guests, volunteers and personnel.
19 Mar 2020
Army Corps to limit Regulatory Program operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC in response to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is incorporating preventative measures, including limiting some day-to-day operations of its Regulatory Program offices, such as postponing office meetings and public engagements to minimize potential exposure to Corps personnel, permit applicants and the general public. Field site visits will continue on a case-by-case basis following appropriate safety precautions and “social-distancing” measures.