USACE News

8 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreational areas due to coronavirus
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday it will begin the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds around Fort Peck Lake to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
7 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers awards contract to complete levee repairs on Union and No Name Dike Levee System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $1.68 million construction contract to KEU Inc. of Vancouver, Washington, Monday to repair the Union and No Name Dike Levee System between Valley and Fremont, Nebraska. The contract will allow the team to fully repair the system damaged during the March 2019 flooding. It is estimated that there are more than 1300 structures and property worth $1 billion behind the system.
6 Apr 2020
Clinton Lake dam road closure related to COVID-19
The road across Clinton Dam (E 900 Road) will be closed as of 9:00 a.m. on April 7, 2020, until further notice due to unsafe gatherings and parking conditions near the south end of the dam. This decision was made in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department with the safety of our visitors and community in mind.
6 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers releases Bubbly Creek, South Branch Chicago River final integrated feasibility report, environmental assessment for public comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District released for public comment today the Bubbly Creek, South Branch Chicago River final integrated feasibility report and environmental assessment. The study was completed in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development. The final report provides a recommendation by the district’s commander for an ecosystem restoration project for Bubbly Creek.
6 Apr 2020
Corps accepts comments on Central Everglades Planning Project South Draft Programmatic Agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period on the Draft Programmatic Agreement for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South. Comments are due May 7, 2020.
6 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers announces closed areas at locks and dams due to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all guidewall fishing platforms and observation decks at our locks and dams to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
6 Apr 2020
Corps updates preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Tully Lake, Birch Hill Dam in Royalston
In accordance with the most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Stay-At-Home and Safe Practices Advisory, the following COVID-19 measures continue at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam in Royalston, Mass. The Tully Lake Disc Golf Course is closed to the public until further notice. Recreation facilities, including public restrooms, are closed to the public until further notice. Office buildings are closed to the public until further notice. Access is limited to mission essential employees, shipping companies, contractors and
6 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers updates preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Littleville Lake, Knightville Dam in Huntington
In accordance with the most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Stay-At-Home and Safe Practices Advisory, the following COVID-19 measures continue at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Littleville Lake in Huntington, Mass. and Knightville Dam in Huntington, Mass. The Littleville Lake Boat Ramp is closed to the public until further notice. The Knightville Dam Picnic Area is closed to the public until further notice.
6 Apr 2020
Corps updates preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at West Thompson Lake in North Grosvenordale
In accordance with the most recent Connecticut Stay-At-Home and Safe Practices Advisory, the following COVID-19 measures continue at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Thompson Lake in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut. The West Thompson Lake Disc Golf Course is closed to the public until further notice. Boat Ramp and other parking areas are closed to the public until further notice. The West Thompson Lake Office is closed to the public until further notice. Access is limited to mission essential employees, shipping companies, contractors and essential service personnel.
6 Apr 2020
Army Corps report recommends removal of Savannah River training wall
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recommends removing the training wall in the Savannah River which runs roughly down the center of the river for more than a mile through Augusta, Georgia, and North Augusta, South Carolina. The underwater wall was built in the early 20th century to aid commercial navigation.