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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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6 Jul 2020
DHA Announcement Marine Machinery Mechanic XF-5334-10 Dredge Hurley
Opening and Closing Dates: 7/6/2020 – 7/10/2020 Position Title: Marine Machinery Mechanic Series/Grade: Marine Machinery Mechanic, XF-5334-10 Full Performance Level: XF-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Dredge Hurley, position requires (non-TDY) travel with the Hurley, shift work, and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $25.58 - $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 10% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
6 Jul 2020
One lane of Highway 187 across Beaver Dam to temporarily close
ROGERS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close one lane of the Highway 187 Bridge across Beaver Dam from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8, 9 and 10 to perform a routine inspection of the structure.
6 Jul 2020
Comments sought for development of the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement
CPRA has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permits and permission to construct, maintain and operate the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion project on the east bank of the Mississippi River near Willis Point in Plaquemines Parish. In compliance with NEPA, the Corps will prepare an EIS to inform its permitting decisions. As part of this process, the Corps is seeking public comment to assist in determining the scope of issues, resources, impacts and alternatives to be addressed in the document. Comments will be collected until August 16, 2020.
6 Jul 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-40 Norrell Lock (No.1) - Scheduled Closure
MKARNS - Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3 will be closed to navigation traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m, July 9.
6 Jul 2020
Lakeville resident selected for prestigious award
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected Lakeville, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District senior hydraulic engineer Ann Banitt as the recipient of its Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Community of Practice Professional of the Year Award.
6 Jul 2020
Comp Study ends: water quality, other concerns, leave drought plan unchanged
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District ended the second interim of the Savannah River Basin Comprehensive Study due to inadequate analysis, a lack of full partnership concurrence on the recommendation and insufficient funding.
2 Jul 2020
Vicksburg District reminds recreation site visitors to take precautions for a safe Fourth of July weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reminds recreation site visitors across Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana to practice safety throughout the Fourth of July weekend. Recreation sites across the region will host special events during the holiday weekend. In Arkansas, fireworks shows will be held at Lake Ouachita July 3 and 4 and Lake Greeson July 3. In Mississippi, a fireworks show will be held at Sardis Lake July 4.
2 Jul 2020
Corps to Host Virtual Meeting on Youghiogheny River Lake Master Plan Revision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting to kick off the Youghiogheny River Lake Master Plan revision. The corps is seeking public input about environmental and recreational subjects to consider during the master plan revision process.
2 Jul 2020
Corps announces public comment on the Final EIS for the Combined Operational Plan (COP)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, announces public comment on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Combined Operational Plan (COP). Public comments are due August 3.
2 Jul 2020
Vicksburg District to reopen select beaches and recreation areas at Mississippi lakes beginning July 6
Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will reopen select beaches and recreation areas at its Mississippi lakes – Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, Enid Lake and Grenada Lake – and incorporate preventative health measures beginning July 6.