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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Water Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period

March 6, 2025

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August

26 Aug 2024
The Corps Environment – Summer 2024 edition now available
The Summer 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features projects and programs that are delivering enduring environmental benefits.
10 Aug 2024
Individuals honored for service to the Engineer Regiment at Annual Castle Ball
The Army Engineer Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony Friday during the annual Castle Ball in Arlington, Virginia.
7 Aug 2024
Construction Management Innovation Office uses AI to help build new online resource library for field staff
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Construction Management Innovation Office (CMIO) continues to look for ways to streamline and revolutionize proactive knowledge and process management for construction management professionals. Recently, the CMIO teamed up with the U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently create content within the new Construction Management Administration Application (CMA²).
July

19 Jul 2024
Recipients announced for prestigious Army Engineer awards to be presented at annual Castle Ball
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize multiple individuals for their contributions to the organization and Engineer Regiment at the annual Engineer Castle Ball on Fri., Aug. 9, 2024.
June

14 Jun 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Army Corps of Engineers Participate in a National Level Program Assessment and Strategy Conference
Senior leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted a three-day strategy conference in Frederick, Maryland at the VA Acquisition Academy earlier in June.
14 Jun 2024
USACE Hosts Vietnamese and World Bank Delegation for a Study Tour on Nature-Based Solutions
For over 15 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has actively engaged in initiatives that share best practices in water management, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific region. Collaboration with our international partners and allies not only contributes to community resilience within the region but also fosters peace, stability, cooperation, and development worldwide. Earlier this month, USACE hosted delegates from five Vietnam ministries and eight provinces for a World Bank sponsored study tour focused on nature-based solutions. The delegates visited various Corps of Engineers’ offices and projects to learn about the use of nature-based, sustainable solutions in the management of water resources. The objective of the visit was to support Vietnam’s initiative to implement nature-based solutions in the Vietnam delta.
May

28 May 2024
USACE Construction Management Unveils Innovative Lab at Workshop
More than 150 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers professionals experienced innovative technology as the Construction Management Community of Practice unveiled their new lab at a workshop, held at the Kansas City District in early April.
17 May 2024
U.S. Army’s premier engineer award presented posthumously to Medal of Honor recipient
SAVANNAH. Ga. -- U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was posthumously presented the Gold Order of the de Fleury Medal, the highest honor in the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, during a ceremony today in Savannah, Georgia.
17 May 2024
The Corps Environment – Spring 2024 edition now available
The Spring 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features diverse initiatives focused on protecting and preserving our environment.
April

22 Apr 2024
Earth Day 2024: Highlighting our Environmental Professionals
Today, we join our global community in the celebration of Earth Day. During this time, we often focus on the actions being taken to shape a sustainable future, but this year I want to focus on the people behind these actions.

News Releases

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30 Apr 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program.
4 Apr 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers develops tentative timeline to reopen Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District continues working with local, state and federal partners to clear the wreckage along the Fort McHenry Channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, engineers have determined a tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore.
1 Apr 2024
USACE releases draft National Levee Safety Guidelines for public comment
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that the first-ever comprehensive guidelines for the nation’s levees are available for public comment. The National Levee Safety Guidelines are intended to provide best practices and serve as a resource to help achieve nationwide consistency in improving the reliability of levees and resilience of communities behind levees.
11 Mar 2024
Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made under the President’s leadership—with over 14 million jobs added since the President took office and inflation down two-thirds from its peak—the Budget protects and builds on this progress with proposals for responsible, pro-growth investments in America and the American people. The President’s Budget will lower costs for the American people, protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, secure Americans at home and abroad, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
16 Feb 2024
Army Corps of Engineers publishes proposed rule for Agency Specific Procedures
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works released today a proposed rule establishing Agency Specific Procedures for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ implementation of the principles, requirements and guidelines for water resources investments.
3 Jan 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.