Interior Newswire Report News
Life Lessons & Learning: A celebration of women in the Kansas City District, Part 3
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
While the path to success has led each of these five women to different places within USACE, they have all had the benefit of accumulating important lessons throughout the course of their careers and their lives.
23-023 Boise River flows likely to increase the first week of April
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation will increase Boise River flows through the City of Boise as early as April 3.
Setting the standard: Kansas City District recommits to delivering quality
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Since its inception, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, has worked hard to solidify itself as a trusted federal partner who engineers quality projects for the nation. Within the organization, a select few districts have taken the commitment to quality a step further.
Corps increases operational activity at Shallow Land Disposal Area
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District announces an increase in operational activity at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Philpott Dam Industry Day
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is hosting an Industry Engagement Day, on Tuesday, 18 APR 2023, from 0900 to 1200 EDT at the Philpott Lake Visitor Center. Attendees will meet at the Philpott Lake Visitor Center no later than 0845.
Nearly 50 years of service and still delivering to the District
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
In 1973, the Vietnam War was drawing to a close, the Watergate hearings were heating up and Secretariat won the Triple Crown.
Huntsville Center’s EMCX celebrates 30-plus years of environmental expertise
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise (EM CX) has undergone multiple name changes and restructurings over the last three decades, but its mission to provide environmental remediation expertise for military installations worldwide has remained the same.
Middle East District offers mission partners new capability
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
After the 1996 attack on Khobar Towers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the U.S. military made a multitude of changes to how it managed force protection. And while many of those changes are highly visible, one of the most important ones, the Design Based Threat Assessment (DBTA), is almost completely unknown outside the military construction industry.
ERDC-CERL to test new hydrogen electrolyzer technology to support energy resilience
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
In an effort to make U.S. Army installations less vulnerable to risks and hazards, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) will test new hydrogen technology in support of energy resilience.
SWG holds Women’s History Month observance
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District observed Women’s History Month with an online presentation March 21, 2023.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY - FINDING OF SUITABILITY TO TRANSFER PARCEL E OF THE CHARLES MELVIN PRICE SUPPORT CENTER GRANITE CITY, IL
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Interested parties are hereby notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, has completed, on behalf of the U.S. Army Environmental Division, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Operations Branch, a Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) of approximately 4.43 acres known as Parcel E of the Charles Melvin Price Support Center (CMPSC) in Granite City, IL.
23-021 Ice Harbor Dam is looking for volunteers
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Ice Harbor Lock and Dam is looking for individuals or couples to serve as volunteers.
USACE needs more engineers for its Dam Safety Production Center
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Dams are often synonymous with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Responsible for more than 740 dams across the nation, USACE and its Dam Safety Program is responsible ensuring these structures provide many significant benefits to the nation while also reducing risks to people, property, and the environment.
Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project gets underway
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
On March 20, 2023, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced the start of construction work for the Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project.
MKARNS NAV NOTICE NO. SWL 23-14 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System increased differentials on the White River entrance channel
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announces start of work on Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announces the start of construction work for the Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project.
Riffle Run Day Use Area Launch Ramp Now Open
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District announces that the Boat Launch Ramp located in the Riffle Run Day Use Area has now reopened.
A step towards navigable waters: A history of McNary Lock and Dam
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
As people moved into the Pacific Northwest, communities grew around the rivers, especially the Columbia and Snake. Back then, the rivers were temperamental and hard to navigate.
Corps releases annual notice to all residents within Mississippi River Floodways
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District disseminated its annual notice to residents within Mississippi River floodways.
The Great Lakes Engineering with Nature Playbook
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Strong words. But what does this mean in practice, and what are the implications for the Great Lakes?