Interior Newswire Report News
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District partners with U.S. Air Force as Sentinel Program purchasing agent
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The U.S. Air Force is replacing the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM to modernize the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad.
USACE Memphis District christens, welcomes replacement $25.5M bank grading unit
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District officially launched its new, $25.5 million Bank Grading Unit (BGU), “Grader 1”, with a christening ceremony held on the afternoon of May 2 at a boat ramp located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
Officials break ground on K-25 Viewing Platform
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Officials broke ground today on a building that will provide a historic lookout over the footprint where the K-25 Building once stood and the Oak Ridge Diffusion Plant produced uranium during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project.
Army Corps of Engineers Jumps 30 Spots in Best Places to Work
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized 71 of their subcomponent organizations for earning one of several “USACE Best Places to Work” categories during an awards ceremony today at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Jacksonville hails arrival of largest container ship to ever call at port
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Less than one year since the completion of the Jacksonville Harbor 47-foot Deepening project, Jaxport marked a milestone with the arrival yesterday of the largest capacity container ship to ever call at the Blount Island Marine Terminal.
IWR joins international conversation alongside six European nations on mainstreaming nature-based solutions
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Institute for Water Resources (IWR) participated in the kick-off of the project MANABAS COAST (MAinstreaming NAture BAsed Solutions through COASTal systems).
Corps releases Minneapolis locks and dams disposition study scoping summary
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its Lower St. Anthony Falls and Lock and Dam 1 scoping summary for the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam 1 disposition study today, May 10.
Carrasco named SWG's 2023 'Administrative Professional of the Year'
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District named Carol Carrasco as “Administrative Professional of the Year” during a ceremony recently, highlighting the essential role administrative professionals play to support the District's mission.
Memphis District revetment units breaks record, longest season in 20 years
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Another record-breaking season is in the books after the Memphis District’s Revetment Units returned home mid-March of 2023, making it one of the longest seasons had in 20 years.
Corps to begin deep drawdowns at Green Peter, Lookout Point
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Beginning in June, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin to gradually drawdown Lookout Point and Green Peter reservoirs to historically low levels.
Outdoor open house to be held for Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an outdoor open house from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and a site bus tour from 5:15-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Main Groundwater Treatment Plant in Ashland, Nebraska, located at the junction of County Road 6 and County Road F.
New York District Responds to Tornadoes in Southeastern U.S.
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
When severe storms with two deadly tornadoes swept through the southeastern U.S. earlier this spring causing widespread destruction, personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Critical Public Facilities Planning and Response Team ⎼ in conjunction with other Army Corps personnel across the nation ⎼ quickly responded.
Spotlight on Alex Webb, Assistant District Counsel, St. Paul District
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Alex Webb collaborates with engineers, biologists, and other experts to keep communities safe from flood risk posed by several major river systems within the boundaries of the St. Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Huntsville Center exercise tests Continuity of Operations Plan
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville held a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercise April 12 to ensure readiness if, or when, disaster strikes.
USACE announces public comment on proposed construction of the SW 87th Ave. Bridge in Palmetto Bay pursuant to Section 408
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed construction of the SW 87th Avenue Bridge over the C-100 Canal in Palmetto Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases second of three final reports on sampling results from Jana Elementary School
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District released the second of three final reports today detailing the results of its findings from extensive sampling and testing at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri.
Attorney’s Pandemic Experience Fuels Creative Health Initiative
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Last fall U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto launched an employee health and fitness program to promote well-being for nearly 550 staff. Ten activities ─ developed and coordinated by employees ─ include aerobics and strength training, meditation and a running club, among others.
USACE prepares for large-volume snowmelt at Isabella Lake
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Due to record-high snowpack over the winter, the USACE Sacramento District is preparing for above-average inflows to and outflows from USACE-managed reservoirs throughout California’s Central Valley, including Isabella Lake.
Headwaters Highlights: Youghiogheny River Lake team wins national partnership award
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
From patrolling the waters during the annual Fourth of July boat night parade to installing fish habitats alongside Boy Scout groups, park rangers and staff at the Youghiogheny River Lake are constantly working with partners, volunteers, and state agencies to improve recreational opportunities for the public.
Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, 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.