Interior Newswire Report News
Reclamation announces 2023 spring restoration releases on the Trinity River
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that this year’s restoration flow schedule for the Trinity River will begin on April 16.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to present Earth Day "Birds of Abiquiu Lake" bird monitoring program
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host a bird identification and count event for the public for Earth Day at the lake on April 22, 2023, starting at 8:00 am.
Tucson Resident Office conducts safe construction at Fort Huachuca
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District engineers from the Tucson Resident Office safely deliver quality programs to the public and military in Arizona with a wide variety of projects and planning, engineering, construction and environmental services.
2023 LRD Senior Leaders Conference Re-cap
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
LRD’s Senior Leaders Conference offers a unique experience for teammates from numerous roles throughout the region to come together and discuss important topics pertinent for the success of the division, and the region.
USACE Vicksburg District Announces Temporary Closure at Water Valley Boat Ramp
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Water Valley Boat Ramp at Enid Lake will be closed temporarily beginning Wednesday night, April 19.
Corps closes Mississippi River lock and dam due to high water levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, closed Lock and Dam 4, near Alma, Wisconsin, April 17, to all commercial and recreational traffic due to high Mississippi River water levels.
International Boating and Water Safety Summit 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Little Rock District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. ChaTom “CT” Warren was a keynote speaker along with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Wayne Arquin Jr., at this year’s International Boating and Water Safety Summit hosted by the National Safe Boating Council in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 16.
USACE awards $59.5 million contract to construct new Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a $59.5 million contract today to Archer Western LLC of Norfolk, Virginia, to replace the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia.
USACE releases Draft IFS/EA for Ponte Vedra Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study for public review and comment
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment for the St. Johns County, FL Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study (Ponte Vedra Beach).
Memphis-area dike construction complete, commercial towing industry to benefit immediately, long-term
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Memphis District recently completed dike construction and maintenance at Coahoma-Armstrong near Memphis, Tennessee (MS River Mile 719) on March 23, 2023.
Contract awarded for Mississippi River dike construction near Helena, Arkansas
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Congratulations to the Memphis District for reaching a major project milestone on March 8, 2023, and for awarding a task order for dike construction at Below Walnut Bend and Shoofly Bar near Helena, Arkansas.
Commentary: Learn to get “uncomfortable” to prevent sexual assault
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Here is an uncomfortable, terrifying, and daunting fact. A sexual assault occurs every two minutes (or less) in the U.S. alone.
Pittsburgh District’s Water Quality team conducts first “spring pulse”
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Millions of gallons of water rushed out of the Kinzua Dam every minute for eight hours straight into the Allegheny River.
USACE announces Taylorsville Lake Dam’s 40th Anniversary Event
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Friends of Taylorsville Lake, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, invites the public to the 40th anniversary celebration of Taylorsville Lake Dam.
Army Corps debuts disc golf courses at Raystown Lake
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the debut of two disc golf courses located at the Seven Points Campground at Raystown Lake, April 14, 2023.
NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 23-16 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 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.
USACE awards construction contract for Folsom Dam modifications
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $114.4 million construction contract for the Folsom Dam Raise project to Folsom Dam Constructors (FDC), a joint venture of California Engineering Contractors, Inc. and Shimmick Construction Company.
23-028 High Malheur River flows anticipated this spring
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation want the public to be aware that higher than normal water levels are anticipated in the Malheur River this spring.
Corps of Engineers opens Upper St. Anthony Falls lock gate to reduce flood risk
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is opening the Tainter gate at Upper St. Anthony Falls lock, in Minneapolis, today, April 14, in response to flooding upstream of the lock.
Public Meeting – Salt River Re-Regulation Dam/Lake Sturgeon Releases
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake invites everyone to the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center on April 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm for a public meeting to discuss lake sturgeon relative to the Salt River/re-regulation dam.