U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Recent News About U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Dike restoration project minimizes excessive dredging, supports river
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District maintains a safe and dependable navigation channel for 355 miles of the Mississippi River.
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USACE’s Albuquerque District signs design agreement for Middle Rio Grande flood protection project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District signed a design agreement for a flood control project with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), here, June 13.
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MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-32 Lock 13 Reopened
James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been reopened to traffic. Crews have identified and resolved the issue mentioned in Navigation Notice No. SWL 23-29.
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Senator Carper awarded Gold de Fleury Medal
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presented U.S. Senator Tom Carper of Delaware with the Gold de Fleury award on behalf of the Army Engineer Association during a ceremony today in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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NR 23-18: Celina Dale Hollow Damsite Campground Closed Due to Damage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of Dale Hollow Damsite Campground in Celina, Tennessee, starting Friday, June 16, 2023.
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MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-31 Lock 10 Scheduled Lock Closure Notice
A partial lock closure is scheduled for Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 beginning June 17th, 2024, through September 30th, 2024.
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Challenge Cost Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Sidney Lanier is seeking non-Federal public entities to submit proposals for the co-management of certain recreation areas at Lake Sidney Lanier.
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ERDC Researchers Co-lead Multiagency Team to Service Prototype Underwater Acoustic Deterrent System
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), along with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and other partners, are currently working on a project to test the effectiveness of underwater sound technology on invasive carps — Bighead Carp, Silver Carp, Black Carp and Grass Carp — and the response of various native species of interest throughout the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins, as well as additional native watersheds.
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Louisville District hosts summer networking event for potential contractors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted their summer Open House Networking Event June 13, 2023, at The Henry Clay Building in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Construction begins on project to help agriculture researchers conserve nut, fruit crops for today and tomorrow
Renovation and construction began June 15 at the Lewis Brown Research Farm in Corvallis, Oregon, where nearly 35,000 square feet of screenhouses and greenhouses are being upgraded.
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Is Union City Dam broken? The dry bed reservoir functions just right
By definition, a dam is “a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials such as soil or snow”…so why does Union City Dam sometimes look like there’s no water in it?
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LA 23 Asset Management Group, LLC (LA 23) (22-0193)
The proposed action is located at or near the right descending Mississippi River Levee, vicinity of levee station 1670+42 at Port Sulphur, LA, in Plaquemines Parish.
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USACE invites volunteers out for National Pollinator Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District invites the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam South Recreation Area near Alva during National Pollinator Week, on Saturday, June 24, from 7:30 a.m. through 4 p.m.
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USACE seeks comments on proposed work in freshwater wetlands in New Haven, Conn.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from Yale University for proposed work in freshwater wetlands at 200 Conrad Drive in New Haven, Conn.
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Army 3Rs Explosives Safety Program raises awareness amid recent incidents
In the wake of two recent incidents involving the discovery and detonation of live grenades, the Army’s Three Rs Explosives Safety Program is increasing its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers associated with munitions.
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Town of Yarmouth seeks USACE permit for proposed long-term maintenance dredging work in six channels
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from the Town of Yarmouth for proposed work in the Bass River, Parkers River, Lewis Bay and Nantucket Sound in Yarmouth, Mass.
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Tailwater Construction Wrapping-Up
The construction work that has been taking place over the past few years at Salamonie Lake is in its final stages of completion.
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ERDC assists the Dominican Republic in the exploration of rare Earth elements
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory are currently assisting the Dominican Republic and its regional government agencies in the hunt for rare earth elements (REE).
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NAD celebrates deputy commander at retirement ceremony
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division honored the career of Col. Samuel L. Volkman, NAD deputy commander, during a retirement ceremony held June 14 at the Fort Hamilton Community Club.
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Huntsville Center awards $28 million Office of Energy Initiatives task order ahead of schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center Huntsville awarded the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives Energy Support Services Generation Five (OEI V) requirement for $28,805,119 to incumbent Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., on June 12.