News from May 2023


Motus: Revolutionizing Data Collection, One Bird at a Time

Some migratory shorebirds fly long distances. We mean really, really long distances.


River Refuge in the Arctic

Remote Porcupine River is an ancient home to migratory birds


Essential Acadia: Hindi

News Release: . उत्तरी अटलांटिक समुद्र तट के ताज अकाडिया राष्ट्रीय पार्क (Acadia National Park) में आपका स्वागत है। nps.gov/acadia पर पार्क के बारे में अधिक जानें और अपनी यात्रा के लिए योजना बनाएं।. 16 वर्ष और उससे अधिक आयु के सभी विज़िटर के पास पार्क प्रवेश द्वार होना चाहिए। पास को सभी वाहनों से स्पष्ट रूप से प्रदर्शित...


FWS Behind the Lens Laurel Smith

Laurel Smith is a professional photographer, educator, and storyteller who works as a visitor services ranger at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii.


Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Repair and wildlife management activities have led to the temporary closures of several refuge roads to vehicles and/or general public access


Corps, cities of Solana Beach-Encinitas sign project partnership agreement for shoreline protection

Col. Julie Balten, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, joined U.S. Rep. Mike Levin and mayors with the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach May 4 to celebrate the signing of a partnership agreement to protect both cities’ shorelines.


It’s Recreation Season and Park Ranger Ashley Webster is here to help

As the recreation season warms up, attracting more of the public to Corps lakes and recreation areas, Nashville District park rangers like Cordell Hull Lake Park Ranger Ashley Webster stay ready to serve the community by providing on-site assistance and customer care to visitors as they hit Corps Lakes across Middle Tennessee for some sun, fun, and fishing.


Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

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.


PUBLIC NOTICE for the Chickasaw Park, Louisville, Kentucky, draft Feasibility and Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, has completed a draft integrated feasibility report and integrated environmental assessment for the Chickasaw Park Emergency Streambank Stabilization along the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky.


USACE begins dredging of Ponce de Leon Inlet, IWW

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has begun maintenance dredging of sections of the Ponce de Leon Inlet and nearby sections of the Intracoastal Waterway.


Army officer’s heritage influences past, present and future

Capt. Vinh Dao has been on a long journey both distance- and experience-wise since his family immigrated to the United States in the 1990s. It’s a journey that he continues to navigate using lessons from his family and as an Army officer.


USACE to host information meeting May 31 discussing Titan 1-A FUDS Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is hosting an informational public meeting May 31 to discuss its remedial investigation of the former Beale Air Force Base Titan 1-A Missile facility in Lincoln, California.


Juvenile salmon benefit from spring spill

Bonneville Dam spills water to benefit juvenile salmon, June 2, 2021.


Annual community recreation day makes Youghiogheny River Lake special

Busloads of people arrived at Youghiogheny River Lake and soon the park was filled with kids running around, games and dancing to music in the outdoors.


Essential Acadia: German

News Release: . Willkommen im Acadia Nationalpark, dem Juwel der Nordatlantikküste. Erfahren Sie mehr über den Park und planen Sie Ihren Besuch unter nps.gov/acadia. Alle Besucher ab 16 Jahren benötigen einen Zugangspass für den Park. In jedem Fahrzeug muss ein Pass so auf dem Armaturenbrett platziert sein, dass...


Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

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.


Headwaters Highlights: Youghiogheny River Lake team wins national partnership award

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.


USACE prepares for large-volume snowmelt at Isabella Lake

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.


Attorney’s Pandemic Experience Fuels Creative Health Initiative

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.


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases second of three final reports on sampling results from Jana Elementary School

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.