News from May 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
SWG holds hurricane prep townhall
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Like most coastal Texans already know, June 1 will mark the beginning of hurricane season, which lasts through November 30.
A look back: Berry's 33 years of federal service
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Knowledgeable. Caring. An asset. Kindhearted. Selfless. Friend. Guru. A bright light. Trustworthy.
Allegheny, Monongahela locks to open on some weekends, holidays
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is notifying recreational boaters that the upper Allegheny River and the upper Monongahela River locks will be open during specific dates and times this summer.
District seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment of new raw water supply line in Riverdale, N.D.
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The proposed project entails construction of a new raw water supply line to serve the City of Riverdale water treatment plant.
USACE awards $6.8M contract to continue and complete the Modified Central City North Bypass Channel design
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 12, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded an architect-engineer contract totaling $6.8 million to continue and complete the design of the North Bypass Channel in support of the Modified Central City Project.