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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2023) – Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes… Read More
The Little Rock and Tulsa districts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are seeking input for a project to deepen a 445-mi. section of the Arkansas River, increasing the amount of cargo that can be shipped along the waterway. The effort, which aims to deepen the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System’s channel by… Read More
The inland maritime profession is a unique and demanding one. Tackling the challenges associated with the career field requires determination and innovation. Every now and then, an individual comes along who, early in their career, makes an impact that is felt across the industry. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District employee Dane Morris… Read More
Reaching out to the coastal communities in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander Col. Julie Balten and her team met with local officials May 22-25 along California’s “Gold Coast” — from Channel Islands to Morro Bay. The outreach to the Corps’ partners was to… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have outlined a path forward for plans to dredge a canal for oil tankers near Calhoun County. Plans to dredge that canal near Port Lavaca off their coast are moving forward. The Texas Tribune reported that officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlined a $2.8 million effort to… Read More
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper recently announced the award of $2,183,779 in federal grant funding for ecological restoration in Truro’s Pamet River. The money comes through the state’s Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Awards. The grants, provided through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, were secured by EEA’s… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting in Kellogg, Minnesota, June 21 to provide an update on its plan to manage river sand. Corps of Engineers officials will provide a detailed overview of their plan to use the Rolling Prairie Beneficial Use Site, located east of Kellogg on… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on Friday announced the awards of dredging contracts totaling $100,195,051. Awarded by three separate engineer districts, they went to: Curtin Maritime Corp., Long Beach, California, was awarded a $54,204,676 firm-fixed-price contract for San Juan Harbor construction and maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with seven received…. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting in Kellogg, Minnesota, June 21 to provide an update on its plan to manage river sand. Corps of Engineers officials will provide a detailed overview of their plan to use the Rolling Prairie Beneficial Use Site, located east of Kellogg on… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces the contract award for more than $2.4 million to build 73 stone fish reefs on the Monongahela River. The fish reefs construction is a part of the Lower Monongahela River project, which includes the construction of the larger lock chamber at Charleroi Locks and Dam, and… Read More
Plans are in the works over at St. Andrews State Park to start its beach renourishment project. According to the Bay County Tourism Development Council Executive Director, Dan Rowe, the project should begin in September. Rowe tells NewsChannel 7 this will be the first time a renourishment project has been done on the Gulf side… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), awarded a contract in August 2022 (W912DR22C0037) to White Lake Dock & Dredge, Inc. for the South Jetty Rehabilitation and Maintenance Dredging Contract in Fishing Creek, located in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The dredging portion of the contract was completed with subsequent surveys verifying that approximately 28,000 cubic yards of dredged… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized dedicated personnel at the annual Corps of Engineers Day Awards Ceremony at district headquarters today. The following employees received individual honorary awards: Maurice Gilmore, Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) chief, received the Employee of the Year Award for his exemplification of Army Values and serving as… Read More
The latest Crosscurrents is now available here: https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Media/Crosscurrents/ In this issue: Major milestones on the Fargo/Moorhead project (pages 5-6) The Corps stepped up with its response for the #SpringFlood2023 (pages 7-11) We broke ground on a habitat improvement project in Bay City, WI (pages 12-13) We recognized the Civil Servants of the Year (page 15) Source
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District entered into a cost-share Memorandum of Agreement with the Arkansas Waterways Commission to update tow haulage equipment at Murray Lock and Dam on June 9 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The agreement will allow much needed upgrades to be made, increasing productivity and functionality for stakeholders along the… Read More