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BETHANY BEACH, Del. — Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Greg Patterson and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Ryan Baum to tour key coastal restoration projects at the Indian River Inlet, backed by more than $15 million in federal support. The group gathered near the base… Read More
The Captiva Beach Renourishment Project is set to start September 20 at Turner Beach. The project will run 24 hours a day over an expected 56-day period, to place approximately 1.2 million cubic yards of sand along Captiva’s beaches. The project will restore and protect shoreline, enhancing resilience against erosion, storm surge, and sea level… Read More
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $49,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the rental of a cutterhead pipeline dredge with attendant plant and operators for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the web with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 4, 2026…. Read More
A wave of relief washed over Fire Island this summer thanks to new funding intended to prevent the beloved shoreline from becoming New York’s own Atlantis. The money — $1.7 billion secured in this year’s state budget — pays for resiliency work for Fire Island and other Long Island shorelines through 2050. It helps cover… Read More
Plans to dredge 6,000 cubic yards of sand from Mattituck Inlet this fall have been postponed to October 2026 by the Army Corps of Engineers, Army Corps spokesperson James D’Ambrosio said. The inlet, located on Long Island Sound, serves as a harbor of refuge during severe storms and supports recreational boating, including commercial marinas like Strong’s Marina. The navigation channel… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After months of relentless advocacy, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that dredging will move forward in the Grand Haven Harbor imminently. As of August 22, 2025, a U.S. Army Corps contract has been awarded, and dredging is set to begin this fall. For months, the project’s future was uncertain due to the Michigan… Read More
PETERSBURG, Va. — After flooding ripped through the City of Petersburg in July, local leaders and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will meet this month to address the high flooding risk. Petersburg Mayor Samuel Parham said the Appomattox River has been “neglected.” The site visit is to evaluate the next steps on dredging the river…. Read More
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) has taken delivery of two new Jones Act-compliant trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) built by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. Designed by Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects, Galveston Island and Amelia Island each have a length of 346 feet (105 metres), a beam of 69 feet (21 metres), a draught of 20 feet… Read More
The Summer 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! Read the latest issue: https://www.usace.army.mil/The-Corps-Environment/ This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working alongside stakeholders and partners to turn environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions. Content in this issue includes commentary from Ms. Chaela M. Smith, USACE Environmental Division chief, highlighting how USACE… Read More
MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Kanopolis Lake Project will begin a lake drawdown beginning Sept. 2, 2025, and ending by Sept. 30, 2025* to support ongoing construction at the dam’s outlet works. Outlet discharges into the Smoky Hill River are not expected to exceed 500 cubic feet per second at the lake’s current inflow and elevation. The… Read More
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Lt. Col. Jason A. Supnet, military deputy chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has been named the 2025 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year as part of the USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program. The award recognizes Supnet’s contributions to strengthening the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has successfully completed a critical rock grinding operation near the Soo Locks, utilizing advanced marine technology to enhance navigational safety and efficiency in the St. Mary’s River. The project, aimed at removing submerged bedrock to deepen the navigation channel, was executed with the aid of Teledyne BargeVision… Read More
Birdon is proud to announce a new $25.8M contract award to deliver 28 Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) with armor kits and comprehensive support services to the US Army through 2027. This milestone reinforces the strength of our BEB program, which has already seen over 450 units delivered to the U.S. Army and international customers. Designed… Read More
Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co. LLC, Quincy, Massachusetts, was awarded an $8,967,750 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging at Tampa Harbor. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Tampa Harbor, Florida, with an estimated completion date of April 2, 2026. Fiscal 2022, 2023, and 2025 civil operation and… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd presented former USACE contractor Mohannad Ali with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom during a ceremony at the USACE San Diego Field Office on Aug 26. The medal is the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart… Read More