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MANTEO, N.C —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Commander, Col. Ron Sturgeon, is set to provide an update about the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, during the Dare County Board of Commissioners monthly meeting in Manteo, Sept. 3, 2024, at… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has announced a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) related to the Yazoo Backwater Area Management Project. Originally set to conclude on August 12, 2024, the new deadline for submitting comments is now August 27, 2024…. Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has selected Dr. Robert Moser as the new director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). As director, Moser will lead a team of approximately 700 federal and contractor personnel who work in the areas of information technology, high-performance computing, data analytics, software engineering,… Read More
DALLAS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, hosted a change of command today at the Westin Downtown Dallas. Col. George H. Walter took command of the Division from Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps… Read More
On the evening of July 31, 2024, Major General William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next chief of engineers and commanding general of the Corps of Engineers. The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) congratulates Mr. Graham on this accomplishment, and look forward to continuing with our longstanding… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has signed a design agreement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for the Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) for the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea Project, also known as the ‘Delaware Bayshore BUDM Project.’ The agreement, signed… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, used dredged sediment from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to create a two-acre artificial island for birds along the East River. Located within the Cumberland Dividings, a network of channels between Cumberland Island and the eastern coast of Georgia, the island is designed to provide… Read More
WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. — The West Ocean City Harbor is vital to the commercial fishing industry. It’s a big reason county leaders are working to counteract a shoaling problem and keep the channel clear. The harbor hasn’t been dredged since 2011. Robert Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs in Worcester County, said the work is… Read More
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Islands are mostly famous for being above the water, and some lost beneath the waves of the Mississippi River may have a chance at life again. It’s all part of a plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In simple terms, the USACE is pulling up sand… Read More
In July, it was brought to the county’s attention that recent shoaling in Rodanthe Harbor had made the Rodanthe-Stumpy Point emergency ferry route unnavigable. As a result, the county is taking steps to clear the way for an upcoming dredging project. The emergency ferry route was created in 2009 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, which… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected a contractor for an upcoming dredging project in Unalaska. Chico, California-based J.E. McAmis Inc. is expected to begin work next spring. Crews will dredge an underwater bar across the floor of the entrance channel into Iliuliuk Bay. This will allow large cargo ships to pass freely into… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Army Col. Brandon L. Bowman assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District today during a Change of Command ceremony at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall. Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division, officiated the change… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is ready to write a new chapter in the Caribbean Region with the establishment of a new enduring district under the South Atlantic Division (SAD). Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) transitioned into the Caribbean District on July 26, 2024. As a result, the federal agency… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 30, 2024 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters Engineering and Construction Division announced in June that Nicholas “Nikko” Aleman, the Geotechnical Section Chief for the Memphis District (MVM), is the recipient of this year’s Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year award. The Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year… Read More
MITCHELL – In the fall of 2025, Lake Mitchell’s water levels will begin dropping to make way for the future dredging project. When the lake drawdown is complete, Public Works Director Joe Schroeder said it will position the city to receive more favorable bids for the dredging project. The estimated cost of the mechanical dredging… Read More