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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. – The beaches along the Pinellas County coastline are the lifeline of the area’s economy, and it took the brunt of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “Our beaches are what people come to Florida for,” State Rep. Linda Chaney said. “We have to protect them.” State and county leaders say the need for beach renourishment is even more dire than before, especially… Read More
FLORENCE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Tennessee Valley Authority have released a timeline for planned repairs to the main chamber at Wilson Lock, which has been closed since Sep. 25, 2024. The current projected date for reopening the main chamber is spring 2025. This timeline is subject to… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized the accomplishments of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a Nov. 13 awards ceremony held at USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C. The event was hosted by USACE Commanding General Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr., and honored individuals and teams throughout the U.S…. Read More
New Orleans, La. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the non-Federal sponsor, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), announced the completion of deepening the access channel adjacent to Port NOLA facilities. This project was provided $5.82M for construction in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The primary purpose of the project is to… Read More
BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is still seeking public review and comments regarding the revised draft Lucky Peak Project Master Plan with accompanying Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA). The Lucky Peak Master Plan is a conceptual document that guides how the Walla Walla… Read More
WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employee Jacqueline Keiser, Deputy District Engineer for Programs, Projects, and Planning Management, Caribbean District, South Atlantic Division, received the 2024 Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award during the USACE National Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 56th… Read More
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony Nov. 15 for North Atlantic Division Regional Director of Programs Ravi I. Ajodah at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. Graham, who also is… Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE Patapsco River East Bank (EB-1) Tidal Marsh Restoration Reed Bird Island (between S. Hanover St & Potee St bridges) Baltimore City, Maryland Application for Qualitative and Quantitative Control Waivers The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a qualitative control and quantitative… Read More
Bellingham, WA – All American Marine (AAM), a leader in constructing vessels with hybrid and electric propulsion systems, is excited to announce that it has secured a contract to build a 63-foot hybrid catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San). The Teknicraft Designed vessel, designed to support ocean sampling and scientific research, will be an innovative hybrid-powered boat, contributing to environmental… Read More
Sevenson Environmental Services Inc., Niagara Falls, New York, was awarded a $96,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for environmental remediation services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 11, 2029.
The Fall 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! Read the latest issue: https://www.usace.army.mil/The-Corps-Environment/ This edition highlights providing environmental and economic benefits, in support of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Environmental Operating Principle #3. Content includes commentary from Col. Vance Brunner, commander of U.S. Army Environmental Command, sharing his perspective on environmental stewardship… Read More
BRUNSWICK, Ohio — A dredging project at the North Park lake is expected to begin by December. City Council on Monday (Nov. 11) approved a contract with Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. not to exceed $809,000. “It will be dredged sometime this winter. We are still on the time frame originally set,” said Service Director Paul Magovac…. Read More
WALLA WALLA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has awarded a $1.2 million construction contract to Advanced American Construction of Portland for flood risk management and recreation improvements at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla. The project, scheduled to begin today (Tuesday), will focus on improving the lake’s intake tower, a vital piece… Read More
Local fishermen are advised to relocate their gear near the shoaled areas between Phippsburg and Bath for safe navigation of Navy destroyers. The U.S. Navy will perform routine maintenance dredging of the shoaled areas of the Kennebec River from Dec. 2-12 to ensure safe navigation of ships. Fishermen from Phippsburg to Bath should relocate their… Read More
SAN CLEMENTE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) returned to San Clemente Oct. 28, 2024, to complete the first phase of the sand replenishment project between T-Street and Linda Lane beaches. Earlier this year, 114,000 cubic yards of sand were delivered as part of the project, and the contractor will now place the… Read More