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Governor Kathy Hochul, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Montauk Historical Society, and other partners today celebrated the reopening of the newly restored Montauk Point Lighthouse and completion of a major coastal resiliency project to protect the historic lighthouse and associated cultural resources. The landmark, located on the easternmost point of Long… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— Researchers from 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Districts have been selected for the 2023 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U). Kyle Bayliff, a chemist with the Sacramento District, has been chosen to participate in the detail program, now in its eighth year. The 13 selectees were announced by… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — James Schneider of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and Shoreview, Minnesota, resident, is the recipient of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year Award for his commitment to excellence and contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession. This past year, Schneider actively… Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District recently named White Hall, Arkansas native Laura Hiserodt, as the 2023 Administrative Professional of the Year. The Administrative Professional of the Year award is given to administrative employees who provide outstanding service to the district, and whose actions greatly contribute to the… Read More
Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District celebrated their joint decision to continue work on Part Two of the expanded Miami-Dade County Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study (Back Bay Study). The renewed commitment kicks off an additional 4-year period that will prioritize further study… Read More
Maj. Cory J. Bell joined Jacksonville District as the Deputy District Commander for South Florida, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in August 2023. He oversees the planning, construction, and operations of Corps projects in central and south Florida. Prior to assignment with Jacksonville District, Maj. Bell served as the Brigade Executive Officer and Operations Officer… Read More
Sand eroded from the beach on the south end of Pawleys Island in a hurricane last September may not be replaced until 2025, town officials were told this week. “We were operating under the assumption that there would be a design phase this summer,” Mayor Brian Henry said, and work be done in the spring… Read More
Dredging is expected to begin in Ocean City between Aug. 20 and 31. The work will be conducted within the federal navigation channel and at ebb and flood shallow areas where the Ocean City Inlet meets the ocean. Mariners can contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge on marine band radio VHF-FM channels 13… Read More
Berkeley County Government has awarded the construction contract for the Bushy Park Dredging and Spoil Site Project to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. County Council approved the contract at its meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023. Watch the full meeting HERE. Bushy Park Landing is located near the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek and provides public… Read More
The Montauk Point Lighthouse is back open after a restoration project. It was part of a large resiliency project put together by state officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shore up the beachfront surrounding the lighthouse. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the lighthouse will now be significantly protected from waves and coastal storms…. Read More
Callen Marine, Galveston, Texas, was awarded a $48,358,100 firm-fixed-price contract for clay core and geotube repair. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Grand Isle, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 4, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $48,358,100 were obligated at… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a $9,639,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Brooklyn, New York, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 8, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $9,639,000 were obligated at the… Read More
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $15,192,170 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline and maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Matagorda, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 3, 2024. Fiscal 2021-2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $15,192,170 were obligated… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, began dredging the Mississippi River navigation channel near Brownsville, MN in Pool 8 this week to ensure the channel remains open for commercial navigation. Dredging is expected to continue in this area through Labor Day. The Above Brownsville Placement Site, known locally as Crater Island, will… Read More
The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations. Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday gave up command on Monday. The Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now… Read More