VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, City of Vermilion, and Erie Metroparks celebrated the completion of construction on a multi-year repair of Vermilion Harbor’s West Pier and start of the final phase of repairs of its East Pier. The combined $23 million investment in these projects is critical to safe… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— With the Mississippi River as its backdrop and a rich engineering legacy at its core, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees joined community leaders, stakeholders, and local, state and federal partners in downtown Vicksburg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Corps on June 18. Hosted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Engineer Research… Read More
Louisiana officials are moving forward on several major flood protection projects as the state prepares for hurricane season and addresses long-term flood risks. Col. Cullen Jones is the commander and district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He told lawmakers that home elevation work is ramping up across southwest Louisiana. “We’ve just… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will receive an additional $1.2 million to continue studying flooding risks in Southeast Michigan, under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan. The Corps of Engineers and sponsor Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are partnered on the Southeast Michigan Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study to investigate… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and Marine Design Center shared an update regarding the ongoing construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND. USACE announced the new dredge will be named the DONNELLY after the late Ray Donnelly who retired as Chief of Resource Management for the USACE Philadelphia… Read More
Oak Island Town Council awarded $40 million worth of beach nourishment contracts at its June 10 meeting. After failing to secure any sand in 2024 due to inflated dredging prices, council emptied its beach nourishment fund in a pair of motions involving the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and an offshore site. Council purchased an… Read More
QUINCY (WGEM) – Crews with the Army Corps of Engineers have arrived in Quincy to begin dredging the Mississippi River. They will begin dredging six feet of depth in Quincy Bay from Bayview Bridge, north beyond the boat ramps at Kessler Park. The $3.5 million project will improve waterflow in the bay and remove silt… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized dedicated personnel at the annual Corps of Engineers Day Awards Ceremony at the District headquarters on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The following employees received individual honorary awards: Mason Jarabica, Dam Safety Program Manager in the Engineer and Construction Division, received the Employee… Read More
To view b-roll of the ceremony, click here. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — The Coast Guard held a heritage recognition ceremony, Tuesday, in Jacksonville to honor the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and recognize its more than 57 years of exemplary service. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, assistant commandant for… Read More
USACE prepares to renew and revise 56 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and waters regulated by Clean Water Act. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on June 16, 2025, that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are… Read More
Introduction As Illinois continues to grapple with complex pension shortfalls at the state level, the Quincy Park District stands out as a beacon of fiscal responsibility and forward-thinking public management. With its employee pension fund not only fully funded but operating at a surplus of $1.3 million, the district is capitalizing on its financial health… Read More
Western Marine Construction Inc.,* Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $12,347,000 modification (P00002) to contract W911KB-24-C-0016 for repair of breakwater dissipation reefs, construction of scour hole protection, and dredging. Work will be performed in Saint Paul Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
DETROIT — Annual U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District maintenance dredging operations are scheduled to begin Friday, June 13, in the federal channel at outer Grand Haven Harbor, Michigan. The project is scheduled to remove 14,600 cubic yards of material from the mouth of the Grand River where seasonal shoaling accumulates. The project is… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, was informed by the Federal Highway Administration that the requested allocation of Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) has been approved and distribution of funds will be provided to support critical transportation infrastructure repairs and debris removal efforts at J. Strom Thurmond Lake… Read More