Donjon Marine Co. Inc., Hillside, New Jersey, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to perform maintenance dredging of portions of the Newark Bay, New Jersey, Federal Navigation Project. The amount of this action is $53,624,500. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Newark Bay, New Jersey with an estimated… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed Johnson Island ecosystem restoration project in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in Pool 6 of the Upper Mississippi River. The quantity and quality of backwater habitat has degraded due to shoreline… Read More
Col. David Dake assumed command from Col. Rhett Blackmon as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) commander during a change of command ceremony, July 29, 2025, at the district’s headquarters. On top of handing over command to Dake, Blackmon also celebrated his retirement from the Army after 26 years of service…. Read More
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Jacksonville is soliciting bids for a comprehensive shore protection project on Hutchinson Island in Martin County, Florida. The project involves constructing a dune and beach berm across two segments within approximately 4 miles of shoreline between reference points R-01 and R-25. Beach-compatible sand will be… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is dredging the federal navigation channel at Great Sodus Bay, a recreational harbor that supports over $28 million in economic activity, Great Sodus, New York, June 24, 2025. With six marinas and over 1,000 slips, the bay provides over $10 million in labor income and 169 jobs…. Read More
Officials hope to eventually develop location for industrial or recreational use Port of Woodland officials are asking the Army Corps of Engineers to continue sending them sediment dredged from the Columbia River to sell — but not to lock them into a 20-year commitment at the port’s Austin Point site. While the port has no… Read More
The City of Two Rivers is considering funding for a project that would typically be undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The city council discussed obtaining funding from the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance program to conduct partial dredging of the entrance to the Two Rivers harbor, which Parks and Recreation Director Mike Mathis says… Read More
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is beginning long-term improvements to the Muskegon Harbor North Revetment in July to improve the safety and stability of the popular walkway. The $5.765 million project will include the removal and replacement of revetment stone and concrete walkway along the Muskegon River channel, including installing… Read More
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville earned recognition for its commitment to workplace safety. Huntsville Center received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2025 Safety Award of Excellence for demonstrating the highest degree of excellence in the management of safety and occupational health programs. “The safety team is honored to receive… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — In 1998, The Big Lebowski and Saving Private Ryan were box office hits, Cher and the Backstreet Boys dominated the pop charts, and Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to their sixth NBA title. That same year, a young Jeremy Chapman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, beginning what would become a 27-year journey… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District commander Col. Cullen Jones handed the reins to Col. Scotty Autin during a formal change of command ceremony at the district’s headquarters Friday, July 25, 2025. A native of Houma, La., Autin now serves as the 66th commander in the district’s more than… Read More
Col. Patrick W. Caukin assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a July 25 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Damon M. Knarr, who is retiring after 27 years of service in the U.S. Army. Little Rock District manages approximately… Read More
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Col. Jesse T. Curry became the 60th commander and division engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division during a change of command ceremony today at the division’s headquarters on Fort Hamilton. He assumed leadership from Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd, who commanded the unit since June 2022. Curry most… Read More
Parsons Corp (PSN) has secured a $75 million contract from the US Army Corps of Engineers, marking a significant milestone for the engineering and construction services provider. Wall Street analysts forecast an 8.02% potential upside for Parsons stock, with an average one-year price target of $82.15. Brokerage firms maintain a consensus “Outperform” rating for Parsons,… Read More
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $39,050,000 firm-fixed-price contract for a self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 23, 2026. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army and civil Corps of Engineer… Read More