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CORONA, Calif. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific and Southwestern divisions came together for a Senior Executive Board meeting Nov. 6 at Prado Dam. The purpose of the meeting was to align the divisions on key topics related to training and ongoing projects, and fostering collaboration to ensure the successful delivery of critical infrastructure… Read More
When Hurricane Helene surged north through Eastern Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Emergency Management (EM) team moved into action planning and preparing for the anticipated request for support in response to the devastating impact on the region. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance… Read More
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the Gila River Indian Community Nov. 14 just outside Phoenix to break ground on one of the first solar-over-canal projects in the Western Hemisphere. The purpose of the project is to conserve water and generate renewable energy for the community’s tribal irrigation facilities using the installation… Read More
The goal is to provide the greatest number of high-quality facilities for the public to enjoy Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announced that they are beginning a study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake. The study is meant to explore solutions such as optimizing internal… Read More
Eco Wave Power was approved to install eight wave energy floaters on the piles of an existing concrete wharf structure at the Port of Los Angeles. Eco Wave Power, a provider of onshore wave energy technology, announced it has received the final Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for its wave energy… Read More
FIRE ISLAND, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, has announced the commencement of essential 2024-2025 maintenance dredging operations for the Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project (Project). This critical work, awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for $36,978,060, will begin… Read More
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
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
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