It's on us. Share your news here.
It's on us. Share your news here.
SACRAMENTO, California —With more than 200 job vacancies to fill, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a job fair in Sacramento June 9 to share hiring opportunities and help prospective applicants navigate the application process. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9, 2022, at the… Read More
HERMATIGE, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Pomme de Terre Lake is responding to a toxic blue-green algae bloom with site-specific sampling and posting public health advisory signs around the lake as recommended by state health agencies. On May 31, potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms were observed from Lindley Creek Arm mile marker… Read More
WARSAW, Mo. – The public comment period for the revision of the Harry S. Truman Dam & Reservoir Master Plan has been extended to July 1, 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of revising the Harry S. Truman Dam & Reservoir Master Plan, which was last updated in October 1988. The… Read More
Chicago IL —Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, the U.S. EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland marked the conclusion of the Jeorse Park Beach project. “We cannot underestimate the importance of environmental restoration actions that create an immediate improvement for… Read More
Army officials recently announced a $5.3 million contract award for dredging the Rogue River at Gold Beach. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains navigation channels along the Oregon coast and dredging is an important component of keeping the Rogue River Harbor open for recreational vessels, including jet boats, fishing guides and sport fishermen. Corps… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are using western Michigan harbor dredge material to nourish and replenish Lake Michigan beaches from recent high water level erosion, including South Haven. “Nourishing beaches using shoaled sand into these harbors rather than trucking in new material is very functional and cost effective,” said Grand Haven Resident Engineer Elizabeth… Read More
GLLD’s Bill Hanson, SVP Government Relations & Business Development, joins a panel of experts to discuss “Delivering on a Historic Opportunity” at the Army Corps of Engineers Developing an Incredible Opportunity for New Jersey event on June 9. Source
After three years, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) planners finalize an environmental study for Brunswick Harbor, Ga.’s widening, expansion, operation and maintenance. Corps officials signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the study May 25. In partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority, the Corps conducted a study on… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using harbor dredge material to shore up Lake Michigan beaches this summer. Four harbors along Lake Michigan — Holland, Grand Haven, St. Joseph and South Haven — were approved for dredging this spring and summer. Materials gathered through the process will be used to “nourish and replenish” beaches… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, invites business representatives to attend Industry Open House virtually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. This annual event is open to all businesses wanting to work with the Detroit District. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their unique capabilities to district officials, learn about… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project is preparing for another fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in any outdoor activities, please keep safety in mind. This weekend, the Carlyle Lake Project will… Read More
May 31 is nationally known as Dam Safety Awareness Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, stresses the importance of recognizing not only the benefits provided by Jennings Randolph Lake (JRL), but also the risks of living near the dam. Since becoming operational in 1981, JRL has prevented an estimated $400 million in… Read More
The South Carolina-based 841st Transportation Battalion and Virginia-based 597th Transportation Brigade – units of the U.S. Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command – loaded approximately 750 pieces of military equipment at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal on May 19-20. The cargo included multiple helicopters and support equipment in support of the… Read More
Burt Moore has spent most of his life dedicated to the Savannah River. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering generations of his family have done the same. His father, uncles, and grandfather all worked with the Savannah Machine & Foundry company to build ships, including liberty ships, a type of cargo ship used during World… Read More
In exclusive commentary to DredgeWire, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CEO Lasse Petterson said: “We are pleased to be the contractor for the first phase of this important project. A lot of people have worked long and hard to get to this point and we congratulate the Port leadership, Ric Campo, Roger Guenther, and Charlie… Read More