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The Army Corps of Engineers just wrapped up the dredging of the mouth of Lake Ferguson and timing could not have been better. The Mississippi River hit its lowest point of the year this week, and without the dredging, operations at the port would have been at a standstill. “The water is low, but we… Read More
Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District awarded a $3.8 million contract for maintenance dredging in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina. Southwind Construction Corp., based in Evansville, Indiana, was awarded the contract Sept. 15, Corps officials said Thursday. The dredging is scheduled to start Nov. 16 and expected to end March 30. The contract… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard announced Saturday that it continues to respond to impacts to the waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Saturday, post-Hurricane Ida. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), the Coast Guard is continuing efforts to re-open… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded the first contract to build the EAA reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to curb harmful discharges to the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon. A $79.8 million contract for construction on the Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir was finalized Thursday with Phillips and Jordan Inc., a Tennessee-based company,… Read More
Ryan D. McCarthy has joined the Millennium Corporation Board of Advisors to provide strategic guidance and direction to Millennium Corporation’s executive team by leveraging his strong leadership experience within the defense community. Mr. McCarthy was nominated by the President and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate twice within his federal career. He was confirmed by… Read More
Due to the rapid drop of water levels in the Mississippi River and shoaling at Mile 9.9 in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1), the navigation channel in this part of the McClellan-Kerr is currently impassable to commercial tows, the Little Rock Engineer District reported September 20. Clamshell dredging is underway, the Corps said,… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has posted three new Public Notices: https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Public-Notices/ 2011-00128-24: the applicant, Penn Terminals LLC, proposes to perform maintenance dredging, by mechanical or bucket method, within their existing ship berth area as previously authorized by this office. The proposed project site is located in the Delaware River, at the applicant’s existing… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a draft report for the Nassau County Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, which outlines a tentatively selected plan that includes East Rockaway and Lynbrook. It would include elevating more than 14,000 homes and flood-proofing more than 2,500 industrial and commercial properties across the South Shore to mitigate… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) Commander, Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs conducted an official visit to the Far East District, engaging with employees, U.S and international partners and touring critical projects while in the Republic of Korea Aug. 19 – 27. During the COVID compliant visit, Gibbs, who is the senior U.S…. Read More
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general, has signed the Chief’s Report for the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study. The signing of this report marks a crucial milestone and progresses the proposed project to Congress for individual… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting virtual public meetings next week on the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. Meeting details are as follows: September 20 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Click here for meeting link Meeting number: 199 656 2189 Meeting password: gyFgyis@243 Join by phone: +1-844-800-2712 Phone access code: 199… Read More
Galeton Borough is one step closer to dredging Berger Lake after receiving permit approval from the Army Corps. of Engineers. It was announced at borough council’s Sept. 8 meeting that the dredging has been pushed back to the summer of 2022 due to permitting issues, which were not specified. Also at the meeting, borough secretary… Read More
Beach Haven, NJ (September 19, 2021) – Six boaters were rescued after their 30-foot powerboat struck a fixed aid to navigation. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call from a good Samaritan at 12:18 am stating he overheard a large crash and several calls for help in the vicinity… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will temporarily close the south boat landing at Big Sandy Lake, near McGregor, Minnesota, to reconstruct the ramp, beginning Sept. 20. The ramp will be closed for about two weeks. “This routine maintenance is to improve the conditions at this heavily utilized… Read More
By Sarah McNair, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs / Published September 18, 2021 TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have partnered before, but never on such a herculean effort. Prior to Hurricane Michael’s direct hit to Tyndall Air… Read More