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Congratulations to the Huntington District, which received national honors on July 29 with an Army Lean Six Sigma Non-Gated Project Team Award for the outstanding Non-Gated project: “Improve Project Delivery Data Analytics.” The recognition and reward are key components of a successful Business Process Improvement (BPI) strategy. The intent is to recognize Army organizations and… Read More
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito heard testimony Wednesday concerning the funding needs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as it works through a backlog of projects to improve inland waterways and protect against future floods and climate change effects. The U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday, titled… Read More
AECOM has won a position on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ maximum $240 million Multiple Award Military Munitions Services contract after working under its two previous iterations. The company said Tuesday it will continue performing investigations, field activities, engineering and others services in support of USACE Baltimore District’s environmental remediation program for potentially seven… Read More
It didn’t take long for the new commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District to adopt local colloquialisms. “I’m proud to be the newest member of the Pittsburgh District. Yinz have my commitment,” said Col. Adam Czekanski, a native of New York, after assuming command over the Pittsburgh District. The crowd laughed… Read More
ENVIRONMENT: $200M and 30 years to scrub uranium from West End site, Army Corps says. A Thursday virtual public input session on the Guterl Steel Site, organized by the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), drew some questions about the cleanup that’s proposed for an old job site of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. More than… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is announcing the posting of additional restrictions regarding the commercial rental of campsites in Corps operated campgrounds through the Recreation.Gov reservation system. The following restrictions are posted under the authority of 36 CFR Section 327.12a: 1. Campsites at Corps operated facilities may not… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host three open houses onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi: La Crosse, Wisconsin, Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m., at Riverside Park Wabasha, Minnesota, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m., at 50 Pembroke Ave. (adjacent to the National Eagle Center) Red Wing, Minnesota, Aug. 14, 10… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a Natural Resources Management Strategic Plan that provides a framework for the future of the USACE Natural Resources Management (NRM) program. The plan ensures wise management of public access to USACE lands and waters in a manner that protects all project purposes and mission areas… Read More
Every year about 260 million visits to the more than 400 USACE lake and river projects where visitors exercise, spend time with their families or just enjoy a lazy afternoon. USACE is continually working to maintain and improve the parks surrounding these lake and river projects, including adding new recreational features, usually in partnership with local governments… Read More
Essex — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from SHM Dauntless, LLC, for proposed work in the Connecticut River at 11 Ferry Street in Essex. The proposed work involves work on A-Dock, D-Dock, and E-Dock at Safe Harbor Essex… Read More
LOS ANGELES – For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 246th Engineer Day observance, the commander joined the district deputy engineer in a virtual format July 29 via YouTube Live to recognize employees’ accomplishments and provide updates about the District and its projects. Col. Julie Balten and David Van Dorpe hosted what… Read More
The Galveston District honored eight awardees for their exceptional contributions and work during Fiscal Year 2021 and in previous years. Commander Col. Tim R. Vail and Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Mangement Mr. Byron Williams presented the awards during a ceremony held at the District’s Headquarters in Galveston on July 19, 2021, where… Read More
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (July 23, 2021) – Maintenance personnel onboard the Motor Vessel Iroquois removed vegetation and stabilized a section of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake this week to address erosion issues nearby the historic Rock Castle Slave Cemetery, an important cultural resource in the community. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Maintenance Support… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announced last week that Dale Hollow Dam Road at the dam in Celina is closed to all traffic while personnel perform scheduled maintenance on the unit head gates. Due to the extensive nature of this work, there is no scheduled date for re-opening the roadway; however, the work… Read More
WESTERLY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state Coastal Resources Management Council will conduct a virtual public workshop Wednesday night to discuss a project aimed at reducing the risk of storm damage by elevating coastal properties in Westerly, Charlestown, Narragansett, and South Kingstown. The project area includes a series of coastal barrier beaches… Read More