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Columbia engineering firm awarded $7 million contract from Army, expects to add jobs

United States

Prairie Engineers of Columbia has several open jobs thanks to a new $7 million contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contract involves performing hydrographic and topographic surveys over the next five years and is a continuation of an existing contract, according to Prairie Engineers Federal Market Lead Darren Forgy. He added the… Read More

Fort Worth District Contracting Chief Wins 2021 Excellence in Contracting Award

TX, United States

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District Deputy Contracting Chief, Contracting Division, Gerard Henry was recently announced as the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Contracting Awards – Manager of the Year Award. Each year, USACE recognizes the significant achievements and contributions of our contracting workforce for their commitment and… Read More

L.B. Foster Awarded $7 Million USACE Soo Locks Construction Project

PA, United States

PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — L.B. Foster Company (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSTR) has been awarded a $7 million subcontract to supply infrastructure materials for the rehabilitation of existing upstream approach walls for a new lock at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Soo Locks Complex in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Company… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct fish passage demonstration project in Buffalo

NY, United States

BUFFALO, NY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, awarded a $1.6 million contract to Bidco Marine Group on June 23, 2021 for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative fish passage demonstration project along the Niagara River, adjacent to Broderick Park in the City of Buffalo,… Read More

USACE Vicksburg District, U.S. Geological Survey conduct first-ever airborne geophysical survey

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss. – An 800-pound dart-shaped instrument is the latest tool to map beneath the surface of levees in a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District and the U.S. Geological Survey. For the first time, a regional geophysical survey will provide a full overview of 800 miles of the Mississippi River… Read More

LA District engineers visit projects in 3 California central coast counties

CA, United States

LOS ANGELES – Over the course of four long days on the road – June 28 to July 1 – senior leaders with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District met with city and county government representatives of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties during visits to multiple job sites. “We’re… Read More

USACE employee celebrates 50 years of federal service

AK, United States

A member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District achieved a unique milestone as a government employee recently. Amy Burke, workforce management specialist, celebrated 50 years of federal service in a ceremony hosted by Col. Damon Delarosa, district commander, at the agency’s headquarters on June 24. Burke joined the federal workforce in… Read More

Army Corps, Partners Monitoring NJ’s Estuaries and Back Bay Marshes

PA, United States

PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partners are conducting monitoring in multiple locations along the marshes and in the waterways behind Seven Mile Island, in Cape May County.  According to an Army Corps of Engineers release, the monitoring is being conducted as part of the Seven Mile Island Innovation Lab, an initiative… Read More

Congress hears about local beach nourishment woes, Cooper adds his support; Corps says almost $30mm needed

NC, United States

Talks about the lacking funds for local area beach nourishment projects, or Coastal Storm Damage Reduction, played out in Congress last month. Days after, Gov. Roy Cooper stationed himself among a group of state and national politicians working toward a solution. There has been a scramble for replacement money in the months since the U.S…. Read More

Commentary: Does the Corps adequately protect the coast?

NC, United States

As more and more people move to the coast, there is a constant struggle between development and protecting our coastal environment. We all need to be working together to resolve the complex issues facing our North Carolina coast. Currently, this is not happening. Standing at the forefront between future development and the environment is the… Read More

Congressman Smith Announces Award of Semo Port Authority Dredging Funding

MO, United States

U.S. Congressman Jason Smith announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) has awarded $400,000 to the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority (Semo Port) to support dredging activities for the harbor. Semo Port is essential to support Southeast Missouri’s rural economy. However, in recent Army Corps budgets funding has not been sufficient for… Read More

Marshfield gets $2.7 million for Green Harbor dredging

MA, United States

Harbormaster says the channel, inner harbor are in dire need MARSHFIELD — Marshfield’s Green Harbor received $2.7 million in federal money for dredging that officials say is desperately needed, both in the inner harbor, and in the channel. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Spokesman Bryan Purtell said in a press release that the Fiscal Year 2022 budget… Read More

USACE employee celebrates 50 years of federal service

AK, United States

A member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District achieved a unique milestone as a government employee recently. Amy Burke, workforce management specialist, celebrated 50 years of federal service in a ceremony hosted by Col. Damon Delarosa, district commander, at the agency’s headquarters on June 24. Burke joined the federal workforce in… Read More

USACE awards contract for Bal Harbour renourishment to Cavache Inc.

FL, United States

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces the award of an $8 million construction contract for the Miami-Dade County beach renourishment project, Bal Harbour. The $8,059,599.50 contract was awarded to Cavache Inc. based in Pompano Beach, Fla. This effort will restore eroded shoreline along Miami-Dade County within the Village of… Read More

USACE Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

PA, United States

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. Ramon Brigantti assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. David Park during a July 9th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building’s Crystal Tea Room. Brigantti became the 61st commander in the District’s 155 year history. “To the amazing… Read More

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