OSWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock and materials for repairs to the Oswego Harbor outer west breakwater, with plans to start this spring. The breakwater foundation has been significantly damaged by storms, wave action, and deterioration for more than 90… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces the Restoration Advisory Board membership has been established and the first meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites Program property located within the Cape Hatteras Seashore in Dare County, North Carolina…. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this week’s forecasted heavy rainfall and preparing for potential wide-spread moderate to major flooding throughout portions of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Cumulative rainfalls totals for this event may range from 2-15+ inches resulting in elevated lake levels at the district’s Flood Risk Management (FRM)… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following press release on Monday, March 31. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announced on Monday that the Restoration Advisory Board membership has been established and the first meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used… Read More
Nestled into the northeastern-most nook of the Sunshine State, lies the quaint, historical beach town of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Steeped in history, the tiny island municipality is the only one in the United States to have borne myriad flags since its inception; 8 to be precise. As an island town, her historic shores… Read More
The Corps is proposing to truck 100,000 cubic yards of sand to the outlined property next the Winona Municipal Airport for use in the construction of a Fastenal warehouse. From: Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment (EA) for a… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment, or EA, for a proposed river sand placement site in Winona County, Minnesota. The sand will be beneficially used by Fastenal Company for construction of a warehouse. The proposed project is to place up… Read More
Blue Marsh Lake — LEESPORT, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways. Areas to be affected by closures include: • Visitor Center and Administration Area • Stilling Basin Access,… Read More
Future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields gathered March 26 at the Citrus Heights Community Center to learn about the various opportunities available to them in STEM career fields, including those at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. These future leaders were comprised of dozens of local middle and high… Read More
LOS ANGELES — Robyn Colosimo, senior official performing the duties of the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, visited three reaches of the Los Angeles River Feb. 27 to receive a close-up look at the LA River Ecosystem Restoration Project. Colosimo’s LA River site visit was the final part of her three-day visit… Read More
PITTSBURGH – Scooping up rocks and soil from the river may seem simple. After all, who hasn’t played with dirt, shovels or excavating toys on the beach when they were kids? Except, dredging the bottom of the Monongahela River isn’t anything like playing on the beach, and it’s no child’s play. It is hard work requiring… Read More
Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co. LLC, Quincy, Massachusetts, was awarded a $10,685,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2025. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, defense-wide funds in the amount of $10,685,000… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $27,512,650 firm-fixed-price contract for new-work dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 3, 2026. Fiscal 2010 civil construction funds in the amount of $27,512,650 were obligated at the time of… Read More
SEATTLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopper dredge vessels, Yaquina and Essayons, begin Grays Harbor outer harbor maintenance dredging April 8. The Yaquina will dredge in the outer harbor of Grays Harbor for approximately 13 days, while the Essayons will dredge in the outer harbor for approximately 24 days. All work will conclude… Read More
VERMILION, Ohio – Working as America’s engineering agency the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is committed to delivering repairs on schedule, safely, and with minimal disruption to the community. This dedication and commitment is shown throughout projects like the pier repairs and dredging that have been conducted at Vermilion Harbor in Vermilion, Ohio. The City… Read More