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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been hard at work since 2024 dumping sand on the barrier islands of Isle of Palms (IOP) and Sullivan’s Island as part of an ongoing renourishment project at Breach Inlet. “We’ve done a big beach renourishment in 2008 and in 2018, and we were assuming we could hold… Read More
After years of planning and delays, a long-anticipated dredging project is now underway in Newport Harbor, which is aimed at improving navigation safety and water quality throughout the busy waterway. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coordination with the City of Newport Beach, will remove sediment that has accumulated on… Read More
For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects while building a culture recognized across… Read More
Orion Government Services LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded an $86,347,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance on the mouth of the Colorado River. The amount of this action is $86,347,000. Bids were solicited via the web with four received. Work will be performed in Sargent, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 8, 2027. Fiscal 2025… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, has rescheduled two of the four public meetings initially slated for presenting information and gathering public comments for the Morganza to the Gulf, Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project (MTG) Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) released December 5, 2025…. Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) has conducted an environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) North Phase L-4 Design Refinements addresses refinements to water flow distribution project features… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the Port of Bay City, and Matagorda County, have announced a contract award for the Mouth of the Colorado River Navigation Channel (MOCR) Maintenance and Sargent Beach Beneficial Use Placement project, December 19,… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District said its trailing arm suction hopper dredge Essayons arrived in Honolulu earlier this month for its annual overhaul, maintenance, and repair period. Pacific Shipyards International LLC was awarded the $8.8 million firm-fixed-price repair contract through a competitive bid process. The Honolulu shipyard was one of three bidders for the project, according… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded a $4.2 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River. The contract is part of $15.5 million in repairs to the pier, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection of the City of… Read More
Seattle District, Northwestern Division NWD Priority: Maintaining a safe, reliable, and accessible Federal navigation channels throughout the Northwestern Division, a top priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Routine dredging of harbors, rivers, and coastal channels to preserve the congressionally authorized project depths essential for commercial, tribal, and recreational navigation. WHO: Seattle District… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — One of the most prestigious awards someone can win in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to a civilian employee who has achieved the highest overall standards of excellence and made significant contributions to the mission,… Read More
Chicago, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District celebrated the promotion of Major Henry G. Harpen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during a ceremony held Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at district headquarters. The event was officiated by Colonel Kenneth P. Rockwell, Commander of the Chicago District, with LTC Harpen’s wife… Read More
The flooding comes a month after feds declined request to dredge Leaders around Cowlitz County said Friday that sediment from Mount St. Helens worsened flooding along the Cowlitz River and called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start dredging it — a request the Corps has long avoided. Millions of tons of sediment from… Read More
After nearly a decade of planning and delays, work to dredge sediment from the bottom of the Newport Harbor has begun. The project, contracted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and co-managed with the city of Newport Beach, will remove sediment that flows down the watershed and has built up through the decades to… Read More