PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County will undertake an emergency beach nourishment project to restore the sand and coastline lost during last year’s hurricanes. County Commissioners approved the $125.7 million project, which will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. The county normally works with the U.S. Army… Read More
The federal government is continuing to implement President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy mandate to promote domestic energy and infrastructure projects. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published its proposal to reissue and modify 56 of its 57 existing nationwide permits (“NWPs”) and introduce a new NWP. These permits, issued under Section 404 of the… Read More
Engineering technicians from the Tulsa District Infrastructure Branch performed periodic inspections and maintenance at Kemp Dam near Seymour, Texas, June 2-10. “As a part of our regular maintenance, every five years, the tech crew will come out, they’ll do our regular cleanings to make sure the instruments are operating as effective,” said Charles McDaniel, engineer,… Read More
People in Ponce Inlet are concerned that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project meant to help with erosion could be causing other problems on the beaches. The pipes that line the beach are pumping out black sludge that’s left residue on the sand and an odor in the air. “I want some testing…. Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, is planning a maintenance dredging project for East Rockaway Inlet, New York. The contract, valued at between $10 million and $15 million, is expected to be awarded in July 2025. The project will involve removing approximately 450,000 cubic yards (344,049 cubic metres) of sand from… Read More
VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, City of Vermilion, and Erie Metroparks celebrated the completion of construction on a multi-year repair of Vermilion Harbor’s West Pier and start of the final phase of repairs of its East Pier. The combined $23 million investment in these projects is critical to safe… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— With the Mississippi River as its backdrop and a rich engineering legacy at its core, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees joined community leaders, stakeholders, and local, state and federal partners in downtown Vicksburg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Corps on June 18. Hosted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Engineer Research… Read More
Louisiana officials are moving forward on several major flood protection projects as the state prepares for hurricane season and addresses long-term flood risks. Col. Cullen Jones is the commander and district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He told lawmakers that home elevation work is ramping up across southwest Louisiana. “We’ve just… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will receive an additional $1.2 million to continue studying flooding risks in Southeast Michigan, under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan. The Corps of Engineers and sponsor Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are partnered on the Southeast Michigan Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study to investigate… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and Marine Design Center shared an update regarding the ongoing construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND. USACE announced the new dredge will be named the DONNELLY after the late Ray Donnelly who retired as Chief of Resource Management for the USACE Philadelphia… Read More
Oak Island Town Council awarded $40 million worth of beach nourishment contracts at its June 10 meeting. After failing to secure any sand in 2024 due to inflated dredging prices, council emptied its beach nourishment fund in a pair of motions involving the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and an offshore site. Council purchased an… Read More
QUINCY (WGEM) – Crews with the Army Corps of Engineers have arrived in Quincy to begin dredging the Mississippi River. They will begin dredging six feet of depth in Quincy Bay from Bayview Bridge, north beyond the boat ramps at Kessler Park. The $3.5 million project will improve waterflow in the bay and remove silt… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized dedicated personnel at the annual Corps of Engineers Day Awards Ceremony at the District headquarters on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The following employees received individual honorary awards: Mason Jarabica, Dam Safety Program Manager in the Engineer and Construction Division, received the Employee… Read More
To view b-roll of the ceremony, click here. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — The Coast Guard held a heritage recognition ceremony, Tuesday, in Jacksonville to honor the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and recognize its more than 57 years of exemplary service. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, assistant commandant for… Read More