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Ground breaking signifies Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville Center move onto Redstone Arsenal

AL, United States

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –Shovels turned dirt during a ground breaking ceremony Friday at Redstone Arsenal’s Enhanced Use Lease area signifying the beginning of construction efforts to make the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville a geographic member of Team Redstone. On Sept. 10, Huntsville Center awarded a new lease executed by U.S. Army Corps of… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District completes substantial repair of Vermilion Harbor east pier

NY, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District and its contractor, Illinois-based Kovilic Construction Company Inc., completed substantial repairs of the Vermilion Harbor east pier on October 26, 2021. Construction on the $2.2 million project began in June and encompassed 70 feet of the most degraded section of the pier. Included in the construction… Read More

USACE Vicksburg District announces reduction in services at Pikeville and Buckhorn camping areas on Lake Greeson

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces a reduction in cleaning and mowing services in the Buckhorn and Pikeville recreation areas on Lake Greeson. These areas are low visitation and access is across privately-owned, unmaintained roads, and it is no longer economically feasible to continue the level of service… Read More

USACE summit touts innovation as key to future development

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The 2021 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Innovation Summit was conducted virtually, October 25-29. The event, themed “Innovation to Impact: Leading from the Future,” provided participants the opportunity to share ideas and to work towards creating a culture that accepts more risks with innovative ideas to deliver programs and projects more… Read More

Growing leaders through the USACE Leadership Development Program

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea – After the relocation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District headquarters, from Dongdaemun to Pyeongtaek in 2018, the outdoor greenspace that once was is alive again, thanks to the 2020-2021 USACE Leadership Development II Program. ULDP II is a District-level competitively selected, cohort-based leader development program… Read More

MDOT MPA, Army Corps of Engineers Complete Historic Poplar Island Construction, Begin Planning For Next Island Restoration At Mid-Chesapeake Bay

Baltimore , MD, United States

Partnership will Restore Islands off Dorchester County Using Dredged Material BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are marking a milestone of environmental stewardship this month on the landmark restoration of Poplar Island near Talbot County. Simultaneously, the agencies are advancing… Read More

USACE Seattle District Honors Legacy of First Female Lockmaster

WA, United States

SEATTLE ― Like Betty Farwell and Winnie W. Cox, Victoria “Vickie” Shepard was a trailblazer. Not only did Shepard work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as Farwell and Cox did, but she also blazed an advancement trail for future USACE women. Shephard, of West Seattle, Washington, began her career at the Lake Washington… Read More

Innovation at the Speed of Relevance – USACE Transatlantic Division participates in the 2021 USACE Innovation Summit

VA, United States

WINCHESTER, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division displayed its innovative spirit during the 2021 USACE Innovation Summit, a virtual event with national visibility that showcased Army Corps of Engineers innovations both from research and design and applied practices as well as innovations in human capital and business practices. The Summit’s theme,… Read More

USACE Expands Chickamauga Lock in $757M Project to Solve Structural Issues

TN, United States

Construction crews work to complete final foundation preparations while concrete placement activities are on-going on the $757 million Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project that will have capacity for nine jumbo barges — nine times the capacity of the existing Chickamauga Navigation Lock. The new lock under construction will replace an existing lock built in 1940. At… Read More

STEM & USACE: Linking the future of the Corps with the engineers of tomorrow

TN, United States

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2021)— Antioch Middle School teacher Thomas Yan toured Old Hickory Lock and Dam and Hydropower Plant to learn what STEM job opportunities USACE has to offer future graduates during the Middle Tennessee Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Innovation Network Externship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Oct. 21-22…. Read More

Corps of Engineers hears concerns from citizens living along Missouri River

NE, United States

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Missouri River and water levels were all part of a discussion in Nebraska City on Wednesday night. The Northwest Division of the Army Corps of Engineers, which manages water flow along the Missouri River, is hearing from citizens in the area about concerns they have with the the “mighty… Read More

Long-awaited Hatteras Inlet realignment proposal published Army Corps of Engineers

NC, United States

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, has published a long-awaited Hatteras Ferry Channel Realignment Draft Environmental Assessment. A public comment period is open until Nov. 18, 2021. The Environmental Assessment acknowledges that shoaling in Hatteras Inlet has made it impossible to maintain the historic route, which was straight across a much smaller… Read More

Corps of Engineers to begin annual drawdown of Ashtabula and Homme lakes

MN, United States

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, plans to drawdown or lower levels of two North Dakota reservoirs, Lake Ashtabula behind Baldhill Dam, near Valley City, and Homme Lake behind Homme Reservoir, near Park River, starting in November. Both drawdowns normally occur annually in the fall and winter to allow… Read More

U.S. Army Corp announces Chief’s Report signing for Pinellas County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

FL, United States

Jacksonville, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon signed the Pinellas County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Chiefs Report, recommending the project to Congress for approval. The project could be included in the next Water Resources Development Act. If approved, separate appropriations legislation would have to be… Read More

USACE Europe District leader recognized for excellence for work in Southern Europe

NY, Romania

From a jump tower renovation for paratroopers in Vicenza, Italy to a fire station for humanitarian assistance in Armenia to European Deterrence Initiative projects in Romania and Bulgaria, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s Bryce Jones is responsible for documenting, evaluating, and monitoring contractor performance for an area that spans more than 2,800 miles… Read More

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