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VICKSBURG, Miss. – Chad Young, a planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District, has been selected as one of five USACE participants for the 2025 session of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U). Now in its tenth year, the professional development initiative designed to encourage collaboration and technology… Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District recently named Maumelle resident Tuan Dang, as the 2025 Engineer of the Year. The Engineer of the Year Award is the district’s highest honor given to a Department of the Army Civilian recognizing exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the mission. Dang,… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District, commenced dredging operations this month at the Unalaska-Dutch Harbor Channels Project in the Aleutian Islands. The project aims to improve navigation to the port facility. The work will involve dredging approximately 172,000 cubic yards (131,503 cubic metres) of sediment to remove a shallow bar at the… Read More
PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The Army Corps of Engineers announces maintenance dredging operations are planned for Pascagoula Harbor at the Horn Island Pass. Operations are expected to start on or around June 28. The dredge will pump material into a placement site west of the channel along West Petit Bois Island. Those activities are expected to… Read More
Mason Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $14,042,000 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging services. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 7, 2026. Fiscal 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $14,042,000 were obligated at the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District and U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), issue the Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Duval County Shore… Read More
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