10 Aug 2022

Restoring bird habitats while sustaining ours

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division is collaborating with other agencies and organizations on dredging and beneficial use projects. The projects involve dredging critical navigation channels and using the sediment to restore vanishing bird habitats while also enhancing resilience for coastal communities. 

18 Feb 2019

EWeek spotlight: Desire to ‘build things’ leads former Soldier into role as Norfolk District project manager

After joining the Army as a teenager and training in combat arms, Mike Anderson turned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a way to channel his creativity. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, which began Sunday, is an observation dedicated to raising public awareness of engineer contributions to quality of life. And with USACE serving as a globally recognized leader in engineering, Norfolk District is home to many who serve in this capacity.

6 Feb 2019

Hero of the Week: O&M project manager digs district, puts passion into recruiting

“To me, the three things that make up a great job are what I have here,” said the district operations and maintenance project manager. “I like what I do, I like my boss and I like the people I work with -- those are my three checkmarks.”

1 Feb 2019

Help wanted: Norfolk District looks to ‘build the bench’ at 4th annual career fair

About 50 college students and recent graduates turned out for the 2019 Federal Careers Open House, hosted Wednesday by Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The group learned more about the pathways to federal hire and specific job openings.

1 Feb 2019

Norfolk District looks to ‘build the bench,’ held 4th annual career fair

About 50 college students and recent graduates turned out for the 2019 Federal Careers Open House, hosted Wednesday by Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The group learned more about the pathways to federal hire and specific job openings.

29 Jan 2019

USACE hosts 4th annual career fair for college students and recent grads

College students and recent graduates in the Hampton Roads area are invited to the Norfolk District’s Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 30.

21 Jan 2019

USACE Norfolk navigation team mows down barriers to Fort Eustis dredging

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Norfolk District Water Resources Division team will complete a site-management project supporting Fort Eustis Third Port of Embarkation dredging here this week.

21 Jan 2019

Norfolk District navigation team mows down barriers to Fort Eustis dredging

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Norfolk District Water Resources Division team will complete a site-management project supporting Fort Eustis Third Port of Embarkation dredging here this week.

7 Dec 2018

Suffolk, Norfolk District secure safe navigation in unique agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District began maintenance dredging of the Bennett’s Creek Federal Navigation channel in Suffolk, Va., today

27 Nov 2018

USACE scientist keeps conservation, construction coexisting

Although the basic functions of USACE are vital, there’s more to the Norfolk District team than digging, dredging and directives. Student, educator, scientist and whale disentagler Shannon Reinheimer is featured in this installment of the Norfolk District feature series Builders of Bulwark.