North Atlantic Division News Releases

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19 Sep 2013
Corps of Engineers celebrates National Public Lands Day, creates habitat
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day use fees at its more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived.
18 Sep 2013
Army Corps awards $36.9 million contract for Keansburg, N.J. Shore Protection Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District awarded a $36.9 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge Dock, LLC of Oak Brook, Illinois to place approximately 1.1 million cubic yards of sand at Keansburg, New Jersey as part of an emergency shore protection project affected by Hurricane Sandy.
13 Sep 2013
Corps of Engineers reviews agreement with non-profit partners at Raystown Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District announced today that it has conducted a review of all Cooperative Joint Management (CJM) arrangements (agreements and leases) it has with its non-profit, cooperating associations at Raystown Lake. The Friends of Raystown Lake have been asked to take appropriate actions to cease expenditures of any funds generated by user fees. All operations and maintenance of Raystown Lake at Seven Points and Susquehannock Recreation Areas has reverted back to the Corps of Engineer’s staff at Raystown Lake, effective immediately.
11 Sep 2013
Corps of Engineers Baltimore District launches new phone App
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, recently launched a mobile App to enhance the way visitors are able to access important information about district flood control and recreation projects, navigation, contracting opportunities, and water safety.
10 Sep 2013
Corps awards contract to Illinois small business for NASA project
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a contract Aug. 28 to a Belleville, Ill., small business for potable water system repairs at NASA's Langley Research Center, located in Hampton, Va.
23 Aug 2013
Corps of Engineers, National Audubon Society sign In-Lieu Fee agreement for aquatic resource impacts in Connecticut
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District and the National Audubon Society – Connecticut Chapter (NAS-CT) signed an In-Lieu Fee agreement on Aug. 21, 2013, which provides an alternative form of compensatory mitigation to those applicants seeking permits from the Army Corps of Engineers for work in Connecticut.
22 Aug 2013
Army Corps awards contract for new Cadet Barracks construction at West Point
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $163 million contract to contractor Walsh Construction Company, Chicago, IL., for the design and construction of a the New Cadet Barracks at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The total estimated cost including contingencies and administrative costs is $183 million.
22 Aug 2013
Corps awards $12 million contract to Hampton Roads company
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to dredge the James River federal navigation channel.
16 Aug 2013
Army Corps awards contract for Long Branch, N.J. post-Sandy emergency beach replenishment
Sea Bright to Manasquan New Jersey USACE Coastal Projects
16 Aug 2013
Army Corps awards $25.3 million contract for Belmar to Manasquan post-Sandy emergency beach replenishment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District awarded a $25.3 million contract to Dutra Dredging Company of San Rafael, Calif. to place approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of sand to restore New Jersey beaches from Belmar to Manasquan as part of an emergency shore protection project which repairs and restores previously constructed beach erosion control and storm damage reduction projects throughout the region affected by Hurricane Sandy.