23 Feb 2014

A river runs free 10 years later

On the morning of February 23, 2004 the excitement around Fredericksburg, Va., was palpable – school children, dignitaries, and media from around the world converged along the Rappahannock River to watch an obsolete dam blow open.

23 Feb 2014

A river runs free 10 years later

On the morning of February 23, 2004 the excitement around Fredericksburg, Va., was palpable – school children, dignitaries, and media from around the world converged along the Rappahannock River to watch an obsolete dam blow open.

21 Feb 2014

Historic Fort Norfolk to close for building repairs Feb. 24

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Feb. 24 to June 6 as contractors replace the roof on a circa 1855 magazine building.

21 Feb 2014

Millennium Project work begins at Arlington National Cemetery

Crews working for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are preparing land designated for the growth of Arlington National Cemetery. The 27-acre Millennium Project adds nearly 30,000 burial and niche spaces to the cemetery, which is running out of room to honor America’s military veterans.

21 Feb 2014

Great Bridge Lock reopens to vessel traffic

The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal reopened this afternoon after a two-day closure to vessel traffic to replace lock gates.

21 Feb 2014

Army Corps and Department of the Interior continue coordination on Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet stabilization project

e Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet stabilization project remains a high priority for the U.S.

21 Feb 2014

Millennium Project work begins at Arlington National Cemetery

Crews working for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are preparing land designated

21 Feb 2014

Historic Fort Norfolk to close for building repairs Feb. 24

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Feb. 24 to June 6 as contractors replace the roof on a

19 Feb 2014

Corps of Engineers hosts ceremonial signing with Friends of Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District held a ceremonial signing of the cooperative

19 Feb 2014

Army Corps announces availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Statement of Conformity for proposed Long Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) and Draft Statement of Conformity (DSOC) for the Atlantic

11 Feb 2014

Corps signs agreement with locals, promotes volunteer and educational programs

Community leaders, volunteers, visitors and members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered Feb. 11 at the Ives Run Visitor Center for a ceremonial signing of the Friends of Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes cooperative agreement. This agreement establishes a formal relationship between the Corps and community to provide volunteers, services, educational programs and family events to the local community.

11 Feb 2014

Baltimore District team deploys to support an overseas contingency operation

A nine-person team of specialists deployed Feb. 8 to support a U.S. Army – Central Command

10 Feb 2014

Great Bridge Lock to close temporarily to replace lock gates

The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will temporarily close to vessel traffic from noon Feb. 19 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 to replace the set of lock gates.

10 Feb 2014

Army Corps and contractor to begin repairing Barnegat Inlet Jetty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to repair the north jetty

10 Feb 2014

Great Bridge Lock to close temporarily to replace lock gates

The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will temporarily close to vessel traffic

5 Feb 2014

Gathright Dam to conduct a routine, controlled flood release

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Va., at 9:00 a.m., today.

5 Feb 2014

Europe District trio tackles Ironman event in Israel

Three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District employees showed some game last month as the only American entry at the 2014 Israman in Eilat, Israel. Capt. Joe Sawruk, Brian Finn and Jason Eckstein covered the swim, bike and run segments in a combined 6 hours, 21 minutes to place ninth in the Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon relay division for men under a combined age of 119.

4 Feb 2014

New York District showcases harbor improvements, developing a safe and economically efficient pathway

In January 2014, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal met with leaders from the U.S. Army

4 Feb 2014

N.J. company contracted to rebuild NASA dunes and berms post Sandy

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a New Jersey-based company a $10.5 million contract to replace sand along NASA’s Wallops Island launch facilities near Chincoteague Va.

4 Feb 2014

New York District showcases harbor improvements, developing a safe and economically efficient pathway

In January 2014, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal met with leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division and New York District to receive various updates regarding the Corps’ efforts post Hurricane Sandy and observe the significant progress of the New York and New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project.

31 Jan 2014

Corps completes Lynnhaven Inlet dredging; shoaling removed, community beaches renourished

The Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Channel is fully navigable, after a $2 million maintenance dredging project removed critical shoaling conditions exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

29 Jan 2014

Norfolk District is open for normal operations Thursday, Jan. 30. Liberal leave and telework are authorized.

NORFOLK, Va -- The Norfolk District will be open for normal operations Thursday, Jan. 30. Liberal leave and telework are authorized. Telework should be coordinated and approved by your supervisor.

29 Jan 2014

Employees Recognized for Service During Town Hall at Caven Point Marine Terminal

In January 2014, Col. Paul Owen, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, visited

28 Jan 2014

Army Corps of Engineers Continues Restoring Jersey Coast Post-Sandy

The immense scope of recovery work for the Sea Bright to Manasquan project ─ divided into four contracts totaling $109.2 million ─ is pumping sand onto nearly 18 miles of shoreline with completion planned for spring 2014. A final project, a three-mile stretch from Elberon to Loch Arbour, NJ, is in the planning stage.

28 Jan 2014

Army Corps of Engineers Continues Restoring Jersey Coast Post-Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy barreled into New Jersey in October 2012 with 90-mph wind gusts and a ferocious

24 Jan 2014

Norfolk District shines for Elizabeth River restoration

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A 623-square-foot sanctuary oyster reef in the Elizabeth River captured recognition for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental work yesterday.

24 Jan 2014

USACE, DODDS take aim at aging schools in Europe

WIESBADEN, Germany – Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District are engaged in a robust military construction program designed to revitalize dilapidated schoolhouses, some of which were built in the post-World War II era.

24 Jan 2014

USACE, DODDS take aim at aging schools in Europe

Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District are engaged in a robust military construction program designed to revitalize dilapidated schoolhouses, some of which were built in the post-World War II era.

24 Jan 2014

Norfolk District shines for Elizabeth River restoration

A 623-square-foot sanctuary oyster reef in the Elizabeth River captured recognition for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental work yesterday.

21 Jan 2014

Inclement weather closes Waterfield Building

Due to incoming inclement weather and travel conditions, the Waterfield Building is closed today as of 2:00 p.m. Additionally, Norfolk District is on a two-hour delay tomorrow, and liberal telework is authorized for employees.