11 Apr 2017

Prime Power getting HQ facilities upgrade at Fort Belvoir

Most times, when an active duty U.S. Army unit is deployed it’s not to American cities, but for the

11 Apr 2017

Prime Power getting HQ facilities upgrade at Fort Belvoir

Most times, when an active duty U.S. Army unit is deployed it’s not to American cities, but for the

8 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 3 of 3)

This is part three of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

8 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 3 of 3)

This is part three of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

7 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 2 of 3)

This is part two of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

7 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 2 of 3)

This is part two of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

6 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 1 of 3)

This is part one of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

6 Mar 2017

Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 1 of 3)

This is part one of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.

9 Aug 2016

Army Corps survey vessel crew assists with rescue in Chesapeake Bay

Crew of Baltimore District's Survey Vessel LINTHICUM assists U.S. Coast Guard with rescue of disabled small boat in Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach

9 Aug 2016

Army Corps survey vessel crew assists with rescue in Chesapeake Bay

Crew of Baltimore District's Survey Vessel LINTHICUM assists U.S. Coast Guard with rescue of disabled small boat in Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach

9 Aug 2016

Army Corps survey vessel crew assists with rescue in Chesapeake Bay

Crew of Baltimore District's Survey Vessel LINTHICUM assists U.S. Coast Guard with rescue of disabled small boat in Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach

3 Jun 2016

Corps finishes high probability operations 6 months ahead of schedule at 4825 Glenbrook Road

The large tan tent at 4825 Glenbrook Road in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Washington D.C. will be coming down about six months ahead of schedule, signifying the end of high probability operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ cleanup site at this prestige property.

3 Jun 2016

Corps finishes high probability operations 6 months ahead of schedule at 4825 Glenbrook Road

The large tan tent at 4825 Glenbrook Road in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Washington D.C. will be coming down about six months ahead of schedule, signifying the end of high probability operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ cleanup site at this prestige property.

5 Apr 2016

Army Corps participates in "Easy as Pi" STEM event in downtown Baltimore

More than 100 middle-school students from across Maryland learned about blocking cell phone signals, surveying downtown city streets, and using science to pinpoint the origins of an epidemic as part of some of the many activities at the annual “Easy as Pi” event hosted by the Baltimore Chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Wednesday, March 30 in downtown Baltimore.

5 Apr 2016

Army Corps participates in "Easy as Pi" STEM event in downtown Baltimore

More than 100 middle-school students from across Maryland learned about blocking cell phone signals, surveying downtown city streets, and using science to pinpoint the origins of an epidemic as part of some of the many activities at the annual “Easy as Pi” event hosted by the Baltimore Chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Wednesday, March 30 in downtown Baltimore.

20 Nov 2015

D.C. Silver Jackets recognized as climate change leader by Cities100

The District of Columbia Silver Jackets flood-fighting team has been selected to be highlighted in the global publication Cities100 that names 100 concrete city programs to address climate change that can be scaled and replicated across the world.

20 Nov 2015

D.C. Silver Jackets recognized as climate change leader by Cities100

The District of Columbia Silver Jackets flood-fighting team has been selected to be highlighted in the global publication Cities100 that names 100 concrete city programs to address climate change that can be scaled and replicated across the world.

28 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works after Sandy to repair and restore beaches in New York designed for coastal storm risk reduction

When Hurricane Sandy struck the northeastern United States, a lot of its impacts were immediately obvious. From destroyed structures to massive power outages to flooding of communities and infrastructure like many had never seen before, the storm left its mark throughout the region. One of Sandy’s less obvious impacts at first was the damage it caused to engineered beaches throughout the region, including in New York City and Long Island.

16 Jan 2013

Caven Point hit hard by Sandy, supports NY/NJ Harbor and begins own recovery

When Hurricane Sandy hit New York and New Jersey it brought incredible storm surges and severely damaged areas along the water. Facilities at New York District’s Caven Point Marine Terminal in Jersey City, N.J., were destroyed by the 5-foot plus wall of water that tore through whatever was in its path. Despite the loss of their facilities, the personnel working out of Caven Point knew they still had important missions to support the New York and New Jersey Harbor, which is a critical piece of the region’s infrastructure and economy.

16 Jan 2013

Caven Point hit hard by Sandy, supports NY/NJ Harbor and begins own recovery

"It’s unprecedented the amount they’ve been bringing in," Lyness said. "I’ll give you an example. In the nearly three-week period between October 31st and today (November 19th), we’ve collected forty percent of our whole annual targeted goal."

12 Sep 2012

Army Corps releases history booklet on area with ongoing flood risk management work

Archaeology and understanding the past are always important parts of any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project, whether it’s something small or it’s a project as massive as flood risk management project the Corps is undertaking in the Green Brook Sub-Basin in New Jersey. In that spirit, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a publication highlighting the history of the Bound Brook area where the flood risk reduction work is ongoing and ranges from building floodwalls, levees, gates and pump stations to raising bridges. The book is entitled “Where the Green Brook Meets the Raritan.”

14 Aug 2012

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract for landfill cap and cover at the former Schenectady Army Depot in Guilderland, NY

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $3.3 million contract to H2H Associates of Troy, N.Y., to install a landfill cap and cover at the former Schenectady Army Depot in the town of Guilderland.