5 Jun 2020

Virtual public meetings set for Miami-Dade Back Bay study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, will host a pair of online public meetings this month on the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The public is invited to learn more about the study and its findings at the identical virtual sessions, scheduled for 5-7 p.m. June 9 and 1-3 p.m. June 11. USACE staff will be available to answer questions.

4 Jun 2020

USACE announces Gathright Dam pulse-release dates for 2020

COVINGTON, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will perform six pulse releases from Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia between June and October.

20 May 2020

Rent abatement gives marina operators collective sigh of relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2020) – Rent abatement at all leased recreation facilities in the Cumberland River Basin will potentially allow marinas to retain an estimated $750,000 to help stay afloat as revenues decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Apr 2020

New York and New Jersey Harbor Anchorages Study takes crucial step

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study aimed at improving navigation and generating transportation-cost savings for deep-draft ships using New York and New Jersey Harbor terminals reached a key milestone Thursday. Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, chief of engineers and USACE commanding general, signed a Chief’s Report, recommending the New York and New Jersey Harbor Anchorages Study’s findings for authorization by Congress.

22 Apr 2020

Sandbridge Beach renourishment work underway

The Sandbridge Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project’s 2020 renourishment cycle kicked off sand-borrow and placement operations April, 8.

22 Apr 2020

Sandbridge Beach renourishment work underway

The Sandbridge Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project’s 2020 renourishment cycle kicked off sand-borrow and placement operations April, 8.

7 Apr 2020

District announces procedures for safe lockings during COVID-19 pandemic

Effective March 31, the locks at Deep Creek, Virginia, and South Mills, North Carolina, returned to their normal operating schedule to accommodate vessels using the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway's Dismal Swamp Canal.

23 Mar 2020

Corps awards $1.6 million dredging contract to Massachusetts Small Business

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $1.6 million contract to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC of Peabody Massachusetts to perform maintenance dredging on Waterway of Coastal Virginia Bradford Bay Channel.

23 Mar 2020

Corps awards $1.6 million dredging contract to Massachusetts Small Business

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $1.6 million contract to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC of Peabody Massachusetts to perform maintenance dredging on Waterway of Coastal Virginia Bradford Bay Channel.

13 Mar 2020

Norfolk District restricting access to facilities to help prevent spread of COVID-19

In order to help limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is restricting access to its properties to Corps personnel only.

13 Mar 2020

Norfolk District restricting access to facilities to help prevent spread of COVID-19

In order to help limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is restricting access to its properties to Corps personnel only.

29 Jan 2020

Public meeting set for Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Chesapeake will host a public meeting Thursday on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project. It's scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School.

29 Jan 2020

Public meeting set for Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Chesapeake will host a public meeting Thursday on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project. It's scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School.

24 Jan 2020

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works visits USACE’s Albuquerque District

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Hon. R.D. James visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District headquarters and multiple civil works project sites, Jan. 22, 2020.

13 Jan 2020

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway route closed for gate restoration

SOUTH MILLS, N.C. – Due to required maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between North Carolina and Virginia has been temporarily shut off to vessel traffic.

13 Jan 2020

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway route closed for gate restoration

SOUTH MILLS, N.C. – Due to required maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between North Carolina and Virginia has been temporarily shut off to vessel traffic.

26 Dec 2019

Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channels

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.

26 Dec 2019

Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channels

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.

4 Dec 2019

Corps project kicks off in Johnstown

With the conclusion of a press conference, the clock officially started on Pittsburgh District’s latest partnership project in Johnstown, Nov. 25.

17 Oct 2019

Mosquito treatment set for Tuesday at Craney Island

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Tuesday over federal property on Craney Island.

11 Oct 2019

Gathright Dam’s final pulse release of 2019 set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s sixth and final water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

9 Oct 2019

USACE: Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project continues to progress

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead with its state and city partners on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Chesapeake, but ongoing real-estate acquisition challenges could have an impact on next year’s solicitation and construction schedule.

30 Sep 2019

Norfolk District reflects on strong year supporting state, national partners

As the fiscal calendar nears 2020, officials at Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working to close the books by month’s end while taking a glimpse back at the past year’s accomplishments.

20 Sep 2019

Gathright Dam’s next pulse release set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s fifth water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

28 Aug 2019

Gathright Dam’s fourth pulse release of 2019 set for Sept. 4

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s fourth water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Sept. 4. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

9 Aug 2019

USACE pushes ahead with Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has mapped out plans to replace the aging Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, alongside its state and city partners.

9 Aug 2019

Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for Aug. 14

Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s third water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Aug. 14.

22 Jul 2019

Norfolk District begins James River dredging

NORFOLK, Va. – James River Federal Navigation Project engineers are ramping up efforts to minimize shoaling effects and improve safe navigation along Central Virginia’s winding watershed. Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting Corp. commenced maintenance dredging Sunday in the 7.6-mile Dancing Point-Swann Point channel.

22 Jul 2019

Norfolk District begins James River dredging

NORFOLK, Va. – James River Federal Navigation Project engineers are ramping up efforts to minimize shoaling effects and improve safe navigation along Central Virginia’s winding watershed. Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting Corp. commenced maintenance dredging Sunday in the 7.6-mile Dancing Point-Swann Point channel.

19 Jul 2019

Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2019 set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.