3 Dec 2013

Army Corps New York District awards last of 13 major post-Sandy contracts for the repair and restore of previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects that were impacted by the storm

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has reached the milestone of awarding the final contract for the repair and restoration of previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New York and northern New Jersey.

2 Dec 2013

Final 2013 FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets Dec. 5

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its final 2013 quarterly meeting of the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Restoration Advisory Board Dec. 5.

26 Nov 2013

BOEM, NASA and Corps team up to protect coastal launch assets

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, authorizing dredging of up to one million cubic yards of sand to restore shoreline at NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia.

26 Nov 2013

Deepwater Wind modifies proposal in seeking permit to construct five wind turbines off Block Island coast

Deepwater Wind Block Island, LLC and Deepwater Wind Block Island Transmission System, LLC are modifying their proposal in seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to construct five wind turbine generators and do other work off the southeast coast of Block Island, Rhode Island.

26 Nov 2013

Martin’s Food of South Burlington seeks Corps permit to place fill for Hannafords supermarket in Hinesburg

 CONCORD, Mass. – Martin’s Food of South Burlington, Inc. is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army

26 Nov 2013

Deepwater Wind modifies proposal in seeking permit to construct five wind turbines off Block Island coast

CONCORD, Mass. – Deepwater Wind Block Island, LLC and Deepwater Wind Block Island Transmission

26 Nov 2013

Plymouth Airport Commission seeks Corps permit to impact wetlands to extend runway, make airport safety improvements

CONCORD, Mass. – The Plymouth Airport Commission is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of

26 Nov 2013

BOEM, NASA and Corps team up to protect coastal launch assets

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announces an agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, authorizing the dredging of up to one million cubic yards of sand from the outer continental shelf to restore the shoreline at NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia.

25 Nov 2013

Army Corps awards two contracts, $21.1 million total, for post-Sandy beach restoration work in Suffolk County to restore previously constructed risk reduction projects impacted by Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has awarded two contracts for the restoration of two previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects in Suffolk County. The work is part of a larger near-term coastal restoration effort taking place at previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects impacted by Hurricane Sandy throughout the region.

25 Nov 2013

Great Bridge Lock reopens

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reopened the Great Bridge Locks, on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, for normal operations here Nov. 23.

25 Nov 2013

Army Corps awards two contracts for post-Sandy beach restoration in Suffolk County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has awarded two contracts for the restoration of two previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects in Suffolk County. The work is part of a larger near-term coastal restoration effort taking place at previously constructed coastal storm risk reduction projects impacted by Hurricane Sandy throughout the region.

19 Nov 2013

Corps seeks public comments on 25 projects applying for 2013 funding through Maine’s In-Lieu Fee program

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking public comments

19 Nov 2013

Changing perspectives & nations - Afghanistan Mission

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Transatlantic Afghanistan District provides engineering and

19 Nov 2013

Pike Industries, Inc. seeks Corps of Engineers permit to expand Hooksett Crushed Stone Quarry in Hooksett

CONCORD, Mass. – Pike Industries, Inc., is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

19 Nov 2013

Corps awards $552,650 contract for maintenance dredging of federal project at Buttermilk Bay in Bourne; Work to start on or about Dec. 9, 2013

CONCORD, Mass. – Maintenance dredging of the federal project at Buttermilk Bay in Bourne, Mass.,

13 Nov 2013

Norfolk District awards contract to isolate, identify damage to Great Bridge Lock

Norfolk District has awarded U.S. Facilities, Inc. a contract modification to isolate and inspect the damaged valve at the Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Va.

12 Nov 2013

Maine Department of Transportation seeks Corps permit to place fill to replace Route 11 bridge in Brownville

CONCORD, Mass. – The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps

12 Nov 2013

Fan Pier Development, LLC, seeks permit extension for ongoing work, permission for new work in South Boston

CONCORD, Mass. – Fan Pier Development, LLC, received a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

12 Nov 2013

Town of Falmouth proposes to expand plan for dredging, beach nourishment that was permitted by the Corps

CONCORD, Mass. – The Town of Falmouth, Mass., is proposing to expand on its plans for comprehensive

8 Nov 2013

Businesses come together at Industry Day

More than 600 people filled the room eager to learn about the billions of dollars worth of work

6 Nov 2013

Great Bridge Lock down; repairs underway

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to repair the Great Bridge Lock after an underwater valve failed Tuesday.

6 Nov 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes restoration of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly; Public comments due by Dec. 5

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing to restore the

6 Nov 2013

US, Romania begin work on missile defense complex

DEVESELU AIR BASE, Romania – Top U.S., Romanian and NATO officials broke ground Oct. 28 on a new ballistic missile defense facility being built to boost regional stability and strengthen the alliance’s collective security stance. The high-profile ceremony signaled the start of construction for the Aegis Ashore complex, the second of three stages in the European Phased Adaptive Approach to ballistic missile defense.

6 Nov 2013

US, Romania begin work on missile defense complex

Top U.S., Romanian and NATO officials broke ground Monday on a new ballistic missile defense facility being built to boost regional stability and strengthen the alliance’s collective security stance.

5 Nov 2013

Corps to hold open house on proposed New England general permit for minimal impact activities in U.S. waters

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will hold an open house on

5 Nov 2013

Great Bridge Lock down; Corps divers on the scene

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Va., at approximately 7:30 a.m., today to repair inoperative valve.

4 Nov 2013

Two contracts awarded for post-Sandy navigation channel repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded two contracts to repair navigation projects in Nassau County totaling approximately $13.5 million.

4 Nov 2013

Army Corps awards two contracts, $13.5M total, for post-Sandy navigation channel repairs in Nassau County, including Jones Inlet maintenance dredging with sand beneficially reused to restore beach at Point Lookout

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded two contracts to repair navigation projects in Nassau County totaling approximately $13.5 million.

31 Oct 2013

Jennings Randolph Lake forest management announces timber harvest as part of forest management plan

The Jennings Randolph Lake staff announces a timber harvest is scheduled for a 45-acre area near the Robert W. Craig Campground beginning Nov. 30.

30 Oct 2013

Public invited to open house to discuss oyster restoration in the Tred Avon River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host an open house to discuss oyster restoration efforts on the Tred Avon River on Nov.r 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the NOAA Environmental Science Training Center at the Cooperative Oxford Lab (904 South Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21654).