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Archive: March, 2014

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28 Mar 2014
Permit proffered for Henry County's Commonwealth Crossing Business Center
Regulators with the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here forwarded an initial proffered permit to Henry County Industrial Development Authority officials today, crossing an important milestone in the federal permitting process for the proposed Commonwealth Crossing Business Center in Henry County, Va.
28 Mar 2014
North Landing Bridge to temporarily close
The North Landing Bridge in Chesapeake, Va. will close to navigation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2.
27 Mar 2014
Scheduled Open House and Recreation Area Opening at Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes invites the public to attend
26 Mar 2014
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers clarify protection for nation’s streams and wetlands
On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. In addition, EPA and the Department of the Army for Civil Works announced an interpretive rule for the 404(f)(1)(A) exemption under the Clean Water Act. The interpretive rule clarifies what specific Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation practices qualify as "upland soil and water conservation practices" under the Clean Water Act. For more information, please visit www.epa.gov/uswaters.
26 Mar 2014
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
25 Mar 2014
Army Corps participates in STEM Education at New Jersey High School
As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District's commitment in increasing awareness and inspiring students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, New York district volunteers interacted with students from the Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy and from Dwyer High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
25 Mar 2014
Boat launch opening at Jennings Randolph Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the kick off of the 2014 recreation season at Jennings
25 Mar 2014
Army Corps participates in STEM Education at New Jersey High School
New York district volunteers interacted with students from the Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy and from Dwyer High School in Elizabeth, NJ, March 14.
24 Mar 2014
Philadelphia District to participate in Stripes & Stars Festival
This year’s newly renamed Stripes and Stars Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at locations throughout Independence National Historical Park and Historic Philadelphia, including Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, and the National Constitution Center.
20 Mar 2014
Great Dismal Swamp Canal pedestrian bridge reopens
SOUTH MILLS, N.C. – The Great Dismal Swamp Canal pedestrian bridge reopened at 5 p.m., March 19, after a two-week closure to repair cylinders in a hydraulic arm weld, which had broken from the bridge’s bascule.
20 Mar 2014
District architect hits her marks in weightlifting
WIESBADEN, Germany – At 5-foot-2 and a shade over 115 pounds, Martha Manuel hardly looks like an imposing figure. But appearances, as they say, do deceive on occasion. This little lady is a real beast in the weight room.
20 Mar 2014
Work begins on Spangdahlem commissary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District and its partners have embarked on the next phase of an “Evolution” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Leaders from the 52nd Fighter Wing, USACE and local community took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 21 for the installation’s new $25 million commissary.
20 Mar 2014
District architect hits her marks in weightlifting
WIESBADEN, Germany – At 5-foot-2 and a shade over 115 pounds, Martha Manuel hardly looks like an
20 Mar 2014
Work begins on Spangdahlem commissary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District and its partners have embarked on the next phase of an “Evolution” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
18 Mar 2014
Lafayette River home to new oyster sanctuary reef
The Lafayette River-NIT oyster reef, built with approximately 14,000 cubic yards of fossilized shell, will soon become the fourth in a six-sanctuary, 16-acre permanent oyster reef initiative that the Norfolk District began last October.
17 Mar 2014
Army Corps announces availability of Draft Environmental Assessment for proposed Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet Stabilization Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District announces the availability of the Draft
14 Mar 2014
STEM event brings together young minds from across Maryland
What do ferrets, physics, archaeology and computers have in common? They are all subjects that
13 Mar 2014
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins work on Keansburg Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project
At a press conference recently held at the Waterfront Library in Keansburg, N.J., Rep. Frank Pallone
13 Mar 2014
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes Jones Inlet Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, recently completed the maintenance dredging of
13 Mar 2014
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins work on Keansburg Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project
In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Corps is restoring the Keansburg Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project through two contracts.
13 Mar 2014
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes Jones Inlet Project
New York District, recently completed the maintenance dredging of nearly 680,000 cubic yards of sand from the Jones Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Nassau County.
12 Mar 2014
Christian P.M. Klinefelter: Army Corps of Engineers Servant Leader
Christian P.M. Klinefelter received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal on Feb. 5 in a ceremony at the Headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C. Klinefelter received the award for his leadership as the Chief of the Ministerial Engagement Team of the ISAF Joint Command Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.
6 Mar 2014
Federal agencies celebrate African American History Month
On February 27, 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, participated in the Third
6 Mar 2014
Army Corps and NJDEP announce completion of Phase 1 of Passaic River Basin Flood Risk Management General Re-evaluation Study
New York District and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announce the completion
6 Mar 2014
Corps of Engineers awards $2 million contract for beach repair, restoration at Woodmont Beach in Milford
Construction of beach repair and restoration at Woodmont Beach in Milford, Conn., will be completed
5 Mar 2014
FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets March 6
Community members can learn more about the Formerly Used Defense Site here and latest clean-up progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting March 6.
5 Mar 2014
Forward Engineer Support Team returns from Jordan
WIESBADEN, Germany – The eight remaining members of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District’s Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced are back on German soil after a highly successful deployment to Jordan. The team of Soldiers, Army civilian volunteers and augmentees returned Feb. 26 following a six-month mission that included infrastructure, environmental, and airfield assessments and expansion planning to build the ally nation’s capabilities.
5 Mar 2014
Forward Engineer Support Team returns from Jordan
The eight remaining members of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District’s Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced are back on German soil after a highly successful deployment to Jordan.
4 Mar 2014
President's Fiscal 2015 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works released
The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) includes $4.561 billion in gross discretionary
4 Mar 2014
New York District personnel visit middle school in lower Manhattan as part of National Engineers Week
New York District staff, led by Deputy District Commander Lt. Col. John A. Knight, visited The Benjamin Altman School in Lower Manhattan presenting a program on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to nearly 130 fifth-graders.