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  • July

    Workers drilled two holes through the top of the gate then installed pins through the holes. Each pin was nine inches in diameter and four feet six inches long. Once the pins were in place, collars were welded around the pins to help stabilize them. The final step was to install pad eyes so a crane could lift each gate and gently lay it down on a waiting platform barge.

    Nearly century year old lock gates get a lift

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a long history of building projects to last. But 95 years is asking a lot from any structure. So when it became necessary to replace some enormous steel gates that are part of an Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) lock in the New Orleans District, the challenge was monumental. But Memphis District structural engineer Marneshia Richard proved she was up to the task when she was assigned a central role in the project.

  • Annual conference solicits feedback from supported agencies

    During February’s seventh annual Stakeholder Care Workshop, Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, project delivery teams met with supported commands and agencies to discuss the last year and the way forward.

  • Wetland acquisition advances SHEP progress

    The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) continues to make progress, most recently demonstrated by the completion of another environmental mitigation requirement. After acquiring Abercorn Island in February, the Georgia Department of Transportation recently transferred the 2,080-acre property to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Research mechanical engineer Dr. Zoe Courville displays a chunk of 60,000 year old ice to Advanced Studies Program students from St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, during a field trip to the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research Laboratory on July 12.

    Summer school goes Arctic at Army lab

    HANOVER, N.H. (July 12, 2017) – Twelve rising seniors and two college interns from the Advanced
  • Research Materials Engineer Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith shows renovated rooms within the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory’s Coldroom Complex that have been cleared and are being prepared for the arrival of cold units, which will serve as cold rooms.

    Dartmouth’s School of Ice

    HANOVER, N.H. (June 28, 2017) – Eighteen university and college professors from Dartmouth College’s

  • June

    The Corps Motor Vessel Lawson was brought in to set spillway stop logs so the gate travel stops could be set and calibrated. Outdoor lighting on the spillway and the high mast were also replaced with LED lighting. The lighting has been replaced at five of the Black Warrior-Tombigbee River Basin’s six locks, resulting in a reduction in power usage of 15-30 percent annually at each lock and dam.

    Upgrades at Holt Dam increase safety, cut costs

    Recent upgrades by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, at Holt Dam, near Tuscaloosa, Ala., will mean increased safety for workers and a reduction in repair costs. The spillway gates will also be more reliable.

  • DNR, Corps partner to maintain popular trophy trout destination in Maryland

    Along the North Branch of the Potomac River, nestled between Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral

  • Sustainability manager discusses energy initiatives in construction at conference

    OBERAMMERGAU, Germany – Discussing the similarities and differences of U.S. and German building requirements, how U.S. fiscal law and regulatory guidance effects the construction process and the importance of communication were topics of the 25th annual U.S. and German Partnering Conference at the NATO School here April 26-27. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District hosts the conference in order to foster communication with U.S. stakeholders and German Construction Agency partners from the four German states U.S. forces live – Rhineland-Pfalz, Hessen, Baden-Württemburg and Bavaria, the location of this year’s conference, said organizer Peter Barth, host nation liaison and a regional program manager for the district.
  • Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), also known as Craney Island, is the “Jewel in the Port of Hampton Roads.” Since its construction in 1957, Craney Island’s centralized location provides a low-cost placement option for material dredged from Hampton Roads navigation channels, as well as from private dredging projects.

    Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth Wednesday

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Wednesday over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.
  • COVINGTON, Va. -- Gathright Dam's intake tower casts a shadow over Lake Moomaw. The earthen and rolled rock-fill dam, pictured in the upper right-hand corner of the photo, impounds the flow of the Jackson River and creates Lake Moomaw, serving both flood control and recreational purposes. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday

    Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia, will conduct the year's first pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Wednesday.
  • FORT NORFOLK, Va. -- War of 1812 reenactors dress in the fort's guardhouse June 9, 2012. The reenactors were part of OpSail 2012, which marked the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and brought international tall ships and naval vessels to Hampton Roads and other port cities. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Fort Norfolk to host Battle of Craney Island reenactment

    Fort Norfolk will host the Battle of Craney Island anniversary reenactments 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • The Reactor Pressure Vessel from the STURGIS, the Army’s retired floating nuclear power plant in the process of being decommissioned, is carefully loaded onto a transport vehicle inside its specially designed shielded shipping container. The RPV and its specially-designed shielded shipping container combined to weigh a total of approximately 81 tons. The RPV’s safe delivery to the designated disposal facility was completed in early June 2017.

    STURGIS decommissioning hits major milestone with deactivated nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel removal

    After years of planning and overcoming significant implementation challenges, the STURGIS project team has successfully removed the Reactor Pressure Vessel — a major component of the U.S. Army’s MH-1A reactor aboard the Nuclear Barge STURGIS.
  • The Reactor Pressure Vessel from the STURGIS, the Army’s retired floating nuclear power plant in the process of being decommissioned, is carefully loaded onto a transport vehicle inside its specially designed shielded shipping container. The RPV and its specially-designed shielded shipping container combined to weigh a total of approximately 81 tons. The RPV’s safe delivery to the designated disposal facility was completed in early June 2017.

    STURGIS decommissioning hits major milestone with deactivated nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel removal

    After years of planning and overcoming significant implementation challenges, the STURGIS project team has successfully removed the Reactor Pressure Vessel — a major component of the U.S. Army’s MH-1A reactor aboard the Nuclear Barge STURGIS.
  • The Reactor Pressure Vessel from the STURGIS, the Army’s retired floating nuclear power plant in the process of being decommissioned, is carefully loaded onto a transport vehicle inside its specially designed shielded shipping container. The RPV and its specially-designed shielded shipping container combined to weigh a total of approximately 81 tons. The RPV’s safe delivery to the designated disposal facility was completed in early June 2017.

    STURGIS decommissioning hits major milestone with deactivated nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel removal

    After years of planning and overcoming significant implementation challenges, the STURGIS project team has successfully removed the Reactor Pressure Vessel — a major component of the U.S. Army’s MH-1A reactor aboard the Nuclear Barge STURGIS.
  • Volunteers from AmeriCorps, Cape Cod pick up trash along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal during the Cape Cod Canal Clean up event, April 22, 2017.

    New England District Recreation Areas Celebrate Earth Day

    The 47th annual world wide celebration of Earth Day to commemorate the beginning of the
  • Students tour the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site for the day as part of the three day Bioengineering Symposium, April 19, 2017.

    New England District holds day-long event in support of School To Careers' Bioengineering Symposium

    The New England District once again collaborated with the Schools to Careers Partnership to sponsor
  • Students tour the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site for the day as part of the three day Bioengineering Symposium, April 19, 2017.

    New England District holds day-long event in support of School To Careers' Bioengineering Symposium

    The New England District once again collaborated with the Schools to Careers Partnership to sponsor
  • Marie Esten shows participants a core sample during the Underwater Sampling and Survey activity during Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2017.

    Children explore engineering and science during annual STEM event

    There is a time of year when the New England District opens its doors to young people providing them
  • The unit’s colors are passed on June 8, 2017 at New York District's change of command ceremony held adjacent to the historic Castle Williams on Governors Island, New York City.

    New York District Welcomes 53rd Commander and District Engineer

    Col. Thomas D. Asbery assumed command of the Army Corps’ New York District June 8, 2017 at a change of command ceremony held on Governors Island, New York City.
  • The unit’s colors are passed on June 8, 2017 at New York District's change of command ceremony held adjacent to the historic Castle Williams on Governors Island, New York City.

    Col. Asbery becomes 53rd Commander of the Army Corps’ New York District

    Col. Thomas D. Asbery assumed command of the Army Corps’ New York District June 8, 2017 at a change of command ceremony held on Governors Island, New York City.

  • Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth tomorrow

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying tomorrow at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.
  • FY 2016 Municipal, Industrial and Irrigation Water Supply Database Report

    Corps Releases FY 2016 Municipal, Industrial and Irrigation Water Supply Database Report

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) just released the FY 2016 Municipal,

  • May

    Small boat with a big job steams on during parade of ships

    NEW YORK-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) drift collection vessel the DCV GELBERMAN helped kick off what was an epic scene along the Hudson River earlier this week. As scores of people stood on Engeldrum Bluff at Fort Hamilton the DCV GELBERMAN carried the American flag during with pride, a USACE New York District tradition. USACE crews on board the DCV GELBERMAN work day in and day out to keep the Hudson River and other essential federal navigation channels open and vacant of dangers. “The crew takes pride in keeping the navigation channel free and clear from hazards.” Said Colonel David A. Caldwell, Commander, USACE, New York District.

  • Army Corps vessel with a big job steams on during parade of ships

    NEW YORK-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) drift collection vessel the DCV GELBERMAN helped kick off what was an epic scene along the Hudson River earlier this week. As scores of people stood on Engeldrum Bluff at Fort Hamilton the DCV GELBERMAN carried the American flag during with pride, a USACE New York District tradition. USACE crews on board the DCV GELBERMAN work day in and day out to keep the Hudson River and other essential federal navigation channels open and vacant of dangers. “The crew takes pride in keeping the navigation channel free and clear from hazards.” Said Colonel David A. Caldwell, Commander, USACE, New York District.
  • Joseph Seebode, deputy district engineer and chief of programs and project management, U.S. Army corps of Engioneers, New York District, discusses the importance of environmental stewardship during the Welcoming Ceremony for Environmental Day 2017 at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, N.J.

    Army Corps of Engineers celebrate Environmental Day 2017

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, participated in the celebration of Environmental Day 2017 at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, N.J. The event was hosted by the Elizabeth River /Arthur Kill Watershed Association. Over 150 local school students attended the event, with this year’s focus on bringing awareness to the community about environmental concerns and solutions in the metropolitan region of New York City.
  • Joseph Seebode, deputy district engineer and chief of programs and project management, U.S. Army corps of Engioneers, New York District, discusses the importance of environmental stewardship during the Welcoming Ceremony for Environmental Day 2017 at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, N.J.

    Army Corps of Engineers celebrate Environmental Day 2017

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, participated in the celebration of Environmental Day 2017 at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, N.J. The event was hosted by the Elizabeth River /Arthur Kill Watershed Association. Over 150 local school students attended the event, with this year’s focus on bringing awareness to the community about environmental concerns and solutions in the metropolitan region of New York City.

  • Corps, Saudi delegation discuss flood risk management

    A 10-member delegation of government and military professionals from Saudi Arabia received a

  • Corps, Saudi delegation discuss flood risk management

    A 10-member delegation of government and military professionals from Saudi Arabia received a
  • Maj. Katie Werback, right, is part of the Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team managing the second Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense project in Europe. The land-based system in Redzikowo, Poland will include a radar site and missile battery designed to protect U.S. and NATO forces and assets in the region. In partnership with the Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Polish officials, the district oversees construction of the missile defense complex and naval support facilities totaling approximately $224 million. The project is expected to be complete in 2018.

    Engineer Soldier makes waves on Navy base

    REDZIKOWO, Poland — Maj. Katie Werback held her breath. She was seconds from jumping into 39 degree water, for fun. Like most Sundays, she led a reluctant but excited group into the frigid Baltic Sea. As a Soldier assigned to a U.S. Navy base approximately 15 miles from the water, she couldn’t resist the chance to join a local polar plunge club during her time here. Despite her enthusiasm for the water, it’s more common to find Werback in construction boots than a swimsuit. She’s part of the Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team managing the second Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense project in Europe. The land-based system will include a radar site and missile battery designed to protect U.S. and NATO forces and assets in the region. In partnership with the Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Polish officials, the district oversees construction of the missile defense complex and naval support facilities totaling approximately $224 million. The project is expected to be complete in 2018.
  • Maj. Katie Werback, right, is part of the Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team managing the second Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense project in Europe. The land-based system in Redzikowo, Poland will include a radar site and missile battery designed to protect U.S. and NATO forces and assets in the region. In partnership with the Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Polish officials, the district oversees construction of the missile defense complex and naval support facilities totaling approximately $224 million. The project is expected to be complete in 2018.

    Engineer Soldier Makes Waves On Navy base

    REDZIKOWO, Poland — Maj. Katie Werback held her breath. She was seconds from jumping into 39 degree water, for fun. Like most Sundays, she led a reluctant but excited group into the frigid Baltic Sea. As a Soldier assigned to a U.S. Navy base approximately 15 miles from the water, she couldn’t resist the chance to join a local polar plunge club during her time here. Despite her enthusiasm for the water, it’s more common to find Werback in construction boots than a swimsuit. She’s part of the Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team managing the second Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense project in Europe. The land-based system will include a radar site and missile battery designed to protect U.S. and NATO forces and assets in the region. In partnership with the Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Polish officials, the district oversees construction of the missile defense complex and naval support facilities totaling approximately $224 million. The project is expected to be complete in 2018.