29 Dec 2023

Operator follows father’s footsteps on board the CATLETT

Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for his family boat to rest in, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father.

20 Dec 2023

USACE NAD commander promoted to brigadier general

Col. John P. Lloyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division commander and division engineer, was promoted to brigadier general during a promotion ceremony at Fort Hamilton, New York, Dec. 20.

14 Dec 2023

Notice to Navigation Interests

The Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed to navigation Jan. 8, 2024, tentatively through March 31, 2024.

11 Dec 2023

New York Joins Army Corps Wildfire Response: A Close Look at a Challenging Mission

Jason Shea, a project manager with the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has recently completed a one month deployment to Hawaii supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to the Lahaina wildfires on the island of Maui ─ the second-largest Hawaiian Island in the North Pacific Ocean.

1 Dec 2023

Virtual, in-person FNOD RAB meeting scheduled for Dec. 7

Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 7.

15 Nov 2023

North Atlantic Division continues work on critical Bipartisan Infrastructure Law projects

Nov. 15 marks the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which appropriated $1.7 billion to the North Atlantic Division to support investigations (studies), construction, the Continuing Authorities Program, and operations and maintenance.

14 Nov 2023

USACE, Baltimore District project manager saves child from Pasadena waterway

Zachary Sandonato, a project manager with the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with his wife Nicole, saved a 4-year-old boy from a waterway near their Pasadena, Md. home Nov. 3.

13 Nov 2023

D.C. Drift Team Maintains Waterways and Century-Old Tidal Basin Gates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers Drift Collection and Removal Unit operates out of dock facilities adjacent to the Washington, DC, Navy Yard and conducts drift removal operations on a year-round basis.

8 Nov 2023

John L. Primavera inducted into Senior Executive Service

The 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division Regional Director of Business John L. Primavera at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York, Nov. 7.

6 Nov 2023

The Corps Environment - November 2023 issue now available

The November 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing sustainable solutions that support our environment and the global communities we serve.

3 Nov 2023

New England District completes Bucks Harbor waterline

The waterline project at the Bucks Harbor Former Air Force Tracking Station (AFRTS) in Machiasport,

2 Nov 2023

Coastal project sheds light on importance of community collaboration

 In the 1970’s, if you took a helicopter ride from New York City to the Montauk Point Lighthouse,

26 Oct 2023

New Opportunities to Bloom in New York City for Emerging Professionals in Diverse Fields through Summer Internships

NEW YORK CITY – In the heart of the energetic and ever-evolving New York City, summer internships and other career opportunities are flourishing for the new wave of professionals across diverse fields such as engineering, biology, archaeology, and technology.

20 Oct 2023

Crowdsourcing bathymetry could provide near-time picture of nation’s inland waterways

The more the merrier. That common saying could be the motto for an effort within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to create a near real-time system that would track the safety and accessibility of our nation’s inland waterways.

20 Oct 2023

Global Hydro Intelligence analysis unlocks secure water resources

Through the mighty waves and gentle streams of Earth’s waters flow countless opportunities for scientific discovery. Scientists with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) are exploring potential opportunities by utilizing Global Hydro Intelligence (GHI) to answer questions about the nation’s bodies of water and the possibilities available for scientists to research.

20 Oct 2023

Natural features to play crucial role in building a more resilient Great Lakes coastline

Communities along the Great Lakes coastline are experiencing increased frequency in coastal flooding and erosion, causing property damage, putting lives at risk, and disrupting local economies. Recent historic high lake levels illustrate the widespread vulnerabilities along the coast.

20 Oct 2023

Dwindling capacity at Tuttle Creek Reservoir calls for an urgent and innovative solution

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is no stranger to sediment build-up issues. The organization is responsible for maintaining and managing thousands of miles of inland and intracoastal waterways, channels, ports and harbors with a dredging budget of more than $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2023 alone. Presently, USACE researchers are taking on a slightly different challenge and investigating new methods to diminish the accumulation of sediment in lakes and reservoirs caused by dams.

18 Oct 2023

District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for Oct. 19

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Thursday, October 19th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

17 Oct 2023

Partners celebrate construction of new Spangdahlem Elementary School in Germany

With cranes and crews working away in the background, partners joined Wednesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Spangdahlem Elementary School being built at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.

5 Oct 2023

DCV HAYWARD Undergoes Significant Crane Refit at Bayonne Dry Dock

BAYONNE - The DCV HAYWARD is currently experiencing a significant overhaul at Bayonne Dry Dock (BDD) as it prepares to meet the latest industry standards. This major refit aims to upgrade its crane infrastructure and align with the requirements of the Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and the American Bureau of Shipping Classification.

4 Oct 2023

Environmental Justice: Initiatives Develop New Model

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District is leading a charge to ensure President Joe Biden’s environmental justice executive orders are fully successful.

26 Sep 2023

ROTC Cadet spends internship at New England District

Some college students look forward to a relaxing summer away from studies and hanging out with

25 Sep 2023

Romanian and U.S. officials in Campia Turzii celebrate new facilities at Air Base 71, part of more than $100 million in U.S. investments in the Romanian base

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – Romanian and U.S. officials joined together at Air Base 71 today to celebrate the completion of three new facilities intended to increase the capacity of the Romanian Air Force base here to host operations in support of regional security. The three projects are part of a larger, more than $100 million construction program at the base funded through the United States’ European Deterrence Initiative.

22 Sep 2023

District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for Sept. 25

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Monday, September 25, over the federal property on Craney Island.

15 Sep 2023

Closures at Deep Creek Bridge scheduled for Sept. 19

A closure of the existing shoulder walkway on the west side of the Deep Creek Bridge and a closure of the right-turn-only lane on Mill Creek Parkway to Moses Grandy Trail will take effect on September 18, 2023.

15 Sep 2023

Gathright Dam pulse release set for Sept. 20

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington Wednesday, Sept. 20 beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

15 Sep 2023

Students, faculty and Army leaders celebrate new DoDEA school in Grafenwoehr

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sept 12. to celebrate the opening of the new Grafenwoehr Elementary School.

12 Sep 2023

USACE, Baltimore District safely rehomes a total of 50k bees found at Bureau of Engraving and Printing demo project

After safely rehoming 25-30k honeybees in July, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District rehomed an additional 25k at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Md., in early August, 2023, bringing the total to over 50k bees.

12 Sep 2023

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled tomorrow

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying on Wednesday, September 13, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

11 Sep 2023

Army Corps Trailblazer Inducted into Hall of Fame

At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Annual Awards and Picnic, William Slezak, serving the District for over 35 years in a number of key managerial positions, was inducted into the District’s Hall of Fame ⎼ the highest District-level honor ⎼ before an audience of 170 employees and guests and congratulated by District Commander Col. Alexander Young.