14 Mar 2022

Corps of Engineers selects Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project EIS contractor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, expects the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Enbridge Line 5’s tunnel permit application to begin soon following its selection of a contractor to prepare the EIS. The Detroit District, responsible for the tunnel project permit request review, selected Maryland-based Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc. as the third-party contractor to prepare the EIS for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 Tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. An EIS is a thorough and comprehensive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document the Detroit District will use in making a permit decision.

14 Mar 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract to Dredge Cleveland Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $5.98 million contract to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions on March 10 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Cleveland Harbor. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.

8 Mar 2022

USACE announces upcoming maintenance activities at Brookville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting maintenance activities at Brookville Lake in

2 Mar 2022

Corps of Engineers to hold annual Industry Open House in Chicago

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District will hold its annual Industry Open House on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois.

28 Feb 2022

USACE announces last pass for right-of-way debris pickup in Graves County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, in coordination with FEMA, is announcing the last pass for debris pickup along the right of way in Graves County, Kentucky. Contracted personnel will begin making the last pass tomorrow, March 1. The last day to place storm-related debris on the curb for pick up is Sunday, March 13.

22 Feb 2022

USACE Chicago District releases for public comment draft master plan for three USACE facilities

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (USACE) released for public comment the draft master plan for three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilities: Mississinewa, Salamonie, and J. Edward Roush lakes; and integrated draft Environmental Assessment (EA). The project limits for the integrated master plan and EA encompass all Corps-owned property at each of the three lakes. USACE is accepting comments on the draft master plan and integrated EA through March 7, 2022. The draft master plan and integrated EA is available online at the following webpage, along with information on how to submit a public comment(s): https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Management/Upper-Wabash/

17 Feb 2022

NR 22-04: Corps of Engineers ends Cook Recreation Area initiative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2022) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is ending its initiative for a public-private partnership to lease Cook Recreation Area at J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage, Tennessee.

10 Feb 2022

USACE performing debris assessments in Warren County beginning Feb. 10

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, under the direction of FEMA, at the request of the state and local government, will be performing assessments of remaining debris on commercial and private properties in Warren County, Kentucky, beginning today, Feb. 10, 2022.

8 Feb 2022

Locking temporarily suspended at Newburgh Locks and Dam

The lock chambers at Newburgh Locks and Dam (Ohio River mile 776.1) in Newburgh, Indiana,

7 Feb 2022

USACE Buffalo District Announces 2022 Operations Schedule for Black Rock Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District is announcing the Black Rock Lock operations schedule for the 2022 navigation season. The Black Rock Lock is one of three lock systems operated and maintained by USACE on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes and saw more than 2,600 vessels and 60,000 metric tons of commerce pass through its walls in fiscal year 2021.