US Army Corps of Engineers - Vocus Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/76574.xml US Army Corps of Engineers - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Updated Sediment Evaluation Framework Released; Will Help Puget Sound Dredged Disposal Analysis Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/Puget_Sound_Environment/Pacific_Northwest/prweb2499404.htm The Sediment Evaluation Framework (SEF), which helps dredging projects in the Pacific Northwest proceed in a manner that is protective of the environment and consistent with state and federal laws, was recently made available by the Regional Sediment Evaluation Team. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Puget_Sound_Environment/Pacific_Northwest/prweb2499404.htm Engineers Continue Testing, Gathering Data at Howard Hanson Dam http://www.prweb.com/releases/Army_Corps_of_Engineers/Howard_Hanson_Dam/prweb2484034.htm Engineers continue their investigations into seepage issues at Howard Hanson Dam following the January '09 Flood. Flood risk is still high for the Green River Valley for the '09/'10 Fall/Winter Flood Season. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Army_Corps_of_Engineers/Howard_Hanson_Dam/prweb2484034.htm $25 Million Stimulus Package Will Provide Local Benefits Through Army Corps http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2382964.htm The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday the list of projects nationwide that will be funded with the recently-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The act appropriates nearly $25 million for the Albuquerque District to perform essential civil works construction and operations and maintenance work in New Mexico and Southern Colorado. (PRWeb May 1, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2382964.htm Corps Permits for Emergency Repairs to Previously Authorized Projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1353934.htm The President has declared a National Disaster in 29 Texas counties and 4 Louisiana parishes as a result of Hurricane Ike. The resulting damage repair may require a Regulatory Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1353934.htm Corps Begins Clearing Hurricane Ike Debris in Galveston http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1336454.htm U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor, Ceres Environmental, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, begins its first FEMA-directed debris removal mission along 61st St., in Galveston. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1336454.htm Continuing Rains May Cause Roads Near Addicks and Barker Reservoirs to Flood http://www.prweb.com/releases/Reservoirs/flooding/prweb1332304.htm Heavy rains during and following Hurricane Ike are pouring into Addicks and Barker Reservoirs, flood risk management structures on Buffalo Bayou west of downtown Houston, and may cause some road flooding in the area, according to Corps of Engineers officials. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Reservoirs/flooding/prweb1332304.htm Corps to Survey Waterways http://www.prweb.com/releases/Waterways/survey/prweb1332264.htm The Corps of Engineers Galveston District is working with its partners the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, pilots, contractor Terrasond, and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association to move assets into place to survey Texas waterways in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Waterways/survey/prweb1332264.htm Addicks and Barker Reservoirs Ready for Ike, Corps Says http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1326524.htm Two reservoirs stand ready this morning to receive the predicted five to 15 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Ike, says Richard Long, operations manager for the Addicks and Barker Dams and Reservoirs, which fall under the Galveston District, Army Corps of Engineers. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1326524.htm Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Closely Monitoring Hurricane Protection Structures on Texas Coast http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane_Ike/Texas_Coast/prweb1326094.htm The Corps of Engineers is closely monitoring hurricane protection structures along the Texas coastal areas in Port Arthur, Texas City, and Freeport in light of the large storm surges being predicted by meteorologists. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane_Ike/Texas_Coast/prweb1326094.htm Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers, Preparing for Hurricane Ike Support Operations http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane_Ike/Fort_Worth/prweb1322864.htm The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is preparing for potential impacts of Hurricane Ike, by pre-positioning personnel and equipment and preparing for response operations. With the closure earlier today of the Galveston District, Fort Worth District also has assumed lead district responsibility, as Galveston District personnel relocate critical assets and personnel to an emergency operations center at Addick Field Office on the west side of Houston. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane_Ike/Fort_Worth/prweb1322864.htm U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Urges Caution at the Lakes over Labor Day Weekend http://www.prweb.com/releases/water_safety/USACE/prweb1257354.htm The last recreation days of summer don't have to be deadly. Already this year for the Fort Worth District, there have been 33 water related deaths at Corps operated lakes in Texas. The Corps of Engineers is encouraging lake visitors to practice safety while enjoying the benefits of outdoor recreation. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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