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Annual FUSRAP Report Available Online

The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Update for Fiscal Year 2022 is now available online.


Upgrades at Thomson Causeway Recreation Area to cause temporary closures

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces it will be upgrading the water infrastructure at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area in Thomson, Illinois, starting March 9.


Army Corps to receive $8.9 million in funding for Civil Works projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $8.9 million in funding for numerous projects benefiting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, including $6.5 million for the Baltimore Harbor and Assateague Island.


William O’Huske/Lock and Dam Three construction closure

The William O’Huske/Lock and Dam Three, located at 1248 Bill Hall Rd, Fayetteville, NC, will be closed 20 March 2023 through 31 May 2023 while rehabilitation work takes place to restore functionality to the Cape Fear River Lock and Dam, so that both vessels and fish may be locked through once again.


Upper basin runoff forecast below average; Gavins Point releases to increase for navigation flow support; April public meetings

The updated 2023 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average.


Nashville District names Miller Employee of the Month for December 2022

Kathleen Miller, assistant district counsel with the District Office of Counsel, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for December 2022. She is recognized primarily for taking on additional workloads in the month of December to ensure critical contracting milestones were met.


Prescribed Burn Operations at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Killeen Fire Department, and Salado Volunteer Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting prescribed burn operations March 8, at the Union Grove Wildlife Management Area near Salado, Texas located at Union Grove Lane off FM 2484.


Engineering Science in Okinawa

It’s not uncommon to find members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) interacting with students in a school setting.


Jacksonville District hosts Industry Day in Puerto Rico

More than 50 local, national, and international construction companies benefited from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, Industry Day held this week at Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


Celebrate Ha’ånen Litekyan for Mes CHamoru

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Partners, Invite the Public to Celebrate Ha’ånen Litekyan for Mes CHamoru


Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives Prioritized in President’s FY 2024 Budget

Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives Prioritized in President’s $2.1 Billion FY 2024 Budget Request for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


Service Protects Longsolid and Round Hickorynut Mussels Under Endangered Species Act

Service lists two eastern freshwater mussels as threatened under the Endangered Species Act


FAQs - Endangered Species Act Protection for the Longsolid and Round Hickorynut mussels

Questions and answers about Endangered Species Act protections for longsolid and round hickorynut mussels



Second review finds Joshua trees do not require protection under the Endangered Species Act

Second review finds Joshua trees do not require protection under the Endangered Species Act


Over $120M From Inflation Reduction Act Advances Resilience

Inflation Reduction Act Invests Over $120 Million in Proven Projects to Advance Climate Resilience, Conservation and Equity


Service lists rare moth under Endangered Species Act

The bog buck moth is at risk of extinction throughout its narrow range


US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public input on proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area

US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public input on proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area


3-14-2023 Cima Road will close March 20 at Mojave National Preserve due to construction

On March 20, Mojave National Preserve anticipates initiating a major road construction project along 17.6 miles of Cima Road.


Great Sand Dunes Accepting Artist Proposals to Lead October 7 Workshop

Great Sand Dunes is accepting artist proposals to lead a public program or workshop in their medium (painting, photography, sculpture, music, dance, writing, etc.) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.