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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently held a Research and Development (R&D) Day at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
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ERDC-CHL researchers assess hazardous vessel wakes near Tybee Island
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District and the city of Tybee Island to measure vessel wakes near the island’s north shore in hopes of better understanding which ships and operating conditions are associated with generating large wakes.
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Department of Natural Resources, USACE to hold public meeting about Lower Osage River study
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will hold a public meeting to provide information and solicit input from the public on a feasibility study to address problems on the Osage River on March 14, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at the Tuscumbia High School gymnasium, 526 School Rd., Tuscumbia, MO 65082.
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USACE seeks comments on proposed work in Popponesset Bay Approach Channel in Mashpee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permitapplication to conduct work in waters of the United States from the Town of Mashpee for proposedwork in the approach channel to Popponesset Bay and Vineyard Sound in Mashpee, Mass.
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USACE participates in NOAA hydrographic review panel
USACE participates in NOAA hydrographic review panel
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Corps of Engineers to offer FREE boating safety courses
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will be offering free boating safety education classes at the Mississippi River Project Office near Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, during the month of April.
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St. Paul District receives more than $1 million to restore Tribal land shorelines
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, received nearly $1 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters 2023 work plan to continue work on two riverbank restoration projects on the Minnesota River and a shoreline stabilization project on Big Sand Lake in Wisconsin.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Proposed Rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the withdrawal of a proposed rule that was published in 2020 to revise the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge public use regulations.
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Over $1.6 Billion Will Support Conservation Agencies and Outdoor Access
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced over $1.6 billion in apportionments to support states, commonwealths and territories in their efforts to connect people with nature and conserve fish, wildlife and their habitats.
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Service Delays Publication of Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Red Wolf
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delaying the publication of the final revised red wolf recovery plan
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Service Protects Population of Frecklebelly Madtom Under Endangered Species Act
Asmall population of a rare species of catfish now has federal protection.
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Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Tours and Ferry Closed on Sunday, March 5
Mammoth Cave National Park cave tours, the Green River Ferry, Mammoth Cave Campground, and all secondary roads including the Green River Ferry Road will be closed on Sunday, March 5.
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Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn March 2023
Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, and the SC Forestry Commission, are hoping to conduct a prescribed burn between Wednesday, March 8 and Friday March 10, weather and conditions permitting.
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Caneel Bay Public Comment Period Extended to Monday, March 6, 2023.
The National Park Service (NPS) reminds those interested in the Caneel Bay Redevelopment environmental assessment that the public comment period was extended through Monday, March 6, 2023.
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Mammoth Cave National Park Closed on Saturday, March 4
Mammoth Cave National Park roads, cave tours, Green River Ferry services, and the Mammoth Cave Campground will be closed on Saturday, March 4 so park crews may safely remove fallen trees along roadways and within visitor areas.
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Ongoing soil monitoring shows increasing erosion along Cuyahoga Valley scenic railway
Beginning today, March 3, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is suspending its modified train operations and spring activities in the park.
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fort Donelson NB - Closed Due to Severe Storm High Winds
A severe squall line has passed through the Fort Donelson NB area, with winds in excess of 60 mph continuing at this time.
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Prescribed fire planned at Monocacy National Battlefield in March
The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield between March 6 and 10, 2023, weather and vegetation conditions permitting.
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NPS Excellence in Mentorship Aviation Award Presented to Mike Roof
The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that South Florida Fire & Aviation - Big Cypress National Preserve Helicopter Program Manager Mike Roof is the recipient of the 2022 National Park Service Excellence in Mentorship Aviation Award.
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Volunteers Wanted for River Otters Volunteer Program
Obed Wild and Scenic River is looking for volunteers to join the River Otters river cleanup program.
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