12 Jul 2017

District Commander sworn in as SAME Mobile Post President

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Commander Col. James DeLapp, was sworn in as the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Mobile Post President at the Athelstan Club here, July 12. DeLapp replaces outgoing Mobile Post President Jeff Duplantis, a senior project manager with Constantine Engineering.

27 Jun 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages celebrating safely

“July Fourth is a very special day in our Nation’s history and I hope it will be special day for you and yours. As we near the Independence Day holiday, I’m sure most of you are looking forward to a day off to spend with family and friends. But, such outings are not without an increased risk of accidents,” explained U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District Commander, Col. James DeLapp.

8 Jun 2017

USACE releases Final EIS for proposed Port of Gulfport Expansion Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Port of Gulfport Expansion Project (PGEP) for 30-day public and agency review. The FEIS presents the results of the USACE’s analysis of the environmental effects of the proposed project.

6 Jun 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts open house

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District invites the public to participate in an open house, June 13, for the proposed Sweetwater Creek Flood Risk Management Study.

5 Jun 2017

USACE to return to normal operations on Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (USACE), announced today that the district reverted to normal operations in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) Basin. Drought conditions in the basin have begun to improve.

25 May 2017

President's Fiscal 2018 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program released

The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018) includes $5.002 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). "The fiscal 2018 Civil Works budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects the administration's priorities to support and improve the nation's economy and infrastructure, and to protect the American people," said Mr. Doug Lamont, senior official performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. "This Budget supports the core mission areas of coastal and inland navigation, reducing flood risks from riverine flooding and along our coasts, and restoring aquatic ecosystems.”

23 May 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages life jacket use

“On Monday, we will remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. Memorial Day was first officially observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of service members at Arlington National Cemetery,” explained U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District Commander, Col. James DeLapp. “Here at the Mobile District, we continue the tradition of taking time to remember and honor the men and women that gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy, said DeLapp.

17 May 2017

Allatoona Lake to host “Get Kids to the Park Day” at Galt’s Ferry

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is scheduled to host a Get Kids to the Park / Safe Kids Day at the Galt’s Ferry Day-Use Area at Allatoona Lake in Acworth, Ga., May 20. The event, which is cosponsored by the Safe Kids Cherokee County and the National Park Trust, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free for everyone attending the event, however boat launchers will still be charged a daily-use fee.

3 May 2017

Allatoona Lake now accepting hunting permit applications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is now accepting applications for permits for the upcoming hunting season at Allatoona Lake in Georgia. A $20 special activity fee will be assessed for each permit issued.

12 Apr 2017

West Point Dam Road, R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park to close during annual triathlon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced today that West Point Dam Road and the R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park at West Point Lake in Georgia are scheduled to close to all vehicular traffic from 5 p.m. April 22 until 2 p.m. April 23 (EST) for the 14th annual West Point Lake Triathlon.