2 Nov 2017

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

2 Nov 2017

Allatoona Lake to begin accepting reservations for all campsites

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced today that the Allatoona Lake Project Management Office will begin accepting reservations in advance for all of its campsites for the 2018 camping season. In the past, approximately 10% of the project’s campsites were only available on an in-person, first-come, first-serve basis.

1 Nov 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Temporary Power Team sets new record for generator installations in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Task Force Puerto Rico’s, Emergency Temporary Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District installed its 311th temporary generator October 28th in support of Hurricane Maria response and recovery efforts, setting a new record for generator installations.

31 Oct 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to make significant progress in hurricane recovery operations in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The Category 5 hurricane wreaked havoc and destruction across the island, taking out electrical and communications infrastructure, as well as severely damaging thousands of buildings and homes.

25 Oct 2017

Corps of Engineers to update Lake Lanier Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced today that they are in the initial stages to update the Master Plan at Lake Sidney Lanier in Buford, Ga. The Lake Lanier Master Plan is a comprehensive land and recreational management tool that guides the stewardship of natural and cultural resources and the provision of outdoor recreation facilities and opportunities at the project.

24 Oct 2017

Chief of Mobile District’s Coastal Project Office supports disaster response operations in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – As the chief of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mobile District Coastal Project Office, Duane (Bubba) Poiroux is responsible for all of the coastal navigation projects in Mobile District’s area of operations. But, several times during his long career with the Corps, Poiroux has turned his hand to disaster response.

24 Oct 2017

Town Creek Campground to close for winter season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, announced today that Town Creek Campground in West Point, Miss. will close for the winter season Nov. 1, 2017, and is scheduled to reopen Mar. 1, 2018. The campgrounds are located on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

23 Oct 2017

Dothan native, Mobile District employee supports disaster response in Puerto Rico

Dothan, Ala., native, Bobby Moore’s usual workday involves overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers project from his office in Eufaula, Ala. But, for the past month, he has been assisting the residents of Puerto Rico in recovering from the worst disaster to hit the island in more than 100 years.

20 Oct 2017

USACE’s Puerto Rico Contracting Team explore innovative ways to connect with local businesses

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is employing innovative new approaches in advising local businesses of upcoming contract opportunities in Puerto Rico.

11 Oct 2017

Allatoona Lake to host fourth annual youth bow-hunt

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, is scheduled to host an archery-only youth deer hunt at the Allatoona Lake Project Management Office, Dec. 2-3, 2017. The annual event provides an opportunity for the project management office to give back to the community by teaching our Nation’s youth responsible hunting practices.