News Stories

  • October

    Pete Taylor leaves behind lasting legacy to the Mobile District

    When he was a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early to mid-1980’s, Pete Taylor never dreamed his career and life would be where it is currently.
  • Mobile District host Operation Blue Roof deployers

    In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an expanded and innovative Operation Blue Roof mission, providing critical relief to affected homeowners.
  • District’s Coastal Resiliency Program strengthens Gulf Coast

    Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District’s Coastal Resiliency Program has grown from those beginnings to include coastal Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
  • Kim Davis, Mobile District program analyst, was recognized on Oct. 5, 2024, by Lt. Col. Collin Jones, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander,

    Kim Davis, Mobile District program analyst, was recognized on Oct. 5, 2024, by Lt. Col. Collin Jones, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander, for their contributions to support the recovery efforts following the wildfires that occurred Aug. 8, 2023.
  • Nelson Sanchez to retire after nearly 40 years of service

    In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
  • West Point Lake hosts Special Day for Special People event

    On Oct. 3, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ West Point Lake project hosted more than 1,400 participants for the 45th annual Special Day for Special People event, which offered outdoor fun and community engagement. Held at Rocky Point Park, the event was designed to provide individuals with special needs and the elderly with an opportunity to enjoy various activities, including pontoon boat rides, music, and wildlife interactions.
  • September

    Two Rangers leading the way by example at West Point

    One of the most demanding and challenging career fields in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is that of park ranger. Park Rangers work around the clock to keep our USACE parks open and safe for visitors and campers. Two West Point rangers who exemplify going above and beyond are Ben Williams, the chief ranger for Natural Resource Management, and Susan Cromer, the Recreation chief ranger.
  • August

    Mobile District’s Thin Layer Placement provides sustainable management in Mobile Bay

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District has been at the forefront of implementing Thin Layer Placement of sediment as an innovative and sustainable method for managing dredged material in Mobile Bay, Alabama. This approach has become a cornerstone of the District’s strategy for maintaining navigable waterways while safeguarding the environment.
  • Deer River exemplifies the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

    One of the challenges of the Mobile Harbor Project, which calls for deepening and widening the harbor, is what to do with the dredged material produced.
  • Mobile District leaders speak at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference

    Col. Jeremy Chapman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District commander, speaks at the 42nd Annual Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference at Point Clear, Alabama, August 16, 2024.
  • Mobile District, partners ensure compliance on Mobile Harbor Project

    Beginning in 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Mobile Harbor Project seeks to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Channel by five feet from the Gulf of Mexico, through Mobile Bay, and into Mobile Harbor. The entrance channel through the Gulf is being deepened from 45 feet to 50 feet.
  • July

    Miranda Griffin awarded SAD Administrative Contracting Officer of the Year 2023

    Miranda Griffin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District area engineer, was named the 2023 Contracting Officer of the Year for the South Atlantic Division.
  • Mobile District completes project in historic Selma

    Sometimes, the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finds them helping to preserve or protect historic locations and sites. The Mobile District participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the City of Selma, Alabama, on July 8, 2024, to celebrate the completion of Project 14, which stabilized the bank behind the historic train depot.
  • Mobile District closes Holt Lock and Dam

    Holt Lock and Dam in Cottondale, Ala. is estimated to remain closed for approximately three to five months as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District implements repairs to the structure’s monolith.
  • June

    Mobile District Hosts Inspiring Pride Month Celebration

    In celebration of Pride Month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, held a special event , June 25, 2024, highlighting the district’s continued dedication to diversity and inclusion.
  • Mobile District hosts Water Manager for a Day event

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Water Management Division hosted stakeholders from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin for a Water Manager for a Day course on June 25th, at the District Office in Mobile, Alabama.
  • Mobile District Host Hurricane Industry Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, in partnership with the United States Coast Guard and the Alabama State Port Authority, hosted an in-person Industry Day on June 19th at the International Trade Center in Mobile, launch preparations for the 2024 hurricane season.
  • Mobile District celebrates Juneteenth

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District hosted a Juneteenth celebration at the District Headquarters Annex Building, in Mobile on June 18. The event featured guest speaker, Eddie Irby, Jr., the founder of the 92nd Infantry Division Buffalo Soldiers of WWII.
  • Park Ranger Collins wins SAD Second Quarter Educational Award

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger, Christina Collins, has been honored with the South Atlantic Division Outstanding Education Award for her exceptional efforts in promoting environmental awareness in the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Christina’s remarkable work, especially her coordination of the Alabama River Lakes’ inaugural Earth Day event, has significantly impacted the local community, fostering a deeper connection to nature.
  • Regulatory Division preserving Mobile District’s water resources

    The Regulatory Division is one of the more public faces of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. The Regulatory Division is responsible for protecting the nation’s aquatic resources and maintaining the navigable capacity of its waters while allowing reasonable development through fair, timely, and balanced permit decisions.