28 Apr 2026

Mobile District Maximizes Dredged Material to Support Port Expansion

What if nearly half a million tons of dredged material could be used to expand critical infrastructure, reduce costs, and create capacity for future navigation projects all at the same time? That's exactly what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is accomplishing through the D33 Haul Out project in partnership with the Alabama Port Authority.

28 Apr 2026

Mobile District Advances Multi-Phase Repair of Holt Lock and Dam

Following an emergency closure that halted traffic on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in the summer of 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District is actively advancing a phased, long-term restoration of the Holt Lock and Dam.

21 Apr 2026

USACE Biologists Study Lake Sturgeon Spawning Below Carters Lake

Along the Coosawattee River in northern Georgia, a simple yet important question is guiding a complex effort: Are lake sturgeon finally returning to spawn on their own after decades of absence? This potential return could be a hopeful sign for the river’s health and native biodiversity.

17 Apr 2026

A Pillar of Excellence: Brackett’s Two-Decade Journey with the Mobile District

In a career spanning over 23 years, Kimberly Brackett has risen from a college student intern to a key leadership position as the Architect-Engineering Section Chief and Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District.

15 Apr 2026

USACE PROVIDES PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT OF PANAMA’S BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), working in a supporting role to Panamanian authorities, has completed an initial technical assessment of the Bridge of the Americas. This preliminary review identified no critical findings in the immediate area affected by the fire, and a comprehensive report is being finalized for completion by the end of the month to inform Panamanian decision-makers further.

10 Apr 2026

USACE briefs public on potential resumption of dredging in ACF River Basin

The meeting aimed to inform the public about the initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate this possibility.

2 Apr 2026

Powering the Mission: Electrical Engineering with USACE Mobile District

In a world powered primarily by electricity, the role of an electrical engineer is essential to continuous operations. For Gage Catizone, an electrical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District's Florida Area Office, this role takes on a critical dimension, directly supporting the nation's defense.