U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment took to the skies for a water jump into Walter F. George Lake, supporrted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr.)

Join Park Ranger Chee Hill from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, at Allatoona Lake’s Project Office as we explore the vital mission of the Corps of Engineers in supporting and maintaining the natural habitats of our lake systems. This video highlights how the Corps works to manage, conserve, and protect these critical resources for the benefit of both the environment and the public. From ensuring healthy ecosystems to providing safe recreation opportunities, The Corps of Engineers, Mobile District plays a crucial role in balancing conservation efforts with human use. Discover how Allatoona Lake contributes to the preservation of natural habitats while serving as a space for community enjoyment. Whether you’re a nature lover, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about how these lakes are managed, this video is for you! Thank you for supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and our ongoing efforts to sustain America’s natural resources. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Park rangers and volunteers with the Allatoona Lake Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, harvested bamboo in Cartersville, Georgia, during the annual bamboo cutting event, Oct. 23, 2024. The event helps manage invasive bamboo growth and promotes invironmental stewardship in the local community. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Last week, we celebrated 45 years of joy and inclusion at our annual Special Day for Special People at West Point Lake! Join Mike Linville, park ranger at West Point Lake, as he discusses the importance of hosting events within the local community. The community came together to create unforgettable memories. We want to thank everyone who supported and participated in making this day special. (U.S. Army video Rydell Tomas Jr)

Last week, we celebrated 45 years of joy and inclusion at our annual Special Day for Special People at West Point Lake! Join Mike Linville, park ranger at West Point Lake, as he discusses the importance of hosting events within the local community. The community came together to create unforgettable memories. We want to thank everyone who supported and participated in making this day special. (U.S. Army video Rydell Tomas Jr)

On Oct. 2, the Holt Lock and Dam, Alabama, was reopened under temporary operation status. Teams from engineering, data collection, and operations were on site as the Alice Parker with 8 barges was the first lockage since the lock closure on June 22, 2024. Refer to Navigation Bulletin 24-65 below for more information about the opening of the lock. https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Navigation-Notices/

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District hosted students from Daphne High School for an exciting day of exploration and learning in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 7, 2024. The students plunged into various careers within USACE, from civil engineering and environmental science to project management and construction. They had a behind-the-scenes look at how the District supports infrastructure, disaster response, and environmental protection. Watch as the students ask questions, interact with professionals, and discover the opportunities available in STEM and public service fields.

Explore the collaborative efforts between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, and the Panama Canal Authority, highlighting the mutual benefits of their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Behind the scenes with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District working diligently to reopen the Holt Lock and Dam. Col. Jeremy J. Chapman, Mobile District Commander, talks about the critical repairs, safety measures, and teamwork involved in restoring this vital piece of infrastructure, ensuring safe navigation along the Black Warrior-Tombigbee River system.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District routinely creates value from dredged sediments through beneficial uses such as beach nourishment, enhancing wetland habitat, and brownfield reconstruction. With interest in the beneficial use of dredged sediments at an all-time high, the timing is now to increase beneficial use. (U.S Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

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.

Earlier this month, the Mobile District hosted the 2024 Operation Project Management Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where leaders came together to share knowledge, strategy and training to flatten communication. This collaborative effort is aimed to foster leadership development within the corps. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Earlier this month, the Mobile District hosted the 2024 Operation Project Management Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where leaders came together to share knowledge, strategy and training to flatten communication. This collaborative effort is aimed to foster leadership development within the corps. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Aerial view of the Dauphin Island Restoration project, showcasing the newly constructed rock breakwaters along the Dauphin Island Causeway. These structures are vital in protecting the island's shoreline and preserving its natural habitat. The dredge material used for this project is sourced from the Mobile Harbor Deepening and Widening project. (Video Courtesy of Mobile County and Moffatt Nichol)

We're thrilled to announce that construction for our new headquarters is on schedule and expected to be completed by in December, with furbishment expected to be complete by next Spring. Join Willie Patterson, real estate project manager, as the corps continues to bring its vision to life. Stay tuned for more updates! #MobileDelivers #USACE #MobileDistrict (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

The Holt Lock and Dam was closed on June 22nd, 2024, and is located on the Black Warrior River in Holt, Alabama. It serves several purposes including flood control, navigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

Mobile District's Operations Project manager, Anthony Perkins, discusses why the Holt Lock and Dam was closed on June 22nd, 2024, and the next steps to repair the cracking in the lock wall. The Holt Lock and Dam is located on the Black Warrior River in Holt, Alabama. It serves several purposes including flood control, navigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

Mobile District's Operations Project manager, Anthony Perkins, discusses why the Holt Lock and Dam was closed on June 22nd, 2024, and the next steps to repair the cracking in the lock wall. The Holt Lock and Dam is located on the Black Warrior River in Holt, Alabama. It serves several purposes including flood control, navigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District started working on the Demopolis Lock and Dam after a concrete breach occurred on Jan. 16, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The Mobile District reopened the Lock on May 16, 2024, exactly four months after the breach occurred. The Demopolis Lock and Dam is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels. Anthony Perkins, Mobile District's Operations Project manager, discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the damaged concrete.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District and its partners finished repairs on the Demopolis Lock, in Demopolis, Alabama, after a part of the upper miter sill broke on January 16, 2024. The Demopolis Lock and Dam was reopened on May 16, 2024, after being closed for exactly four months. The time-lapse showcases the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners working around the clock to open the waterway for vital commercial traffic along the Alabama waterways. (U.S. Army video/photo by Richard Allen, Lee Turnipseed, and Dalton Yoder)

Recap from the total solar eclipse from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carters Lake Astronomy Field, April 7, 2024! We hope you were able to experience the eclipse alongside friends and family. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Join Duane Black, Diving Coordinator and contractor with J.F. Brennan, as they assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, April 3, 2024, during daily operations at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Join Anthony Perkins, Operations Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tuscaloosa Project Managment Office, as he discusses daily operations April 3, 2024 at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Join Chad Brumelow, Navigation Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes, as he discusses daily operations April 2, 2024 at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Commander Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the Demopolis lock on Feb. 23, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock had a concrete breach on Jan. 16, 2024. The lock is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, participated in annual harvesting Timber harvest provides wood fiber, improves forest health and resilience to environmental extremes, and reduces wildfire risk to resources, lives, and property. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Ben Williams, chief ranger with West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, discusses his journey into the Corps of Engineers, March 13, 2024. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Phillip Stavale, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 28, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Lance Philp, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 27, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Matthew Jones, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 27, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Commander Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the Demopolis lock on Feb. 23, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock had a concrete breach on Jan. 16, 2024. The lock is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels.

Anthony Strickland, park ranger at Walter F. George Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, shares tales of conservation, recreation, and beauty of our natural landscapes at Lake Eufaula near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Park rangers from Walter F. George Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, give a walkthrough for Lake Eufaula's web-based Day-Use pass near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Commander Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the Demopolis lock on Feb. 23, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock had a concrete breach on Jan. 16, 2024. The lock is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels.

Annual Friends of Lake Eufaula cleanup occurring March 23, 2024 at Walter F. George Lake near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)

Michael "Mike" Linville, a park ranger at West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 6, 2024 near West Point Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)