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December 29, 2008
The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected Michael S. McCray, P.G. as chief of its Engineering Geology Section.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively seeking new vendors for work at Burnsville Lake. The Corps will award a contract for mowing and providing maintenance services at Burnsville Lake.
The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected Tina Motz, CPA, as chief of its Internal Review office.
November 28, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WVA...The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected two retirees as inductees into its Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees.
This year's inductees include Frank E. Matthews, Jr. (posthumously) and Jerry Phelps.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. ¿ At a recent awards ceremony, the Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized a number of outstanding employees as winners of division level awards. The 2008 award recipients were nominated by the Huntington District, competed and won at the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division regional level, and will move on to national level competition
November 24, 2008
New contracting opportunities for small businesses are available at Burnsville Lake for interested parties wishing to do business with the Government. A contract will be awarded for cleaning all recreational facilities at Burnsville Lake. Also, a contract will be awarded for mowing all areas and for providing maintenance services. The Corps of Engineers is actively seeking new vendors.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a public information meeting regarding the Wells Lock Feasibility study on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wirt County Courthouse in Elizabeth, W.Va.
November 10, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin work that requires temporarily closing Main Street in Grundy, Va. from the Slate Creek Bridge (S.R.-83) to Maple Street. The road will be closed beginning Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 and is expected to remain closed for about eight weeks.
November 6, 2008
REVISION TO NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS 08-54
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR 2008
HUNTINGTON DISTRICT
Notice is given that the 2008 Maintenance Schedule for the Huntington District has been
changed to reflect the dates shown below. All interested parties should review the schedule
revisions for impact.
November 4, 2008
Reference Notice to Navigation Interests 08-61, dated 21 October 2008. Notice is given that the facility maintenance dredging, Ohio River, mile 159.7 has been cancelled.
CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING
KANAWHA RIVER
Notice is given that on or about 17 November 2008, channel maintenance dredging will commence in selected commercially navigable portions of the Kanawha River. Madison Coal and Supply Company, contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will dredge approximately 24,000 cubic yards of material at various locations. Dredging will begin at Kanawha River mile 29 then proceed upstream.
November 3, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected new lockmasters at two of its navigation dams. C.I. Mugrage is the new lockmaster at Willow Island Locks and Dam (Newport, Ohio) and Larry J. Guthrie has been selected as the new lockmaster at London Locks and Dam (London, W.Va.).
October 30, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps will honor employees at its annual award ceremony. The ceremony is set for Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at Huntington City Hall auditorium beginning at 10:00 a.m.
October 22, 2008
At the request of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to lower the level of Alum Creek Lake in Lewis Center, Ohio, to five feet below the normal winter pool.
October 14, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will increase controlled releases from Deer Creek Dam on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 to provide water for the Jackson Township Fire Department swift water rescue training.
October 3, 2008
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close the Route 35 fishing access area at Winfield Locks and Dam beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 for construction of improvements to the area.
September 18, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. ....Due to below normal precipitation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is adjusting times of scheduled whitewater releases from Summersville Dam for this weekend.
The adjusted release schedule is shown below:
Friday ¿ 19 Sep 08 ¿ 8:00 a.m. ¿ 12:00 p.m.
Saturday ¿ 20 Sep 08 ¿ 7:00 a.m. ¿ 2:00 p.m.
Sunday ¿ 21 Sep 08 ¿ 7:00 a.m. ¿ 2:00 p.m.
Monday ¿ 22 Sep 08 -8:00 a.m. ¿ 1:00 a.m.
September 10, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected Sherry G. Miller as Chief of the Customer Service Office.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened the Route 35 fishing access area at Winfield Locks and Dam. Construction on the fishing access site originally scheduled to begin this month has been temporarily delayed.
September 4, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public information meeting regarding the Upper Guyandotte River watershed reconnaissance study. The meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyoming County DHHR Building at Route 97 in Pineville, W.Va.
September 2, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV.... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $1.2M contract to Tab Construction Company, Inc. for Bolivar Downstream Access and Filter Blankets and a $734K contract to Madison Coal & Supply for Zoar Levee Interior Collection System. These interim risk reduction measures are part of the Corps continuing commitment for public safety.
HUNTINGTON, WV... The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that John Jaeger, Ph.D., has returned to the Huntington District as Chief, Engineering and Construction Division after a lengthy assignment in Corps Headquarters in Washington. During this assignment, Jaeger was responsible for leading the Interagency Performance Evaluation Team (IPET) that analyzed the failure of the New Orleans levees.
August 22, 2008
Huntington, W.Va. ... The Corps of Engineers is notifying those who use Summersville and Sutton Lakes for recreation that the lakes are below their normal summer pool levels and will continue to fall, if no rainfall occurs in the New River basin. Despite that, the majority of recreational facilities are still open to the general public.
August 19, 2008
PEABODY ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS ENGINEERS' GREAT LAKES AND OHIO RIVER DIVISION
CINCINNATI (August, 4, 2008)Brigadier General John W. Peabody, a northern Ohio native, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) from outgoing commander Colonel Jeffrey C. Smith during a military ceremony 4 Aug 08 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
August 18, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va....The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close the Route 35 fishing access area at Winfield Locks and Dam beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 for construction of improvements to the area
August 5, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has named two new facility managers for the Walhonding and the Lower Tuscarawas area offices.
July 24, 2008
On Thursday, July 31, the Huntington District will host a public meeting in Oceana, W.Va. to discuss the Upper Guyandotte River watershed reconnaissance study.
July 22, 2008
The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the immediate vicinity of the outlet works at two Muskingum Area projects that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases. The projects are Tappan Lake and Clendening Lake.
July 21, 2008
September 1, 2008, will be the last day to apply to take part in the Grundy, Va., Non-Structural Flood Control Project, Voluntary Acquisition and Floodproofing Program.
July 17, 2008
New Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Jason L. Smallfield
July 3, 2008
Notice is given that on or about 16 July 2008, Madison Coal and Supply Inc. will begin placing stone slope protection along both sides of the back channel of Marietta Island and along the left descending bank of the channel side of the Marietta Island, Ohio River mile 169-171.
REVISION TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS 08-30
CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING
BIG SANDY RIVER
June 26, 2008
Latest weekly public notice for authorizations/denials issued/verified during June 19-25, 2008
June 23, 2008
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Plum Brook Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) will hold a meeting Thursday, 26 June 2008, 4:00 p.m. at NASA's Glenn Research Center, 6100 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH. Following the meeting, a site visit will be conducted
The Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a construction contract to McTech Corp. in St. Albans, W.Va., for work to be completed at London Locks and Dam on the Kanawha River.
June 19, 2008
June 10, 2008
Updated 2008 maintenance schedule for the Huntington District Repair Fleet
Public Notice, issued 11 Jun 08 -- 2008-318; 2008-319; 200800329 - May Associated Companies LLC - MPs 43.15 & 45.25; 68.4 & 69.3; 71.86 & 74.42 - Kanawha County West Virginia
June 9, 2008
For only the second time in its history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lifted a 220-ton Emergency Gate Leaf out of a Huntington District Lock for maintenance and repairs.
May 27, 2008
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public meeting regarding the Cherry River basin reconnaissance study. The meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2008, in the Richwood High School Auditorium, 1 Valley Ave., Richwood, W.Va
The Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Tuscarawas Valley High School Auditorium located at 2637 Tusky Valley Road, NE, Zoarsville, OH, regarding the Bolivar Dam Draft Environmental Assessment/ Major Rehabilitation Report. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
May 21, 2008
Memorial Day traditionally serves as the official kick-off for the summer recreation season. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Huntington District is asking everyone to practice good water safety habits on and around the water.
May 15, 2008
Public Notice regarding recently issued or denied Huntington District regulatory permits for 8-14 May 2008
April 17, 2008
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public information meeting regarding the Upper Guyandotte River watershed reconnaissance study. The meeting will be held 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Mullens Opportunity Center, 300 Front Street, Mullens, W.Va
Campgrounds managed by the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia, began opening April 1, 2008. Opening dates at Corps-managed campgrounds will vary depending on location, with some campgrounds not opening until May 23.
The schedule of campground openings and daily fees can be viewed by opening the link
April 16, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... U.S. Rep. Nick Joe Rahall II (WV-03) will join representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an official signing ceremony for the Marsh Fork Wastewater Collection and Treatment Improvements design project. The ceremony will take place 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Trap Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 765 Bolt Road, Fairdale, W.Va
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a meeting Thursday, April 24, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Logan Middle School, 14 Wildcat Way, Logan, W.Va
April 8, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a Public Meeting regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment and Preservation Plan (DEA/PP) for the Jenkins House, Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenbottom Community and Senior Center, 7863 Ohio River Road in Lesage, W.Va.
April 3, 2008
Corps continues releases
March 29, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV...The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed placement of the filter blanket to correct the increased seepage at Zoar Levee
March 28, 2008
Work begins on interim risk reduction measures at Zoar Levee
TAB construction co, contractor for the US Army Corps of Engineers has finished nearly 50% of the interim risk reduction measures at Zoar Levee
HUNTINGTON, WV... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing its interim risk reduction measures on the Zoar Levee. TAB Construction, contractor for the Corps, is 60% complete with the initial filter placement.
HUNTINGTON, WV...The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began decreased releases at Bolivar Dam this afternoon from 2000 cfs to 500 cfs. Dover Dam continues releases of 7000 cfs. This will reduce the amount of water in the Dover pool.
March 22, 2008
As floodwaters begin to recede, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District has started controlled releases from most of the dams in the Muskingum and Scioto basins.
As floodwaters begin to recede, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District has started controlled releases from most of the dams in the Muskingum and Scioto basins.
March 21, 2008
Releases begin as waters begin to recede
March 20, 2008
HUNTINGTON, WV... Beginning Friday, Mar 21, 2008 and continuing through the following week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin testing seepage paths at Zoar Levee and Bolivar and Mohawk Dams. Current conditions provide a unique opportunity for Corps engineers and geologists to perform this testing.
March 19, 2008
HUNTINGTON ¿ Based on National Weather forecasts, the US Army Corps of Engineers will continue controlled releases of 5600 cfs from Dover Dam
HUNTINGTON, WV... While continuing to minimize flooding impacts throughout the Muskingum basin, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is maintaining increased releases from Dover and Bolivar dams due to forecasted rainfall and concerns for public safety.
March 17, 2008
The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected 12 supervisors to participate in its Leadership Continuing Education Program (LCEP).
March 11, 2008
HUNTINGTON, W.Va...U.S. Army Corps of Enginers has selected John Bock as chief of programs and project management branch.
March 10, 2008
US Army Corps of Engineers Projects Work to Reduce Flood Heights
March 4, 2008
The visitor's center near the dam at Beech Fork Lake in Lavalette, W.Va., has been temporarily closed to the public.
March 3, 2008
Corps announces Lisa R. Morgan has been selected as Project Manager
February 19, 2008
The 15th Annual Engineering Career Day at Marshall University, hosted by the Huntington District Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).
February 15, 2008
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected Tommy J. Reed as the new lockmaster at Belleville Locks and Dam.
Corps of Engineers announces the selection of David F. Meadows, P.E., P.S. as its new Chief of Engineering and Construction Division....
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp has entered the blogosphere. Visit his site from the USACE homepage at www.usace.army.mil
February 11, 2008
Corps of Engineers press release regarding February 2008 high water event and how the effective operation of Corps projects helped to reduce flooding
February 7, 2008
Press release announcing Stonney Burke to receive National Water Safety Award
February 6, 2008
Press release announcing final Combined Federal Campaign contributions by local federal agencies.
COL Dana Hurst was chairman of this year's campaign that successfully increased donations by nearly 30 percent.
January 30, 2008
Corps hosting informational workshop regarding Marmet Lock Replacement Project, Thurs, 31 Jan 08, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
January 29, 2008
Island Creek Project Cooperation Agreement Signing set for Friday in Logan
January 18, 2008
Media Advisory announcing opening of new lock at Marmet, Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at the Marmet Locks and Dam, Belle, W.Va.
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