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Proposed Reissuance and Modification of the Norfolk District Regional Permit 22

9/26/2012
The Norfolk District has proposed the reissuance and modification of the Regional Permit 22 (08-RP-22) that is scheduled to expire on Aug. 14, 2013. RP-22 authorizes the activities within the Virginia portion of Lake Gaston. These activities include construction and other actions on piers, docks, boathouses, bulkheads, riptrap, boat slips, channels, aerial powerlines and utility lines. Comment period ends Oct. 26, 2012.

NAO-2012-01825

9/19/2012
The applicant proposes to construct five variable length stone breakwaters, six variable length stone sills, a stone spur, and a 352 linear foot stone revetment to provide long-term stabilization along an eroding shoreline. Approximately 15000 cubic yards of beach quality sand will be utilized as beach nourishment landward of the breakwaters and sills. Intertidal zones will be planted with Spartina alterniflora while backshore areas will be planted with Spartina patens. No impacts to vegetated wetlands are associated with the shoreline work. The project is located along the north shore of the Rappahannock River in Richmond County, Va.

NAO-2012-0854

9/19/2012
The applicant proposes to mechanically dredge 2.77 acres within a man-made cove (0.32 acres within the James River), construct a 400 ft bulkhead, dry dock, large truck parking and storage on approximately 32 acre parcel off the James River. The purpose of the project is to construct a marine terminal to allow for barge access; unloading and storage of large recyclable materials and other commodities; and stormwater management.

NAO 2009-2433

9/7/2012
The applicant proposes to construct a mixed use development to include multi-family and single family housing developments along with roads and utility servitudes. The applicant also seeks to construct a thoroughfare to connect North Gayton Road to Pouncey Tract Road that would run through the development. Impact to wetlands expected.

2001-03702; 12-V0849

9/5/2012
The project site is approximately 150 acres and is located south of Otterdale Branch, generally west of Otterdale Road, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The site drains into Otterdale Branch, which drains into Swift Creek, a tributary to the Appomattox River. The stated purpose of the project is to complete construction of a single family residential development known as Summerlake. Public comments should be received by the close of business on Sept. 19, 2012.

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Gathright Dam ‘test pulse’ to increase Jackson River water flow

9/26/2012
State and federal agencies will use Gathright Dam near Covington, Va. to simulate a storm event on the Jackson River Oct. 3. The test pulse, conducted by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second.

Revived program puts employees on track for leadership

9/7/2012
After 20 years, the U.S. Navy had taught Pam Reid-Szalanski a certain way to manage people. “In the military, as a manager, you direct your people to do something and it’s understood that it’s an order – it must be done,” she said. “Time for questions is later.” Reid-Szalanski is one of four who recently graduated from the Norfolk District’s Leadership Development Program – a curriculum she credits with perfecting the art of civilian management.

Norfolk District, Virginia Beach Public Works announce beach replenishment contract award

8/29/2012
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Beach Public Works Department have announced the awarding of an $11.9 million contract for resort beach replenishment in Virginia Beach to Weeks Marine of Camden, New Jersey.

Public Invited: FNOD restoration advisory board meets Sept. 6

8/29/2012
SUFFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its third quarterly meeting of the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, or FNOD, Restoration Advisory Board Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at the Courtyard Marriott located at 8060 Harbour View Boulevard in Suffolk, Va.

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled

8/29/2012
NORFOLK -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Portsmouth will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Aug. 27, at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the north Churchland area (Route 164) in Portsmouth, Va.

Stevenson wows district crowd at women’s event

8/23/2012
Kate Campbell Stevenson brought to life the lives of Abigail Adams, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Alice Paul, and other women suffragists through costumes and music for the districts Women’s Equality Day celebration held here August 22, 2012.

Langley's gate construction makes way for new visitor center

8/14/2012
The second and final phase of gate construction here kicked off Monday. The construction, a $7.6 million joint-venture project constructed by W.M. Jordan/Versar, Inc. and overseen by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will provide a new guardhouse and a 2,800 square-foot visitor center at the LaSalle Avenue gate.

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Gathright Dam located in Alleghany County, Va., impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw. The dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30 plus year existence saving countless dollars and lives.
NORFOLK -- Norfolk District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers employees attend a ceremony recognizing recent Leadership Development Program graduates. The program, which had been inactive at Norfolk for 10 years, puts Corps employees on a leadership track through a curriculum like that of a college course. Participants meet one hour a month, write book reviews, accomplish online learning modules and hear from guest speakers. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)
Virginia Beach, Va., beach and boardwalk.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its third quarterly meeting of the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, or FNOD, Restoration Advisory Board Thursday, Sept.
NORFOLK – Roughly 40 district employees received an inspiring performance from Kate Campbell Stevenson who brought to life the lives of Abigail Adams, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Alice Paul, and other women suffragists through costumes and music for the district’s Women’s Equality Day celebration held here August 22, 2012. Introduced into legislation in 1971, Women’s Equality Day celebrates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. The amendment was certified August 26, 1920.
This rendering shows the final plans for the new Visitor Center and traffic flow at the LaSalle Avenue Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Construction will close the gate for approximately six months. (Graphic courtesy of 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron)

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