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Green tech: Corps of Engineers wetland habitat lowers flood risk for Dallas
Story by James Frisinger | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District | Date: 11.03.2012A string of sky-blue ponds – surrounded by grasslands – unwinds across the North Texas countryside. Overhead hundreds of cormorants crisscross in and out of formation. Read More
Regulators focused on mission as Clean Water Act turns 40
Story by Mark Haviland | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District | Date: 10.18.2012The Clean Water Act turns 40 today and, though opponents and supporters still debate the scope and effectiveness of the landmark legislation, employees of the regulatory branch here have a clear understanding of... Read More
New Pavaho Pump Station reduces neighborhood flooding in West Dallas
Story by James Frisinger | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District | Date: 10.16.2012Local dignitaries cut the ribbon Tuesday for the new Pavaho Pump Station located at the foot of the West Levee on Canada Drive in Dallas. Read More
Tres Rios project wins Phoenix Valley Forward award
Story by Chief Petty Officer Daniel J. Calderon | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Date: 10.09.2012The Tres Rios Phase III Flow Regulating Wetlands received the 2012 Crescordia award from the Phoenix Valley Forward Association in the Site Development and Landscape: Public Sector category. The awards program... Read More
Volunteers needed at corps lakes for National Public Lands Day
Story by Leon Roberts | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District | Date: 09.11.2012The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries for the 19th annual National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29. Read More