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Dry conditions persist in Missouri River basin

2/7/2013
The updated runoff forecast for the upper Missouri River basin continues to indicate less-than-normal runoff in 2013.

Corps regional commander tapped for Brigadier General

2/1/2013
Col. Anthony C. Funkhouser, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army in a formal ceremony Feb. 1 in Washington D.C. The Army’s Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, hosted the event.

Corps anticipates continued dry conditions through spring

1/8/2013
With no relief in sight from the ongoing drought, the Corps is predicting runoff into the mainstem reservoir system will remain below normal, at least through spring

Corps reduces Gavins Point Dam releases

1/3/2013
With the return to milder weather conditions across the Missouri River basin, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin gradually reducing reservoir releases from the current rate of 18,000 cubic feet per second back down to the previously set winter release rate of 14,000 cfs.

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Barracks design improves Soldier quality of life

2/7/2013
Architects from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, considered more than bricks and

Center helps federal planners manage historic structures

1/23/2013
Historic buildings and structures are part of the nation’s heritage and legacy. Preserving and

Corps, Hanford reflect upon 70th anniversary of Manhattan Project

1/10/2013
One of the best-kept secrets of World War II was America’s significant effort to build the atomic bomb.

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Seattle District oversees successful levee repairs on the Sportsman
High-resolution, multi-beam sonar pictures input into the excavators GPS tracking software allow Redside Construction excavator operators to accurately place rip rap and other materials during erosion repair work at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Erosion created scours undermining a portion of the small lock wall, along the left bank and downstream of the spillway apron. Work to repair these areas began Jan. 13.
Workers on Portland District dredges Essayons and Yaquina, which are currently in dry dock for maintenance. Dredging season is over, Portland District dredges Essayons and Yaquina are in dry dock and now some of the hardest work is underway. “The ships get worked hard during the dredging season,” said James Holfcroft, captain of the dredge Essayons. “It takes four solid months to do repairs and accomplish maintenance that simply cannot happen while we’re at sea.” The ships and their crews work continuously from March 31 through the end of November. From December to March, crews and contractors perform preventive maintenance, repairs and upgrades; some of the work gets the ships ready for inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping to ensure they’re safe and ready to work. The four-month window is also the only opportunity for crew members to attend training to maintain maritime certifications, update safety and medical qualifications and to take some well-earned time off with their families.
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. "Bo" Temple, acting chief of engineers and acting commanding general of USACE, discusses debris removal operations with Louis Audi, a quality assurance representative, during a visit here July 19. Since June 2, Corps employees have supervised the removal of more than 1.2 million cubic yards of tornado debris from Joplin streets and private properties. Audi, is a deployed employee from the Corps
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joined by Traci Davis, quality assurance supervisor, and Jon Gornick, mission manager for debris removal, Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. "Bo" Temple, acting chief of engineers and acting commanding general of USACE, surveys the expedited debris removal area here July 19. It’s estimated that more than 6,900 homes were destroyed and an additional 875 damaged when an EF-5 tornado struck here May 22. Gornick is deployed here from the Corps
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