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Army Corps of Engineers begins gradual reopening of recreation areas closed due to Coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today (May 22, 2020) that it has begun the gradual reopening of some USACE-managed recreation areas that were closed to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health and safety of USACE personnel, contractors, volunteers and the visiting public remain our highest priority.

 

Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today (March 20, 2020) that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.

Coronavirus Information

To keep up-to-date on the latest coronavirus information from the U.S. Department of Defense please visit https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/

To keep up -to-date- on the latest coronavirus information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers please visit https://www.usace.army.mil/coronavirus/

 

New England News Releases

Quonset Development Corporation seeks permit to conduct blast work in Narragansett Bay
9/8/2020
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Quonset Development Corporation for proposed work in the West Quonset Channel in Narragansett Bay in North...
Maggio requests permit for native winter sugar kelp cultivation project off Greenwich Point
9/8/2020
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Daniel Maggio for proposed work in waters of Western Long Island Sound off Greenwich Point in Greenwich,...
NCGMA seeks permit for New London museum project
9/1/2020
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA) for proposed work in the Thames River off property...
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West Hill Dam team, bird watchers participate in bird counting event
Local bird watchers descended upon West Hill Dam armed with pen, paper and a few binoculars to participate in West Hill Dam’s annual Backyard Bird Count.
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System Management Engineering Facility Project progressing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
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New England District, contractor complete repair work to Scituate Harbor Jetty
After sustaining damage during Winter Storm Juno in 2015, the Scituate Harbor North Jetty in Scituate, Massachusetts has been successfully repaired.
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District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project
For vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.
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News From Around the Corps

ENFIRE Refresher Course Produces Renewed Contingency Preparedness
8/12/2020
The 11th Engineers have concluded a refresher course held during the week of Aug. 3 designed to leverage the use of ENFIRE, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rapid data collecting tool kit...
Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan
8/5/2020
Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project
7/24/2020
Recently the Huntington District celebrated the beginning of the Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project by holding a ground breaking ceremony.The ceremony featured...
ERDC environmental experts awarded patent for improving soil contamination testing
8/28/2020
Testing soil for contaminants on military bases rather than sending samples to a laboratory has produced speedier, cost-saving results for researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and...
Far East District participates in job fair
8/7/2020
The Far East District supported Camp Humphreys job fair at The Morning Calm Center Aug. 5. The district employs more than 450 individuals in 120 job titles and is the largest public engineering design...
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Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event.

Rat Race, Birch Hill Dam, Tully Lake

Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event.

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 Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List.

Hatheway & Patterson Superfun Clean Up Work

Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List.

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 Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program.

Junior Ranger Program at the Cape Cod Canal

Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program.

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 West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation.

West Hill Dam Booth at Local Fair

West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation.

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 Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam.

Dog Sled Race at Franklin Falls Dam

Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam.

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 Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts.

Bird Island Restoration, Massachusetts

Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts.

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 Engineers Week 2017

District supports Career Fair during Engineer Week Boston

Engineer Week Boston was originally scheduled for February 9, 2017. Due to a severe snowstorm forecasted, the organizers postponed it until February 27 at the same venue, the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Hotel. The career fair usually attracts over 300 engineering students from colleges and universities throughout the northeast. Kristen Paul, from the Geotechnical Engineering Section and Josh Helms from the Regulatory Division staffed the District booth. Feedback from the staffers showed 20-25 engineering students stopped by the booth to talk about the Corps and gather information on our District and the potential vacancies. Our ACEIT staff assisted with setting up the Your Corps in New England display as well as taking photographs during the evening event. Photo# 353A2065

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 The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017.

Concord Massachusetts Patriot's Day Parade

The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017.

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 Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

New Bedford Superfund Site

Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

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 Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.

Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site

Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.

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Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event. Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List. Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program. West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation. Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam. Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts. Engineers Week 2017 The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017. Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.