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Final Federal Review Delivered to Congress
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Kinsman Takes Command

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U.S. Army Corps Advances Port’s Wider, Deeper, Safer Effort; 55-Foot Target Depth Approved


Port View The effort to make The Port of Virginia the deepest and safest port on the U.S East Coast continues to advance as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today issued its critical, final authorization to move ahead with the Wider, Deeper, Safer project.

Gathright Dam officials cancel first pulse release


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. (U.S. Army Photo/Patrick Bloodgood) Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have canceled Wednesday's pulse release at Gathright Dam.

Local Army engineer district changes leaders


Waterfield Serenity On June 13, 2018, Col. Patrick Kinsman will assume command of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Col. Jason Kelly, in a Change of Command ceremony set for 10 a.m. at the city of Norfolk’s Half Moone Center here.

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets June 7, 2018


Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Aerial Photo Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD), remain an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Community members can learn more about this Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) and hear the latest cleanup progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting held at the Suffolk Chesapeake Courtyard Marriott, 8060 Harbour View Blvd., in Suffolk on Thursday, June 7th, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

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Representatives from federal, state and local agencies work on finalizing details for the Lower Virginia Peninsula Coastal Resilience Tournament. The tournament is a game where teams compete to develop flood risk investments that reduce the greatest amount of risk while managing local budgets and citizen response.
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Representatives from federal, state and local agencies work on finalizing details for the Lower Virginia Peninsula Coastal Resilience Tournament. The tournament is a game where teams compete to develop flood risk investments that reduce the greatest amount of risk while managing local budgets and citizen response. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
  • Representatives from federal, state and local agencies work on finalizing details for the Lower Virginia Peninsula Coastal Resilience Tournament. The tournament is a game where teams compete to develop flood risk investments that reduce the greatest amount of risk while managing local budgets and citizen response.
  • The survey vessel Ewell, a 61 foot catamaran outfitted with the latest multibeam SONAR technology and a crane capable of lifting 4,500 pounds, will serve as a dual-purpose vessel for the district, performing both as a survey vessel and marine debris removal vessel.
  • The survey vessel Ewell, a 61 foot catamaran outfitted with the latest multibeam SONAR technology and a crane capable of lifting 4,500 pounds, will serve as a dual-purpose vessel for the district, performing both as a survey vessel and marine debris removal vessel.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District broke ground on Ramstein High School on March 28, with partners from Ramstein High School, the Department of Defense Education Activity Europe, the U.S. Air Force, the Federal Office for Federal Construction (ABB), and the German regional construction office (LBB).
  • Fog settles in along the Elizabeth River as cranes offload cargo from a ship docked at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia.
  • NORFOLK, Va. -- The Norfolk District debris removal vessel MOBJACK sits moored at the district's dock as the Container Ship Octavia arrives at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal across the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, July 28, 2017. The MOBJACK's mission is to patrol the federal navigation channels removing debris, which could damage ships, like the Octavia, as they navigate to and from the various port facilities in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
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