25 Jan 2022

Norfolk District receives $328M in federal funds from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Last week, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announced the work plans for two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act– which will provide the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with an additional $328 million for fiscal year 2022.

2 Jul 2021

Norfolk District invites public to virtual change of command ceremony July 8

NORFOLK, Va. – Col. Brian P. Hallberg will assume command of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in a change of command ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. July 8 at the city’s Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. The public may view the ceremony live on the District’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. 

28 May 2021

USACE hosts FNOD Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting June 3

SUFFOLK, Va. — 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) virtual meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. June 3 via Webex.

31 Mar 2021

Norfolk District’s site assessment for FEMA assists Virginia vaccination center opening

A multidisciplinary team from the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an assessment of a local site for conversion into a federally supported community vaccination center here last week.

26 Dec 2019

Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channels

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.

18 Nov 2019

Norfolk District and young scientists intersect during geotagging event

Students and teachers from Norfolk Christian Lower School geoprocessed data with employees from Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to recognize GIS Day.

29 Jul 2019

From slide rule to role model: Longtime project manager set to retire from Norfolk District

NORFOLK, Va. – A major asset at Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is calling it a career after more than four decades on the job. Beloved, admired and respected among Corps colleagues and partners alike, Robert Pretlow is stepping away after 44 years of federal service.

22 Jul 2019

Norfolk District begins James River dredging

NORFOLK, Va. – James River Federal Navigation Project engineers are ramping up efforts to minimize shoaling effects and improve safe navigation along Central Virginia’s winding watershed. Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting Corp. commenced maintenance dredging Sunday in the 7.6-mile Dancing Point-Swann Point channel.

1 Jul 2019

Leaders sign Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management project just got another boost from city officials and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Col. Patrick Kinsman, district commander, and City Manager Doug Smith signed the design agreement Friday, clearing a path for the Army and Norfolk to share costs in funding and developing full designs for the first construction feature.

6 Nov 2018

USACE Norfolk District oyster restoration reaps STEM results

Norfolk Christian Schools students took part in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics - collectively known as STEM - event held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Oyster Reef Team here, Nov. 1. The trip to the Norfolk District oyster reef was also designed to give the students a first-hand experience in conservation and restoration of the native mollusk.

10 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence: District Status & Evacuations

District issues guidance for Zone A employee evacuations and reporting instructions for Tuesday, Sept. 11.

20 Mar 2018

Efforts to Make the City of Norfolk More Resilient Against Coastal Storms Passes Critical Milestone

The effort to make the city of Norfolk more resilient against coastal storms took a step forward last week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, approved the team to move forward in the study process.

27 Oct 2017

Corps Releases Draft Report for Coastal Storm and Flood Risks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a draft feasibility report for addressing coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable property, populations, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the city.

18 May 2017

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through May 21.

22 Feb 2017

National Engineers Week: Military Engineers Transform Dreams into Reality

Military engineers from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Navy (USN) continue to work hard to transform today’s dreams into tomorrow’s reality. Showcasing creativity, passion, and technical acumen, these engineers are creating a better future.

9 Oct 2015

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled for Oct. 13

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

15 Sep 2015

Norfolk Harbor and Channels Deepening NEPA public scoping meeting scheduled for Sept. 24; comment period underway

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its project partner, Virginia Port Authority, invite the public to attend a National Environmental Policy Act scoping meeting Sept. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the third floor of Nauticus Museum, Living Sea Landing, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia.

15 Sep 2015

Elizabeth River and Southern Branch Navigation Improvements NEPA public scoping meeting scheduled for Sept. 24; comment period underway

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its project partner, Virginia Port Authority, invite the public to attend a National Environmental Policy Act scoping meeting Sept. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the third floor of Nauticus Museum, Living Sea Landing, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia.

2 Sep 2015

Army Corps of Engineers, city of Norfolk announce three-month delay in Willoughby Spit, East Ocean View Coastal Storm Damage and Protection project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Norfolk announce a three-month delay in the start of construction of a coastal storm damage reduction project for Willoughby Spit and East Ocean View beach areas due to the receipt of an unacceptable bid in response to the solicitation.

3 Apr 2015

Norfolk beach expansion combats sea-level rise

Mayor Paul Fraim and other city of Norfolk leaders joined Col. Paul Olsen, Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander, along Ocean View Beach to sign a historic project partnership agreement that lays the foundation for construction of a coastal storm damage reduction project.