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USACE Celebrates 250 Years of Building Strong

From the appointment of the first uniformed Army engineers by the Continental Congress on 16 June 1775, over the last 250 years U.S. Army Engineers...

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USACE Norfolk District Mission Video

This mission video showcases the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Norfolk District—from its enduring legacy in civil and military engineering to its...

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Phase II Oyster Reef Progress: Ecosystem Restoration

Civil Engineer Nick Ingold explains developments in the planning process of the proposed Phase II reef construction for the Broad Bay area in...

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ITL finds success in DARPA partnership
2/5/2026 UPDATED
Partnerships are a cornerstone of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s mission to deliver cutting-edge science and engineering solutions for the nation. One such partnership...
GeoClimate Intelligence Platform: A Web-Based Framework for Environmental Data Analysis
2/5/2026
Abstract: Environmental science education faces a critical barrier: programming requirements prevent students, novice researchers, and domain experts from accessing planetary-scale datasets. This...
Upscaling Nature-Based Solutions for Reducing Risk from Natural Hazards: From Process to Practice
2/5/2026
Abstract: Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer an innovative approach to reducing risks from natural hazards, aligning ecological processes with engineering objectives. However, successfully scaling NbS...
Evaluating Snow Pavement Strength in Remote Cold Environments via California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Russian Snow Penetrometer (RSP) Combined Testing
2/5/2026
Abstract: Accurate assessment of compacted snow strength is critical for ensuring the safety and performance of snow runways in cold environments. The Russian Snow Penetrometer (RSP) is widely used in...
Compressed Snow Blocks: Evaluating the Feasibility of Adapting Earth Block Technology for Cold Regions
2/5/2026
Abstract: Snow construction plays a crucial role in military operations in cold regions, providing tactical fortifications, thermal insulation, and emergency infrastructure in environments where...
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News

This Limited Reevaluation Report (LRR) and accompanying Environmental Assessment (EA) present the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of a limited reevaluation study of the coastal storm damage problems and needs of 7.3 miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline within the city of Norfolk, Virginia. A 1983 Feasibility Report, also conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recommended an implementable plan for a coastal storm damage reduction project which was later authorized for construction by Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. The Authorized Project consisted of the construction and periodic sand renourishment of a protective beach berm along the entire study area shoreline. Preconstruction Engineering and Design (PED) investigations leading to the construction of the Authorized Project were put on hold from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s due to a shift in local priorities in the study area resulting from the construction of two major Navy dredging/sand placement projects and state funding for the construction of offshore breakwaters. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel brought about a renewed interest in the Authorized Project and with support at the local and Federal levels, PED investigations restarted to include the completion of a limited reevaluation study to determine whether there was continued Federal and local interest in the construction of the Authorized Project or a reformulated project plan. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the LRR and accompanying EA must be made available to the public in the affected area for thirty (30) days to allow for review and comment.

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NORFOLK, Va. -- A new day dawns on the Norfolk District's Waterfield Building and Fort Norfolk near downtown Norfolk, July 28, 2017. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

Visit Fort Norfolk

FORT NORFOLK, Va. -- Fort Norfolk stands open for visitors June 1, 2012. The fort, which is maintained and preserved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

Latest news

USACE Norfolk District Activates Emergency Management Team to Support Virginia Response to Winter Storm Fern
1/27/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and emergency management personnel to support the Commonwealth of Virginia and partner...
FNOD draft public involvement plan available for public comment
1/26/2026 UPDATED
The public is invited to comment within a 30-day period on the 2026 FNOD Public Involvement Plan (PIP) which replaces the February 2023 PIP. This discusses the public involvement activities that will...
USACE Announces Temporary Halt of Water Releases from Gathright Dam for Routine Inspection of Outlet Tunnel
1/22/2026
COVINGTON, VA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District will temporarily halt water releases from the Gathright Dam for a routine inspection of the outlet tunnel. The halt will occur...
Norfolk District schedules aerial mosquito treatment at Craney Island on Oct. 14
10/9/2025
The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Tuesday, Oct. 14, over federal property on Craney Island, with a backup date of Wednesday, Oct. 15...
USACE Norfolk District, City of Portsmouth reschedule adulticide aerial mosquito spraying for Oct 6
10/3/2025
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial adulticide mosquito spraying on Monday, Oct. 6, over federal property on Craney...
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