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After Michael rainfall, USACE cancels final Gathright Dam pulse release for the year


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 this year's final pulse release scheduled for Oct. 17 at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va.

Virginia Beach, Corps to host open house for Lynnhaven Ecosystem Restoration Project


WHY RESTORE THE LYNNHAVEN RIVER? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Virginia Beach are hosting an informational meeting about the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project today, Wednesday, October 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Cox High School, 2425 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach.

Corps to spray for mosquitos at Craney Island Sept. 28


Aerial Spraying The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct aerial mosquito treatment over federal property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area on Friday, Sept. 28th. Crabbe Aviation, LLC, will use an Air Tractor, a fixed-wing aircraft similar to a dust cropper, to conduct a mosquito larvicide aerial treatment; weather permitting.

District modifies, reissues regional general permits


The commander of the Norfolk District approved the reissuance and modification of six regional general permits which streamline the authorization of projects that have minimal impact on the aquatic environment.

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Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018.
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Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018. The following day crews also moved "Anzio Annie", a German-manufactured K5-series rail gun, which was captured by U.S. forces during World War II, to the new facility. Due to the size and weight of theartillery pieces the building will be built around them. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
  • Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018.
  • Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018.
  • Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018.
  • 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.
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At 9:00 a.m. the release from #GathrightDam will be gradually decreased from 1,600 cubic feet per second to 800 cub… https://t.co/c6RX77Sdei
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Final Gathright Dam pulse release for 2018 cancelled due to rainfall from Michael in the Jackson River basin.… https://t.co/VxJTYqeSFq
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Lynnhaven River Ecosystem Restoration Project Public Open House taking place tonight 6-7:30pm at Frank W. Cox High… https://t.co/NcyP0EbrBE
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RT @NWSWakefieldVA: Here is the latest information on #Michael. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southern portions of the area. A High…
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#GathrightDam's release rate for today is set at 311cfs. #CovingtonVa #JacksonRiver
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RT @PortlandCorps: Portland District structural engineer, Joel Prusi, working in the bucket to perform an inspection of the John Day naviga…
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MG Jeffrey Milhorn, our @ArmyCorpsNAD commander, aboard the #USACE Survey Vessel Ewell today. General Milhorn visit… https://t.co/umiJWBGV5A
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