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‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s...

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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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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)

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USACE seeks public comments on potential future changes to nationwide permits
3/19/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program...
Public invited to virtual meeting on Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot cleanup
3/3/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites community members to the quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting Thursday, March 5, to discuss the ongoing environmental cleanup at the...
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
2/23/2026
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not...
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...
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Libby Dam Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Grant
5/4/2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Libby Dam spotlight Volunteer Barbara Grant, as part of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026). In 2025, Libby Dam ranked No. 60 of 322 USACE-managed projects in...
US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Update on Ongoing Drought Conditions and Reservoir Operations
5/4/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District hosts a weekly Water Management Stakeholder Call to provide a detailed briefing on current hydrology, weather forecasts, and...
Insight into the Photocatalytic Degradation Mechanism for “Forever Chemicals” PFNA by Reduced Graphene Oxide/WO3 Nanoflower Heterostructures
5/4/2026
Abstract: Water contamination with “forever chemicals” like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) poses significant toxicity to the environment. Since they are the most persistent synthetic...
Impact of Vessel Operations on Navigation Channel Stability and the Broader Environment: Insights from a Workshop Held 4–5 September 2024
5/4/2026
Abstract: Vessel operations in the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) portfolio of waterways create a range of environmental and navigation challenges. This report documents the proceedings of a...
Characterizing Lithium-Ion Battery Health and Mitigating Transportation and Recycling Hazards
5/4/2026
Abstract: With the growing trend toward electric vehicle (EV) use, the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective energy storage grows increasingly crucial. The ability to effectively characterize...
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