19 May 2025

Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on May 21

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on May 21st, over the federal property on Craney Island.

31 Jan 2025

USACE, Virginia Beach to host public meetings on Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Feb 3-8

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District alongside the City of Virginia Beach will host four in-person engagement opportunities during the week of Feb. 3-8 in support of the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

28 Oct 2024

Debris Removal Effort Ramps Up at Claytor Lake with Additional Resources

DUBLIN, Va., October 23, 2024 – Debris removal operations at Claytor Lake have intensified as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), deploys additional resources to accelerate recovery from Hurricane Helene.

21 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins largest Virginia debris removal mission in 20 years at Claytor Lake

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, officially began debris removal operations at Claytor Lake, Oct. 19, following Hurricane Helene's aftermath. This is the largest debris removal mission in Virginia since 2003, and it aims to clear approximately 300 acre-feet of debris from the waterways to ensure public safety and restore normal conditions in the region.

30 Sep 2024

Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on October 1

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on October 1st, over the federal property on Craney Island.

18 Sep 2024

Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on September 20

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Sep 20th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

16 Sep 2024

Gathright Dam pulse release set for Sep 18

NORFOLK – The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

13 Sep 2024

South Mills Bridge Closure for Maintenance

SOUTH MILLS, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct maintenance repair work on the South Mills Bridge, located on the Dismal Swamp Canal, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The repairs, which are necessary to address issues identified during routine inspections, are part of the Corps’ ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable infrastructure.

13 Sep 2024

Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $101 million in potential federal financing for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia

WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2024) – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP).

11 Sep 2024

Public invited to Gathright Dam info session on water management and river health, Sept. 19

Covington, VA—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District along with partners from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the U.S. Forest Service are hosting the annual public information meeting on Thursday, 19 Sept. from 3pm to 5:30pm at the Gathright Dam Visitors Center, Lower Level.

26 Aug 2024

Miami-Dade County moves closer toward coastal resiliency with key project endorsement

Today, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief's Report for the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study, propelling the study to the next phase of Congressional authorization and funding.

23 Aug 2024

Gathright Dam pulse release set for Aug 24

NORFOLK — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, beginning at approximately 6 a.m

22 Aug 2024

Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on August 23

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Aug. 23 over federal property on Craney Island.

16 Aug 2024

Craney Island mosquito treatment scheduled for August 21

Portsmouth, VA— The 757th Airlift Squadron assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct an aerial mosquito spray over Craney Island and the Churchland section of Portsmouth overnight Tuesday, 21 Aug. In the event of weather or mechanical delays, the mission will take place on Wednesday, 22 Aug.

14 Aug 2024

Deep Creek Bridge Closure for Maintenance

USACE closes Deep Creek Bridge for Maintenance on 18 August 2024.

8 Aug 2024

District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for August 9

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on August 10th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

2 Aug 2024

Gathright Dam pulse release set for Aug 7

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va. Wednesday, August 7, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

26 Jul 2024

City of Hampton and USACE sign agreement to unite for coastal resiliency

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, and the City of Hampton signed a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement on Friday, July 26 to kick off the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study in partnership with the City of Hampton and neighboring municipalities.

26 Jul 2024

Norfolk District Contracting Division to host virtual career fair Aug. 1

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Contracting Division will host a virtual career fair Aug. 1 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The meeting will include a discussion about a day in the life of a developmental contract specialist and a question-and-answer session with prospective employees.

23 Jul 2024

757th Airlift Squadron to conduct aerial moquito spray over Craney Island July 23

The 757th Airlift Squadron assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct an aerial mosquito spray over Craney Island and the Churchland section of Portsmouth overnight Tuesday, 23 July 2023. In the event of weather or mechanical delays, the mission will take place on July 24 or 25.