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  • August

    Section 408 Review of Embassy Suites Patio Improvement, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Interested parties are hereby notified of a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. Section 408) that has been received and will be evaluated by the Norfolk District. The action being considered is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has the potential to impact the Virginia Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project. The action is proposed at the Embassy Suites Virginia Beach immediately landward of the federal project’s seawall between 41st and 42nd and includes constructing and/or installing aluminum picket railings, wood decks, paver areas, concrete sidewalks, and at grade landscaping within the seawall easement.

  • Section 408 Review of Sand Maintenance and Structural Activities, Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Interested parties are hereby notified of a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. Section 408) that has been received and will be evaluated by the Norfolk District.  Written comments, including any objections to the proposed alteration, stating reasons therefore, are being solicited from anyone having an interest in the requested alteration.  The action being considered is located in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Virginia and has the potential to impact the Sandbridge Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project.  The action is proposed at 2852 Sandfiddler Road and includes the construction of a bulkhead on private property and the relocation of excess sand back onto Sandbridge Beach.   
  • Aerial

    District schedules mosquito management spraying for Craney Island for Wednesday

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18th over the federal property on Craney Island.

  • NAO-1995-08595

    The Nature Conservancy, Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund sponsor, proposes to establish, design, construct and operate the MJ-13 James River Mitigation Site in Powhatan, Virginia, with the public notice comment period ending September 11.
  • Gathright Dam overlooking upstream at Lake Moomaw. 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/Breeana Harris)

    Gathright Dam’s second pulse release set for Wednesday

    COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday, August 11.

  • July

    NAO-2009-1460

    The City of Virginia Beach proposes the continued fill of 20 acres of excavation-induced surface waters at their Whitehurst Borrow Pit Dredged Material Management Area located off Oceana Blvd., as dredge disposal has been reclaiming the borrow pit since 2010. Public comment period ends August 11.
  • Gathright Dam at the dam crest overlooking upstream at Lake Moomaw. 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/Breeana Harris)

    Gathright Dam’s first pulse release set for Wednesday

    COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s first water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday, July 21.

  • CENAO-WRR NAO-1995-08595 (Hazel River)

    The proposed compensatory mitigation site (Site) is located west of the intersection of Ryland Chapel Road and Crookes Farm Road near Rixeyville in Culpeper County, Virginia.  

  • NOTICE OF RELEASE OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER PLAN AT DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 

    The Defense Logistics Agency announces the release of the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the 2019 Master Plan at Defense Supply Center Richmond located in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2009-5001

    Lyon Shipyard proposes dredging and the construction of a travel lift and piers in Norfolk, Virginia, on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, with a public comment period ending Aug. 6.

  • CENAO-WR-RN NAO-2019-00878

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:  HEDR Hartland LP proposes to modify the existing authorized Hartland Phase II permit to include additional impacts to construct Phase III of a residential development at the subject location. 
  • The Waterfield Building, located on the grounds of historic Fort Norfolk, opened in 1983 and serves as the headquarters for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

    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. 

  • June

    Section 408 Review of Sand Maintenance Activities, Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    The considered actions may impact the Sandbridge Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project and include removing excess sand that has migrated onto private property for relocation onto Sandbridge Beach.

  • NAO-2020-02444

    Public comment closes July 22 for the Pamunkey Indian Tribal Gaming Authority proposal of construction and dredging on and near the Elizabeth River's eastern branch for an slated resort casino in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Gathright Dam at the dam crest overlooking downstream. 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/Breeana Harris)

    Gathright Dam pulse release canceled as river conditions ‘favorable’

    NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled the upcoming pulse release scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.

  • NAO-2020-00984

    The applicant is proposing the construction of a new interchange to reduce current and future traffic congestion at the intersection of Balls Ford Road and the Prince William County Parkway (Route 234). 
  • Aerial

    District schedules mosquito management spraying for Craney Island June 17

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 17 over the federal property on the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area in Portsmouth, Virginia.

  • NAO 2020-0149

    Public comment for the dredging of a navigation channel, community turning basin and private mooring areas for four property owners in Crab Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, closes July 14. 
  • Gathright Dam at the dam crest overlooking upstream at Lake Moomaw. 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/Breeana Harris)

    Corps to host virtual stakeholders public meeting for Gathright Dam pulse releases

    COVINGTON, Va. – The Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a virtual stakeholders public meeting on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the Gathright Dam and the upcoming scheduled pulse releases. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

  • NAO-2020-02302

    The Norfolk District received a joint permit application for Federal and State permits. The applicant proposes to place fill in waters of the U.S. for a mixed use residential and industrial development in Augusta County, VA.