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  • September

    ​NAO 2019-01420

    The sponsor proposes to establish, design, construct, and operate a compensatory wetland and stream mitigation site to be known as the Possum Creek Mitigation Bank. The purpose of the mitigation project is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to wetlands and streams and other waters of the United States.

  • 2002-02938

    Spring Creek Land Development LLC proposes to complete construction of a 350-acre mixed-use development. The 350-acre site is part of a larger development that was previously permitted on July 1, 2003.
  • a view of the river with forest on each side

    Corps planning for impacts to Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as a result of Dorian

    Norfolk District officials overseeing the Dismal Swamp and Chesapeake and Albemarle canals, are closely monitoring and preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian.

  • Norfolk District to conduct mosquito treatment Sept. 9

    Weather permitting, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct aerial mosquito treatment over the federal property of Craney Island, Virginia, Sept. 9.
  • A coastal research amphibious buggy drive to the shoreline from the ocean

    Virginia Beach project temporarily halted

    Reinforcing nearly 75% of the oceanfront in roughly two months, the Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project has come to a halt.
  • Satellite image of Hurricane Dorian just of the coast of Florida on Sept. 3, 2019. Image Courtesy National Hurricane Center, NOAA.

    District preps for Dorian, stands ready to respond if commonwealth impacted

    In conjunction with Gov. Ralph Northam’s state of emergency declaration for Virginia yesterday, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) activated its Emergency Operations Center in Richmond to facilitate close coordination with state and federal agencies on pre- and post-storm activities.

  • August

    NAO-2018-02236

    The applicant proposes to fill 0.50 acres of wetlands and 2,301 linear feet of waters for the purpose of constructing a data center complex.
  • Gathright Dam in Alleghany County, Virginia, impounds water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw. Since opening in 1979, the dam has prevented numerous floods, saving countless dollars and lives.

    Gathright Dam’s fourth pulse release of 2019 set for Sept. 4

    COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s fourth water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Sept. 4. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

  • NAO-2008-00254

    The applicant proposes to discharge fill material in 2.56 acres of forested wetlands for the purpose of constructing an office building and attendant structures, including access roads and parking lots, to expand the existing on-site financial services call and data center.

  • NAO-WRR-20190816

    Norfolk District's Regulatory Branch and EPA Region III will hold a stream-restoration meeting for stakeholders to seek input and feedback regarding the potential development of regional curve and/or reference-reach information throughout Virginia.
  • Carissa Agnese, Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District planning department senior biologist, first met Dan Porter, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron base energy manager, while doing a site survey at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia, for a power generation plant.

    From strangers to family

    Thinking she was just going to perform a regular biological site survey, Carissa never suspected that one hour would end up changing the rest of her life. Carissa Agnese, Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District planning department senior biologist, has what is called polycystic kidney disease. It’s a hereditary disease that grows cysts on the kidney, eating away at the tissue until they can’t function anymore.
  • Built in 1934, Deep Creek Bridge is a federally owned and operated facility. The bridge passes over the Dismal Swamp Canal where U.S. Route 17 crosses in Chesapeake, Va. (Official U.S. Army Photo by Patrick Bloodgood)

    USACE pushes ahead with Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has mapped out plans to replace the aging Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, alongside its state and city partners.
  • Gathright Dam in Alleghany County, Virginia, impounds water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw. Since opening in 1979, the dam has prevented numerous floods, saving countless dollars and lives.

    Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for Aug. 14

    Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s third water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Aug. 14.
  • Aerial

    Updated notice of district mosquito spraying date

    Due to logistical issues, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will now conduct aerial mosquito treatment over federal property of Craney Island, Virginia, Aug. 13.

  • NAO-2016-00332

    The District Engineer has established a restricted area in waters surrounding Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
  • an oyster shell is propped up against rocks next to water

    City, district holding reef habitat site public meeting Aug. 21

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Virginia Beach are holding an informational meeting about Phase 1 of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project, the reef-habitat site. It's slated for Aug. 21.

  • NAO-2006-6860

    The District Commander has received a joint application for Federal and State permits for Key West Cottages located in Chincoteague, Virginia to construct rental cottages, pool, bathhouse. A beach area would include a spartina marsh, bulkhead and oyster reef. The dredged boat basin would include a kayak launch. Additional bulkheads would be located throughout the site to support the construction of cottages and infrastructure. A viewing platform along with other supporting amenities are part of this proposal to support the guest and the resort area. A sunken hull located channelward of the property would also be removed during construction.

  • July

    man sits in chair

    From slide rule to role model: Longtime project manager set to retire from Norfolk District

    NORFOLK, Va. – A major asset at Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is calling it a career after more than four decades on the job. Beloved, admired and respected among Corps colleagues and partners alike, Robert Pretlow is stepping away after 44 years of federal service.

  • NAO-2019-01232

    The sponsor proposes to establish, design, construct, and operate a compensatory wetland and stream-mitigation site known as the Oxbowe Farm Mitigation Bank. Its purpose is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to wetlands, streams and other waters of the United States.

  • NAO-2012-00080

    On June 21, the Norfolk District Regulatory Branch issued a public notice soliciting comments as part of the scoping process for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate project alternatives and public-interest review factors for the Virginia Electric Power Company (Dominion) proposal known as the “Surry-Skiffes Creek-Whealton Aerial Transmission Line Project.” In response to several requests, the comment period will be extended until Sept. 3.