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  • February

    Man poses for photo by standing outside. Pier is in the background.

    Hero of the Week: Project manager solves glitches with creativity, teamwork

    Johnny Grandison Jr. knows how to solve problems. After approximately 20 years working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he’s developed two go-to elements to ensure the district delivers the mission: strong teamwork and creative thinking. Earning this week’s Norfolk District Hero of the Week, Grandison, who is part of the programs and project management division, was nominated by John Flint, the military programs branch chief.

  • NAO-1995-04001

    Dam Neck Danger Zone Modification- The Navy is seeking authorization to amend the existing danger zone to accurately identify the hazards associated with training and mission operations. The proposed amendment will identify the area within the current danger zone boundary where live fire exercises are no longer conducted and no restriction to surface navigation exists. In addition, the proposed amendment will remove references to live fire range conditions and safety procedures as shore-to-sea gunnery operations are no longer conducted.

  • NAO-WRD-OP-190206

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will perform valve replacement and diving at Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Virginia, starting Feb. 20 and concluding around March 16.
  • man with blue sweater poses in front of water

    Hero of the Week: O&M project manager digs district, puts passion into recruiting

    “To me, the three things that make up a great job are what I have here,” said the district operations and maintenance project manager. “I like what I do, I like my boss and I like the people I work with -- those are my three checkmarks.”

  • 2016-02232

    Henrico County, Virginia, proposes to construct a portion of Woodman Road, including the discharge of fill material on 1.67 acres of wetlands and 194 linear feet of stream with appropriate compensatory mitigation for the purpose of transportation.
  • Col. Jason E. Kelly

    Former Norfolk District commander earns ‘Career Achievement Award’ for STEM leadership

    Col. Jason Kelly, now the Transatlantic Afghanistan District commander, has earned the 2019 Career Achievement Black Engineer of the Year Award for his leadership and commitment to advancing career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.
  • Woman in Air Force uniform on left and male in Army uniform on right talk to each other with a few people sitting at the table around them

    Former Soldier, current Norfolk District engineer named first ‘Hero of the Week’

    Matt McKeehan seems like a natural choice as the Norfolk District’s first “Hero of the Week.” After all, he specializes in laying groundwork to be built upon.
  • Federal hiring event held at Norfolk District

    Help wanted: Norfolk District looks to ‘build the bench’ at 4th annual career fair

    About 50 college students and recent graduates turned out for the 2019 Federal Careers Open House, hosted Wednesday by Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The group learned more about the pathways to federal hire and specific job openings.

  • January

    Open House Flyer taking place on January 30, 2019 at the Waterfield Building. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    USACE hosts 4th annual career fair for college students and recent grads

    College students and recent graduates in the Hampton Roads area are invited to the Norfolk District’s Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 30.

  • Norfolk District member’s tidiness sparks donation-transport mission

    What started with a can of buttercream cake frosting led to a nearly 500-pound donation headed for a local food bank.
  • The Ewell in Norfolk Harbor

    USACE, Port of Virginia ramp up Norfolk Harbor deepening efforts

    NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Virginia Port Authority are proceeding with design measures to expand Norfolk Harbor’s shipping channels, which will improve navigation and energize the national, state and local economy.
  • Man in safety vest and hard had talks on walkie-talkie

    USACE Norfolk navigation team mows down barriers to Fort Eustis dredging

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Norfolk District Water Resources Division team will complete a site-management project supporting Fort Eustis Third Port of Embarkation dredging here this week.

  • NAO-REG 01162019

    Due to the lapse in appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA and the Department of the Army (Army) have postponed the planned January 23 public hearing on the proposed new "Waters of the United States" definition until after appropriations have passed to fund the EPA.

  • NAO-2006-7258

    CFalls LLC proposes to construct a single-family home subdivision, road network, condominiums, community pool, clubhouse, sewer lines, waters lines and stormwater management facilities known as Chickahominy Falls Section III on about 81 acres in Hanover County, Virginia. Public comment period ends Feb. 14.

  • NAO-2015-01165

    The project consists of the discharge of fill material into waters of the United States associated with the development of an industrial complex with two 2-story data center buildings, equipment areas, an office/warehouse building, access roads, parking areas, utilities, storm water management facilities and associated infrastructure at the subject location.

  • NAO-2013-02226

    City of Virginia Beach proposes to impact 1.14 acres of forested wetlands for the westward expansion of Nimmo Parkway and the realignment of the intersection of Nimmo Parkway and West Neck Road to alleviate traffic and provide access to the Department of Veteran’s Services (DVS) Veterans Care Clinic (VCC) in Virginia Beach, VA. The applicant proposes to mitigate the permanent loss of 1.14 acres of forested wetlands at a ratio of 2:1 and through the purchase of 2.28 credits from the Great Dismal Swamp Mitigation Bank.

  • WRD-P-190108

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to attend a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping meeting for the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Native Oyster Recovery Program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • NAO-2017-00700

    CBAY-VA LLC proposes to establish a mitigation bank on 198 acres near Middleburg in Loudoun County, Virginia. Comments are due February 6, 2019.

  • December

    The Arlington National Cemetery administration building houses cemetery staff who plan, coordinate and participate in funeral services, as well as provides waiting areas for family and friends to gather prior to funeral ceremonies.

    Corps awards $9.8 million contract to Leesburg based company

    A Leesburg, Virginia based small business is tasked with completing the more than $9.8 million project, which will update, repair and refurbish the 1976-built facility.

  • NAO-2001-02223/18-V1872

    HOFD Ashville Park, LLC & Ashville Park Owners Association propose the construction of the drainage improvements required by the City of Virginia Beach and the development of the remaining Villages including the supporting infrastructure at the existing, partially developed Ashville Park residential subdivision in Virginia Beach. The applicant proposes to impact 0.31 acres of open water, 0.74 acres of emergent wetlands, 2.23 acres of scrub/shrub wetlands and 0.12 acres of forested wetlands.