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  • March

    NAO-2019-00297

    The bank sponsor proposes to establish, design, construct, and operate a compensatory wetland mitigation bank to be known as the Catlett Mitigation Bank. The purpose of the mitigation site is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to waters, including wetlands, of the United States in the Potomac River drainage basin.
  • Woman in blue jacket points to a computer showing flood areas in Virginia

    Norfolk District pours out the word on Virginia Flood Awareness Week

    This week is Virginia Flood Awareness Week, addressing the nation’s most common and costly natural disaster. The observance foreshadows the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1, and is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management – the commonwealth’s national flood insurance coordinator.
  • Man in suit speaks to class with a conflict resolution slide in the background

    Project management soft skills coached at Norfolk District

    More than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District project managers engaged in a soft skills workshop here Tuesday. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.

  • NAO-2019-00129

    Foggy Bottom Wetlands LLC is proposing to establish a mitigation bank on approximately 32.8 acres of a 140 acre farm southwest of the intersection of Old Nokesville Road and Catlett Road (Route 28) in Fauquier County, Virginia. Comments are due April 7, 2019.
  • a small boat on a creek with threes on either side of the water

    Norfolk District to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging

    CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging early next week – roughly a year ahead of schedule due to lingering impacts from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The maintenance work should be completed by April.
  • A hopper dredge is out on the water

    Thimble Shoal Channel slated for dredging after Norfolk District award

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a maintenance dredging contract to Manson Construction Co. for the Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoal Channel in Virginia, Friday.
  • Greg Steele, left, Norfolk District Water Resources Division chief, along with Mike Darrow, right, Norfolk District deputy district engineer for project management, and Col. Patrick Kinsman, Norfolk District commander, hold up the signed Chief's Report for the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management with Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, USACE commanding general.

    Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management study reaches milestone

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study investigating coastal storm risk management problems and solutions here reached an important milestone last month.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its 2015 FNOD quarterly restoration advisory board meeting March 25, 6-8 p.m., at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia.

    FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets March 7, 2019

    Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD), remain an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Community members can learn more about this Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) and hear the latest cleanup progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting held at the Tidewater Community College/Work Force Solutions at 7000 College Drive Suffolk, VA 23435 on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

  • February

    Adults and children are gathered around a container filed with water to see how much sand the model of a floating bridge can handle before it touched the bottom

    Builders of Bulwark: Norfolk H&H engineer illustrates the heart, path of a problem-solver

    There are creative kids who want to produce art; there are athletic kids who seek sports; and maybe, there are the engineering kids who want to problem-solve. And if that’s the case, people like Leah Weaver would be their inspiration.
  • A pile of rusted chain is in the foreground and in the background is a moored boat.

    Chamber valves to be replaced at Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake

    NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will replace three of eight chamber valves at Great Bridge Lock along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Chesapeake starting today. The $950,000 project is a joint effort by Norfolk District and neighboring Huntington District in West Virginia.

  • PN NAO-2009-00044

    The Living River Restoration Trust proposes to establish a sub-aqueous bottom compensatory mitigation site within the Elizabeth River Basin in the City of Portsmouth. The site is the first proposed under LRRT's modified Program Instrument.
  • Six people standing around in an office

    EWeek spotlight: Desire to ‘build things’ leads former Soldier into role as Norfolk District project manager

    After joining the Army as a teenager and training in combat arms, Mike Anderson turned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a way to channel his creativity. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, which began Sunday, is an observation dedicated to raising public awareness of engineer contributions to quality of life. And with USACE serving as a globally recognized leader in engineering, Norfolk District is home to many who serve in this capacity.
  • 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)

    EPA, Army propose revised ‘waters of the United States’ definition

    The proposed new definition of “waters of the United States,” which clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act, has been published in the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army announced Thursday.

  • NAO-REG-190214

    The proposed new definition of "waters of the United States," which clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act, has been published in the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army announced Feb. 14.
  • 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.