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  • November

    NAO-2024-01939 (Amazon Data Services, Louisa, Virginia)

    Amazon Data Services, Inc. has proposed to construct a Data Center Campus to be known as Northeast Creek Technology Campus within Louisa County Technology and Overlay District.

  • October

    NAO-1995-08595 (VARTF LJ-17/MJ-14 Sunken Meadow Site, Surry County, Virginia

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish and operate a stream and non-tidal wetland compensatory mitigation project known as LJ-17/MJ-14 Sunken Meadow (Project) in the James River watershed. The Sponsor proposes to generate approximately 39, 134 Unified Stream Methodology (USM) credits and approximately 176 non-tidal wetland credits through the completion of on-site restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities
  • Debris Removal Claytor Lake

    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.

  • NAO-2010-00404 (Norfolk International Terminals (North and South) Dredging, Norfolk, Virginia)

    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) is proposing to perform new and maintenance dredging by mechanical and/or hydraulic methods to deepen and widen the approach channel and berthing area at its facility known as Norfolk International Terminal-North (NNIT) and to deepen the approach channel and berthing area at its facility known as Norfolk International Terminal-South (SNIT) on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia to provide safe navigation for the Ultra Large Container Vessels.

  • NAO-2016-01105 (Utterback Assemblage, Prince Williams, Virginia)

    The proposed project includes the placement of fill material for filling and grading, public road improvement, stormwater management facilities, and other associated infrastructure for the construction of a residential development. A total of 1.83 acres and 402 linear feet of waters of the US will be permanently impacted. Permanent impacts include 0.13 acre of forested wetlands, 0.6 acre of emergent wetlands, 1.04 acre of open water, 188 linear feet of perennial stream, 132 linear feet of intermittent stream, 12 feet of ephemeral stream, and 70 linear feet of culvert removal and temporary impacts include 0.01 acre of emergent wetlands, 0.1.6 acre of open water and 17 linear feet of intermittent stream.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors (contracted through FEMA) corralled debris into a centralized location in preparation for debris removal by crane.

    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.

  • NAO-2009-1274 (North Pointe Phase II, Albemarle County, Virginia)

    Great Northern Management Company is proposing to construct a mixed-use development known as North Pointe - Phase II. All Work will occur in Albemarle County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2006-05947 (Kinder Morgan, Newport News, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes to deepen the Kinder Morgan facility’s permitted dredge depths of -55 ft MLW to -57 ft MLW to match the proposed depth of the existing federal channel (to include overdepth).

  • NAO-2020-02065 (Russell Branch Parkway, Sterling, Virginia)

    Belmont-Rte. 7, LLC proposes to construct a roadway extension within the Goose Creek drainage area in Loudoun County, Virginia. The activities will impact 0.03-acres of palustrine forested wetlands, 0.09-acres of palustrine emergent wetlands, 888 linear feet (0.25 acre) of perennial stream channel, and 1,281 linear feet (0.23 acre) of intermittent stream channel. In compliance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the NHPA, the Corps is soliciting comments on the proposed project from the public; federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties. This public notice provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on the undertaking’s effects on historic properties and resolution of adverse effects. The Corps is requesting comments to assist in evaluation of the effects of the project on historic properties and evaluation of alternatives or modifications which could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties.

  • NAO-2024-01631 (Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia)

    The Country Club of Virginia – Tuckahoe Site is proposing to reshape and existing pond within the golf course by excavating upland soil and then placing this soil within the pond in a different location as well as maintenance of an existing outfall structure at 101 Daniels Road, Henrico County, Virginia.

  • CENAO-WRO (Coastal Seaplane)

    The Proposed Action is for Coastal Seaplanes to establish a commercial seaplane enterprise that will operate in the Elizabeth River and the York River in Virginia under current seaplane policy pursuant to 36 CFR § 328. This regulation requires the commercial operation of seaplanes from federal project waters to obtain written approval of the District Engineer following consultation with and the necessary clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other appropriate public authorities and affected interests.

  • NAO-2023-1900 Reissuance of RP-11

    The Corps is announcing the reissuance of Regional Permit 11, for use by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

  • September

    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.

  • NAO-2024-2434 (Berry Hill Extension, Pittsylvania, Virginia)

    The applicant for this project is the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT is proposing to expand the existing Berry Hill Road to 4 lanes from the intersection of Oak Hill Road and Berry Hill road 2.3 mile to the new Berry Hill Connector in Pittsylvania County, VA. The public notice is dated September 30, 2024 and the comment period will end October 30, 2024.

  • NAO-2020-00850 (Leesville Hydroeletric Plant, Gretna, Virginia)

    As part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for Appalachian Power Company's (APCo) Smith Mountain Hydroelectric Project, APCo has a debris management plan that is part of its FERC license requirements that assigns certain responsibilities for management, collection, and removal of debris from the Smith Mountain Project including Leesville Reservoir. The proposed project seeks to fulfill that responsibility by constructing a floating boom system to manage debris more efficiently. The debris being transported into Leesville reservoir from the Pigg River is estimated to be 65-75% of the debris load entering the reservoir.
  • Aerial

    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.
  • 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 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.
  • South Mills Bridge, Camden County, NC

    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.

  • 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).
  • The USACE Norfolk District inspection team takes a jon boat to the entrance of the outlet tunnel of the Gathright Dam to perform a primarily visual inspection of the major dam safety components on May 11 during the semi-annual dam inspection. (U.S. Army photo/Breeana Harris)

    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.