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  • July

    NAO-2015-01390/16-V0996

    NVR, Inc. proposes to construct a mixed-use residential and commercial development that will include townhomes, multi-family two-over-twos, condominiums, apartments, office space with retail and outdoor recreation space, and East-West Drive, a collector road to connect to the proposed Herndon Metro Station in Fairfax County, Virginia. Permanent impacts are to 1.96 acres of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) and 0.24 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM). Comment period ends August 15, 2016.

  • Gathright Dam pulse release schedule for Wednesday

    Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday.

  • CENAO 2016-1204

    A M King Construction Company, L.L.C. proposes to impact 1.99 acres of jurisdictional waters (13,371 square feet of emergent wetlands, 72,976 square feet of scrub/scrub wetlands, 82 linear feet (164 square feet) of intermittent stream and 94 linear feet (188 square feet) of jurisdictional ditch) for the construction of a pad site, buildings, parking areas, connecting roadways and associated infrastructure associated with Project Minecraft in the Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The project is located in waters and wetlands associated with hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03010201 Nottoway River watershed in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

  • June

    NAO-2016-00134/VMRC#16-V0757

    The applicant proposes to reduce bank erosion and eliminate sediment loading downstream within the Maury and James Rivers by restoring approximately 400 linear feet of the Maury River through the excavation of a mid-channel bar, discharging the excavated material and imported fill material along 450 feet of the left river bank to create a vegetated bankfull, floodplain bench; installing two rock vanes; sloping the riverbank and establishing a riparian buffer. The project is located in Glasgow, Virginia.

  • After heavy rainfall, Gathright Dam begins controlled flood release

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will began a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia today.

  • 2007-01261, 15-V1399

    Gillies Creek Recycling Center is proposing to expand the existing facility by constructing additional storage space. The project will consist of two phases, and it will impact a total of 4.7 acres of forested wetlands, 1,683 linear feet of ephemeral channel, and 0.2 acre of excavated ditch. Impacts will be mitigated for by purchasing 9.4 wetland credits and 723 stream credits.
  • City of Richmond, Virginia work crews install high water mark signs around the city marking the height of historic flood waters as part of the High Water Mark Initiative. The initiative was developed in partnership with Venture Richmond and the Virginia Silver Jackets and includes the Virginia Department of Conservation and recreation, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency High Water Mark Initiative and Region III, National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Wakefield, U.S. Geological Survey Water Science Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District to promote flood awareness within the city.

    Richmond to Unveil High Water Mark Intitiative

    The City of Richmond in partnership with state and federal agencies will unveil a High Water Mark Initiative at Pony Pasture Rapids Park, 7200 Riverside Drive, Richmond, VA on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1 0 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers derrick boat ELIZABETH sits moored at the North Landing Bridge as contractors work to repair the bridge June 21, 2016. The ELIZABETH provided logistical support and manpower to the repair operations, which were needed after gearing was damaged by a barge strike on June 4. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Corps completes initial repairs of North Landing Bridge

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, completed repairs on damaged gear teeth and steel girders caused during a barge accident June 4.

  • NAO-2015-01440

    The sponsor proposes to establish, design, construct, and operate a compensatory wetland and stream mitigation site to be known as Thompson Place 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 in the Upper New River Basin. The project is located near Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia

  • Fort Norfolk closure extended through June 26

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the current Fort Norfolk closure through June 26.

  • NAO-2005-01473

    The applicant proposes construct a portion of a sanitary sewer line associated with the development of an apartment complex consisting of 373 units and associated roads, utilities, and parking in Goochland County, Virginia. The project site drains into Broad Branch, a tributary to Tuckahoe Creek, which drains into the James River, a navigable water of the U.S.
  • COVINGTON, Va. -- Gathright Dam's intake tower rises out of Lake Moomaw Dec. 12, 2012. The earthen and rolled rock-fill dam impounds the flow of the Jackson River and creates Lake Moomaw, serving both flood control and recreational purposes. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct five pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from July through October 2016.
  • The North Landing Bridge spans the Atlantic Coastal Waterway between Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 65 year old dual span swing bridge was hit by a barge in the early morning hours of March 1, 2016.

    Corps plans 6-hour closure to repair North Landing Bridge

    After being struck twice by barges earlier this year, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans on closing the North Landing Bridge for six hours to partially repair the damaged structure.

  • CENAO-WR-R-06132016

    On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue the 50 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue two new NWPs.

  • NAO-2016-00961

    The Navy proposes to continue the construction of the North Gate, South Gate and perimeter fence project that was originally authorized under a State Program General Permit (SPGP). The majority of the work has already been completed. The applicant proposes additional impacts, which are now beyond the limits of the SPGP. The total impacts for the project include fill in 0.22 acres of forested wetlands and permanent conversion of 1.10 acres of forested wetlands to emergent wetlands. The project is located at NASO Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia in Redwing Lake and Lake Tecumseh, tributaries to Back Bay.
  • FORT NORFOLK, Va. -- Fort Norfolk stands open for visitors June 1, 2012. The fort, which is maintained and preserved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through June 19.
  • The North Landing Bridge spans the Atlantic Coastal Waterway between Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 65 year old dual span swing bridge was hit by a barge in the early morning hours of March 1, 2016.

    Corps further restricts North Landing Bridge openings

    The North Landing Bridge will operate under additional restricted bridge openings after being hit for the second time this year.

  • May

    FNOD meeting scheduled for June 2

    SUFFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday. The Restoration Advisory Board meeting; which will take place at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Blvd. in Suffolk at 6:15 p.m.; will feature discussions regarding the latest cleanup progress at the Superfund site.

  • NAO-05-2862

    The applicant proposes to construct a road extension and a parking lot modification associated with the existing Commonwealth Green development, which will result in impacts to 0.557 acres of non-tidal wetlands. The applicant proposes to offset those impacts through the purchase of 1.114 credits from an approved wetland mitigation bank.

  • NAO-05102106

    Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1970, as amended, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR 1500–1508), the Veterans Administration announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Expansion and Improvements of the Quantico National Cemetery (QNC) located in Triangle, Virginia.