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  • April

    NAO-2016-0623/VMRC #16-V0516

    The City of Virginia Beach proposes to mechanically dredge approximately 54,906 cubic yards (561,164 square feet) at varying depths not to exceed -4.5 feet below mean low water (MLW) in order to allow residents to restore safe access to navigable channels in the Lynnhaven River and remove accumulated sediment in the channels and in the access basins around private owner’s docks, piers, and similar facilities. The project is located adjacent to the Chesopeian Colony subdivision within and between Pinetree Branch (to the west) and London Bridge Creek (to the east), which are tributaries of the Eastern Branch of the Lynnhaven River in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

  • 2016-APR-PN

    Based on analysis of several precipitation recording stations and reference groundwater monitoring wells within the Hampton Roads region, the Norfolk District has determined that antecedent precipitation conditions have been within normal ranges for Lake Kilby, Langley & Williamsburg, and above normal ranges for Norfolk. Based on plant biological activity the growing season in southeastern Virginia started by the last week in February.

  • NAO-2007-3552

    Varina Mitigation, LLC proposes to establish, design, construct, and operate a compensatory stream bank site to be known as Sunken Meadow. The purpose of the mitigation project is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to streams and other waters of the United States in the James River Drainage Basin.

  • NAO-2015-01977

    East West-Hallsley, LLC proposes to continue construction of a residential development known as Hallsley. The project site is approximately 56 acres and is located west of the Hallsley residential development, north of Swift Creek, south of Hermon Road, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The site drains into Swift Creek, a tributary to the Appomattox River, which drains into the James River, a navigable water of the U.S.

  • March

    NAO-2012-00931

    Notch Retail Development, LLC proposes to construct a commercial development and associated infrastructure, including parking and internal roads, within and an existing business park known as “West Creek." The project site is approximately 11 acres and is located south of Route 250, west of Wilkes Ridge Parkway, in Goochland County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2014-00553

    The applicant proposes to construct a commercial development and associated infrastructure approximately 2,000 feet south of the intersection of Wellington Road (Route 674) and Limestone Drive in Prince William County, Virginia. This project is a parcel situated within a larger parcel known as the Virginia Gateway project. Public comment period ends Thursday, April 28, 2016.

  • NAO-2014-00555/16-V0200

    Prince William County Department of Transportation proposes to temporarily and permanently impact jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the United States for the widening of Minnieville Road from an existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided road with a raised median from Spriggs Road to Dumfries Road (Route 234), a sidewalk on the south side of the road, a shared use path on the north side of the road, thru-lanes with curb and gutter, four stormwater management ponds and a culvert replacement at Powell’s Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. Permanent impacts are to 0.569 acre of palustrine forested wetland (PFO), 0.108 acre of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM), and 1,263 linear feet of stream channel. Permanent conversion impacts are to 0.198 acre of PFO. Temporary impacts are to 0.076 acre PFO, 3 square feet of PEM, and 138 linear feet of stream channels. Comment period ends April 27, 2016.

  • NAO-2005-03248

    The applicant proposes to hydraulically dredge a 1,048 foot long by 168 foot wide mooring basin with a 450 foot long flared ingress/egress channel to a maximum depth of -45 feet MLW adjacent to Pier P at Lambert's Point Docks in Norfolk. The project is a combination of maintenance and new dredging with direct disposal of the material to CIDMMA (Craney Island).

  • NAO-2002-3818 (16-V0247)

    The applicant proposes to expand the existing commercial container facility, adjacent berthing facilities, and road and rail infrastructure to access the terminal. These expanded facilities propose to fill 2.43 acres of sub-aqueous bottom, 2.15 acres of non-tidal wetlands.

  • NAO-2012-1900 / VMRC #16-V0088

    George Karavolos proposes to remove an existing failing bulkhead and concrete boat ramp, and construct a new 141 linear foot bulkhead so as to create two boat slips by excavating the area behind the failing bulkhead. In addition, the project includes mechanically dredging approximately 220 cubic yards (4,863 square feet) for an access channel and turning basin at a depth not to exceed -3.0 feet below mean low water. The dredged material will be transferred to sealed trucks on-site and disposed of off-site in a lawful manner. The project is located in a man-made canal to Broad Bay, a tributary to the Lynnhaven River, at 2004 English Cedar Circle in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • 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.

    North Landing Bridge hit, operating under alternate lift schedule

    The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, is operating on an alternative lift schedule after being struck by a barge yesterday morning.
  • The Skiffes Creek Federal Navigation Channel allows vessels moored at Fort Eustis’ Third Port facility safe passage to and from the James River. (U.S Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Post’s dredge material handling finishes construction

    Repair work on a confined upland-placement site for dredged material at Fort Eustis is complete and ready for use.

  • February

    NAO-2014-0044 Camp Pendleton Danger Zone

    The district engineer has established a new Danger Zone in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Camp Pendleton, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Effective date is March 30, 2016. This order will remain in effect until changes or formal regulations are developed.

  • NAO-2015-1785 Military Highway improvements

    The applicant proposes to improve an approximately 1.58 mile corridor along Military Highway (US Route 13 and State Route 165) and Northhampton Boulevard (US Route 13 and State Route 166) to upgrade highway safety and efficiency. Proposed improvements include widening of Military Highway from a four lane roadway to a six and eight land divided roadway with a curb, gutter, and sidewalk; widening of Northampton Boulevard and Princess Anne Road from a four lane roadway to a six lane divided roadway with curb, gutter, and sidewalk; installation of a Continuous Flow Intersection at the intersection of Military Highway, Northampton Boulevard, and Princess Anne Road; and attendant required storm water management features. Public comment period ends March 29, 2016.
  • SUFFOLK, Va. -- A sign warns people of the danger at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot. In 1987 the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot became a matter of public concern when a piece of crystalline TNT was found at the Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus. Extensive historical research, investigations, and testing led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place this site on the National Priority list in 1999. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has managed the clean-up project on this site since. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    First FNOD meeting of 2016 scheduled

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday.

  • NAO-2015-00042

    Meadow Lawn Farm, LLC proposes to establish and operate a wetland and stream compensatory mitigation bank to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to wetlands and streams within the specified geographic service area. The proposed mitigation bank site, to be known as Meadow Lawn Farm Umbrella Mitigation Bank, is comprised of approximately 335 acres of land located on the Little Calfpasture River and Kelso Spring Branch, both of which are within the Maury River watershed in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The public comment period ends March 25, 2016.

  • NAO-2015-2095

    The applicant proposes to extend an existing siding track within the current railroad right-of-way between mileposts SA 55.3 and SA 59.7 in Branchville, Virginia. The project is located in the Buckhorn Swamp a tributary to Meherrin River, along an existing rail line parallel to Hugo Road in Branchville, Southampton County, Virginia.
  • 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.

    Gathright Dam to halt outflow as contractors perform routine inspection

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled a routine inspection at Gathright Dam from Feb. 22 through March 4, 2016.

  • Budget, USACE Work Plan provide $64 million for Virginia efforts

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tuesday delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 2016) work plan for the Army Civil Works program just hours after the president released his proposed FY 17 budget. The proposed budget and work plan include a total of $64 million for Norfolk District civil works projects in Virginia through FY16-17.

  • NAO-2007-01406

    Roslyn Farm Corporation proposes to construct the approximately 40-acre Chudoba Industrial Park in Prince George County, VA. The project would provide “pad ready” commercial/industrial sites on property within the Virginia Enterprise Zone. The project is an industrial/commercial development of three large warehouse buildings (47,000 to 135,200 square feet) each with associated truck parking/docking and employee parking. The project would result in permanent impacts to approximately 1.42 acres of non-tidal wetlands associated with unnamed tributaries to Blackwater Swamp. Public Notice comment period ends 10 March 2016.