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  • August

    SUFFOLK, Va. -- A munition uncovered by contractors lays on the ground at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot on Dec. 2, 2005. 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)

    FNOD Restoration Advisory Board to meet Thursday

    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, 8060 Harbour View Blvd. in Suffolk from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.; will feature discussions regarding the latest cleanup progress.

  • NAO-2013-791

    The applicant proposes to provide road and utility service to the undeveloped northern portion (43.7 acres) of the Patriot Centre in Martinsville, Virginia. Public comment period ends Sept. 24, 2015

  • NAO-2004-1985

    The Department of Public Works and Engineering, Virginia Beach, Virginia has proposed to extend Elbow Road, connecting existing Dam Neck Road on the east, south of Farm Bureau Live at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, and travel westward about 2.2 miles to its proposed intersection with Indian River Road. Public comment period ends Sept. 21, 2015.

  • NAO-2012-1084

    The U.S. General Services Administration, acting as the agent for the U.S. Department of State, proposes to construct the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center, comprised of various infrastructures, on Fort Pickett Military Reservation, Nottoway County, Virginia. Comment period ends Sept. 21, 2015.

  • NAO-2007-02569

    The applicants propose to modify an existing permit to discharge fill material in 5.91 acres of palustrine forested wetlands and 802 linear feet of ditch (0.07 acre) for the purpose of constructing commercial facilities in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Comment period ends Oct. 9, 2015.

  • NAO-2010-0719 Grassfield Kroger in Chesapeake

    Kroger Limited Partnership 1 proposes to construct a Kroger gorcery store; including building, parking lot, drive aisles, utilites, storm drainage and a stand-alone fuel center; in the Grassfield section of Chesapeake. Public comment period ends Sept. 11, 2015.
  • Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Tuesday, Oct. 13, over federal property at Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area of Portsmouth.

    Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Aug. 10

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Monday, Aug. 10, at federal properties on Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area.

  • NAO-2015-0141 Paramout Coal Mine

    Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC proposes to construct a new underground coal mine in Nora, Virginia named Deep Mine No. 42. Public Comment period ends Sept. 3, 2015.

  • July

    NAO-2014-0429

    The City of Chesapeake proposes to fill a total of 1.45 acres of non-tidal forested and emergent wetlands in order to construct a new Fire Station #10 in the City of Chesapeake. Public comment period ends Aug. 20, 2015.

  • NAO-2015-00980 Fauquier County Sports Complex

    Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is proposing the construction of a public recreational sports complex. The project would include the construction of five rectangular ball fields, six diamond ball fields, a volleyball court, a skating facility and associated storage, maintenance, and restroom facilities. The proposed work also includes the construction of the supporting infrastructure including an access road to the facility, parking areas, stormwater management facilities, and utilities. Public comment period ends Aug. 21, 2015.
  • COVINGTON, Va. -- Gathright Dam's intake tower casts a shadow over Lake Moomaw. The earthen and rolled rock-fill dam, pictured in the upper right-hand corner of the photo, impounds the flow of the Jackson River and creates Lake Moomaw, serving both flood control and recreational purposes. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Gathright Dam officials cancel pulse release

    Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have canceled Wednesday's pulse release at Gathright Dam. The Norfolk District, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, determined that recent rainfall eliminated the need for the second planned pulse release of the year.
  • The Lesner Bridge spans across the Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

    Lynnhaven Inlet Jetties public scoping meeting scheduled for July 22; comment period underway

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, and the city of Virginia Beach announced the initiation of the Lynnhaven Inlet Jetties Study July 2 via joint website public notices.

  • NAO-2013-2458 (VMRC 15-0790)

    WM Jordan Development LLC has proposed the development of a Tech Center and Research Park associated with Jefferson Labs in Newport News, Virginia, on a 106-acre site, that would result in the fill of 6.72 acres of forested wetlands and 705 feet of tributary ditch drainage channel. Public Notice expires Aug. 13, 2015.

  • NAO-2014-1196

    Cherry Hill Construction Inc. plans to construct the Interstate 564 Intermodal Connector, a four-lane highway, to improve access to the Norfolk Naval Station and the Norfolk International Terminals and to improve traffic congestion. The entire project is located within the city of Norfolk, within the Willoughby Bay-Mason Creek drainage basin. Public Notice expires Aug. 13, 2015.

  • Lynnhaven Inlet Jetties Public Scoping Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Virginia Beach announce the initiation of the Lynnhaven Inlet Jetties Study and invite the public to attend a NEPA scoping meeting July 22, from 6-8 p.m., at the Frank W. Cox High School auditorium lobby, 2425 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Public comment period ends Aug. 31, 2015.
  • COVINGTON, Va. -- Gathright Dam's intake tower casts a shadow over Lake Moomaw. The earthen and rolled rock-fill dam, pictured in the upper right-hand corner of the photo, impounds the flow of the Jackson River and creates Lake Moomaw, serving both flood control and recreational purposes. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Controlled flood release ends at Gathright Dam

    Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will end its controlled flood storage release today. Beginning this morning at 9 a.m., operators at the dam will begin to reduce the release, which is currently at 1,530 cubic feet per second, to 600 cubic feet per second by 11 a.m.

  • June

    Norfolk District derrick boat Elizabeth lifts a 9,000 pound refurbished lock valve into place on the Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Virginia.

    Great Bridge Lock to close temporarily July 1 to conduct final repairs

    The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will temporarily close to vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 1, to facilitate diving and crane operations to remove cofferdam and return lock to full operation.

  • NAO-2006-05076 Newport News Atkins Blvd Bridge

    The city of Newport News proposes to construct an approximately 1.2-mile, four-lane divided roadway and bridge over the CSX railroad and Interstate 64 (I-64) with sidewalks and shared-use paths for bicycle and pedestrian access. The project would provide a new east-west transportation link between Jefferson Avenue (Route 143) and Warwick Boulevard (Route 60). Public comment period ends July 31, 2015.
  • 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 continues controlled flood release, operators to reduce release rate

    Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia continues a controlled flood storage release today. Beginning this morning at 9 a.m., operators at the dam will begin to reduce the release, which is currently at 3,480 cubic feet per second, to 1,600 cubic feet per second by 1 p.m.
  • 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)

    Gathright Dam conducts controlled flood release

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia at 9 a.m. today. The flow will gradually increase from 1,210 cubic feet per second to 3,500 cubic feet per second by 1 p.m.