15 Mar 2019

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.

7 Mar 2019

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.

5 Mar 2019

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.

5 Mar 2019

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.

4 Mar 2019

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.

1 Mar 2019

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.

24 Feb 2019

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.

20 Feb 2019

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.

18 Feb 2019

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.

15 Feb 2019

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.

13 Feb 2019

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.

6 Feb 2019

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.”

5 Feb 2019

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.

4 Feb 2019

Former Soldier, current Norfolk District engineer named first ‘Hero of the Week’

Matt McKeehan seems like a natural choice as the Norfolk District’s first “Hero of the Week.” After all, he specializes in laying groundwork to be built upon.

1 Feb 2019

Help wanted: Norfolk District looks to ‘build the bench’ at 4th annual career fair

About 50 college students and recent graduates turned out for the 2019 Federal Careers Open House, hosted Wednesday by Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The group learned more about the pathways to federal hire and specific job openings.

29 Jan 2019

USACE hosts 4th annual career fair for college students and recent grads

College students and recent graduates in the Hampton Roads area are invited to the Norfolk District’s Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 30.

25 Jan 2019

Norfolk District member’s tidiness sparks donation-transport mission

What started with a can of buttercream cake frosting led to a nearly 500-pound donation headed for a local food bank.

24 Jan 2019

USACE, Port of Virginia ramp up Norfolk Harbor deepening efforts

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Virginia Port Authority are proceeding with design measures to expand Norfolk Harbor’s shipping channels, which will improve navigation and energize the national, state and local economy.

21 Jan 2019

USACE Norfolk navigation team mows down barriers to Fort Eustis dredging

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Norfolk District Water Resources Division team will complete a site-management project supporting Fort Eustis Third Port of Embarkation dredging here this week.

17 Dec 2018

Corps awards $9.8 million contract to Leesburg based company

A Leesburg, Virginia based small business is tasked with completing the more than $9.8 million project, which will update, repair and refurbish the 1976-built facility.