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.

7 Dec 2018

Suffolk, Norfolk District secure safe navigation in unique agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District began maintenance dredging of the Bennett’s Creek Federal Navigation channel in Suffolk, Va., today

3 Dec 2018

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets December 6, 2018

SUFFOLK, Va. — Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, remain an ongoing

27 Nov 2018

DoDEA: Officials celebrate new Fort Campbell High School

Hundreds of people – Fort Campbell High School students, faculty and staff, Department of Defense Education Activity representatives, and Fort Campbell leadership – packed into the high school’s commons today to celebrate the high school’s dedication with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

27 Nov 2018

USACE scientist keeps conservation, construction coexisting

Although the basic functions of USACE are vital, there’s more to the Norfolk District team than digging, dredging and directives. Student, educator, scientist and whale disentagler Shannon Reinheimer is featured in this installment of the Norfolk District feature series Builders of Bulwark.

20 Nov 2018

District small business among the top in Corps of Engineers

The Norfolk District Small Business Program is among the top 10 in awarding contracts to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

13 Nov 2018

Norfolk engineer inspires students in design challenge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District played a key role in an engineering-design challenge that attracted students from across Newport News Public Schools.

9 Nov 2018

Overhaul underway on Norfolk District’s ‘workhorse’ vessel

NORFOLK, Va. – A handy operations vessel built during World War II but used in recent decades by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District is getting a much-needed overhaul.

6 Nov 2018

USACE Norfolk District oyster restoration reaps STEM results

Norfolk Christian Schools students took part in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics - collectively known as STEM - event held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Oyster Reef Team here, Nov. 1. The trip to the Norfolk District oyster reef was also designed to give the students a first-hand experience in conservation and restoration of the native mollusk.

31 Oct 2018

Virginia Beach, Corps to host open house for Lynnhaven Ecosystem Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Virginia Beach are hosting an informational meeting about the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project on Wednesday, September 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Cox High School, 2425 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach.

12 Oct 2018

After Michael rainfall, USACE cancels final Gathright Dam pulse release for the year

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have canceled this year's final pulse release scheduled for Oct. 17 at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va.

10 Oct 2018

Virginia Beach, Corps to host open house for Lynnhaven Ecosystem Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Virginia Beach are hosting an informational meeting about the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project today, Wednesday, October 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Cox High School, 2425 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach.

27 Sep 2018

Corps to spray for mosquitos at Craney Island Sept. 28

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct aerial mosquito treatment over federal property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area on Friday, Sept. 28th. Crabbe Aviation, LLC, will use an Air Tractor, a fixed-wing aircraft similar to a dust cropper, to conduct a mosquito larvicide aerial treatment; weather permitting.

21 Sep 2018

District modifies, reissues regional general permits

The commander of the Norfolk District approved the reissuance and modification of six regional general permits which streamline the authorization of projects that have minimal impact on the aquatic environment.

20 Sep 2018

After Florence rainfall, USACE cancels Gathright Dam pulse release

After evaluating the high water flows experienced on the Jackson River during Tropical Storm Florence earlier this week, District water managers made the decision to cancel the pulse release scheduled for Sept. 26 at Gathright Dam.

18 Sep 2018

Portsmouth, Corps to spray for mosquitoes at Craney Island

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Thursday September 20th 2018, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

12 Sep 2018

District employees ready for Florence

Employees at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined millions along the East Coast this week as they prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Florence.