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.

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.

27 Jun 2014

Hampton Roads communities use student ingenuity, benefit from emergency power assessments

With the 2014 hurricane season upon us, 10 critical facilities throughout Chesapeake, Gloucester County and James City County can rest easier knowing their emergency power needs have been accurately documented.

10 Jun 2014

Corps, volunteers collect more than 2,000 pounds of shoreline debris

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia – Sunglasses. Check! Bug spray. Check! Bottled water. Check! Trash bags. Check!