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

15 Sep 2017

Officials to delay opening Dismal Swamp Canal until end of October

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have delayed reopening the Dismal Swamp Canal until late October. “Recent weather events have delayed progress, and the latest condition survey of Turners Cut showed that additional dredging was needed,” said Keith Lockwood, Norfolk District Operations Branch chief.

7 Aug 2017

Dismal Swamp Canal scheduled to reopen in September

The Dismal Swamp Canal is scheduled to reopen to vessel traffic by the end of September, with the Lake Drummond Reservation and Feeder Ditch opening to canoes and kayaks on August 18, officials said.

17 May 2017

Corps announces timeline to reopen Dismal Swamp Canal

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a goal of opening the Dismal Swamp Canal to its full 6-foot depth later this summer.

20 Sep 2013

Currituck rescues stranded boater from James River

The crew found a man, soaked and shivering in the 64-degree night.

15 Nov 2012

Corps completes emergency dredging of Rudee Inlet

Rudee Inlet, a man-made inlet sited along one of Virginia Beach’s most dynamic shorelines, was recently dredged as a result of shoaling from Hurricane Sandy.

6 Jun 2012

Clean the Bay Day:

More than 23 Norfolk District employees and family members participated in Clean the Bay Day June 2, 2012