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.

9 Aug 2017

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled for Friday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Norfolk District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying Friday over federal property on Craney Island.

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.

31 Jul 2017

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled for tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, has scheduled aerial mosquito spraying for tomorrow over Craney Island.

26 Jun 2017

Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth Wednesday

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

13 Jun 2017

Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying tomorrow at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

9 Jan 2017

Officials direct delayed opening at Waterfield, Craney Jan.10

The Waterfield Building and Craney Island facilities will open Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.

12 Dec 2016

Corps schedules 15-minute closures at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge to traffic for 15 minute intervals Wednesday, Dec. 14, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

11 Oct 2016

Gathright Dam to conduct final pulse release tomorrow

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release tomorrow.

5 Sep 2016

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled for tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct aerial mosquito spraying tomorrow over federal property on Craney Island. Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Crabbe Aviation, LLC will spray liquid mosquito larvicide to target developing mosquito larvae at federal properties on Craney Island.

15 Jun 2016

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct five pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from July through October 2016.

8 Jun 2016

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through June 19.

29 Feb 2016

First FNOD meeting of 2016 scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday.

30 Nov 2015

Final FNOD board meeting of 2015 scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday.

6 Nov 2015

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Nov. 12-27 as contractors perform various landscape repairs to the historic War of 1812-era coastal fortification.

23 Sep 2015

Gathright Dam pulse release underway

At 6 a.m. today, operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia began conducting a pulse release. The pulse will gradually increase and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second by 9 a.m. The maximum surge will last two hours, begin to gradually decrease at 11 a.m., and return to 240 cfs by 1:30 p.m.

21 Sep 2015

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday.

31 Aug 2015

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Sept. 2

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday. The pulses will increase levels 3 to 4.5 feet in the Jackson River, and experts advise people who use the river to be aware of the river fluctuations caused by the pulses.

31 Aug 2015

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.

30 Jun 2015

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.