The Neuse River-Goldsboro Section 1135 Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) authorizes the USACE to initiate investigations and modify structures and operations of water resources projects constructed by the Corps to improve the quality of the environment, as long as the modifications are feasible, consistent with authorized project purposes, and will improve the quality of the environment in the public interest.
National Engineers Week or “E-Week” is a time to celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world, increase public dialogue about the need for engineers, and to bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents.
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has a six-month program where Corps division and district selectees partner with ERDC subject matter experts to apply and implement technical solutions relevant to their division or district.
Members of the Wilmington District's U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Resident Engineer Office stuck to an energetic and demanding operations tempo and listened intently to their customers to construct and deliver on budget and on time the state-of-the-art Language and Culture Center located on the developing U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) campus.
Earlier this year, the Wilmington District began a two-year disposition study to determine how best to keep or transfer the locks and dams to a non-federal entity with no project modification.
At Philpott Dam in Bassett, Virginia, USACE’s inspectors stated that overall, Philpott Dam is in good condition and continues to generate electricity and provide flood protection.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a periodic nourishment contract on November 30 at a cost of approximately $17.4-million to Weeks Marine, Inc. This coastal storm risk management project contract includes funding from multiple sources including federal, New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina. The non-federal sponsors for this project are the towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
