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  • May

    Alex Fromer, a biologist for RECON Environmental, Inc., checks a map on May 17 showing the locations of least Bell's vireo nests along the San Luis Rey River. Crews watering newly-planted native vegetation and spraying exotic plants in the area use the maps to avoid impacts on nesting vireos.

    Plant regimen re-establishes natural vegetation

    Fromer and two crews, one to spray invasive plants and another to water newly planted native vegetation, are in the river basin as part of an ongoing effort to restore the environment for native plants and animals while maintaining flood risk reduction measures for the homes, business and infrastructure that line the river.
  • Veteran Robert Jackson, who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan in 2003, cuts the ribbon at the Folds of Honor Cottage at CrossTimbers Marina at Skiatook Lake. The May 26 ceremony marks the completion of construction on the retreat dedicated to the exclusive and cost free use of veterans served by the Folds of Honor Foundation.

    Ribbon cutting held for warrior retreat by waters of Skiatook Lake

    Thanks to a unique public/private partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, CrossTimbers Marina, and the town of Skiatook, there is now a peaceful getaway cottage located along the shore of Skiatook Lake for wounded veterans to enjoy.
  • Col. Michael Teague, Tulsa District commander, presents Jake Ellison, ranger at Eufaula Lake, with his graduation certificate. Walker completed the ranger training program.

    Commander recognizes ranger training graduates

    Two graduates of the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Training Program received their certificates May 29 in a ceremony at the district headquarters.
  • Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, addresses wounded veterans and servicemembers at the U.S. Capitol Building before the 2013 Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge. (Photo by Lt. Col. Marc Hoffmeister, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

    USACE leaders, veterans participate in Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge

    On Memorial Day, May 27, senior leaders from Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, rode the first leg of a Ride 2 Recovery (R2R) event known as the Memorial Challenge during which more than 200 injured veterans will complete a 350-mile bicycle ride from Washington, D.C., to Virginia Beach, Va.

  • FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets June 6

    Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, or FNOD, remains an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Community members can learn more about the formerly used defense site here and latest clean-up progress during the project’s quarterly restoration advisory board meeting.