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  • March

    Can raising the gates of navigation dams lower the Mississippi River and prevent flooding?

    Over the years, the operation of the Corps' navigation dams has been questioned prior to or during a flood on the Mississippi River. Many times we are asked, "Why doesn't the Corps of Engineers raise the gates on the Mississippi River dams to reduce the pool levels (lower the river) now before the snow melt and spring rains to reduce the amount of flooding?"

  • Delayed Reporting March 4

    NORFOLK, Va. -- Due to weather conditions, the Norfolk District will open under a 2-hour delay

  • USACE Galveston District Spotlight on Louis Esqueda

    GALVESTON, Texas (March 1, 2014) –Whether working in southern Afghanistan or South Texas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District’s Construction Control Representative Louis Esqueda’s responsibilities remain the same – to review plans and monitor work methods to ensure safety activities for contract compliance.

  • The Snowman Cometh

    Matthew Sturm has dedicated his career to sifting, scrutinizing, and saving the white stuff. The
  • (l-r) Mrs. Anne Ritchie Waring, age 89, shares a Kodak moment with her two daughters, Betty Grey Waring and Anne Frost Waring, during a recent family wedding. The Warings are known for their double names.“All my family has double first names,” Betty Grey said. “Most Southern parents back then would name their children after a relative, a grandparent or whatever. After recently talking to my mom, she said oftentimes families would end up with multiple Anne’s, John’s, George’s, etc. By combining first and middle names, it was easier for families to distinguish each other.”

    Betty Grey Waring: from farmer's daughter to federal engineer

    Betty Grey Waring grew up a farmer's daughter. She's now a federal engineer and well-respected and valued leader in the Army Corps of Engineers.