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  • February

    Dr. Jane Smith, P.E., D.CE

    Smith elected to the National Academy of Engineering

    VICKSBURG, Miss. -- Dr. Jane McKee Smith, a senior research scientist with the Coastal and
  • Local and federal agencies representatives listen to a presentation during a Corps of Engineers' regulatory program monthly meeting, held in San Juan Puerto Rico Feb. 6, 2019. The Corps host the meetings in order to assist applicants navigate the permitting process. The ultimate goal of each permitting action is to prevent aquatic resources from being negatively impacted by the proposed projects.

    With interagency meetings, Antilles regulatory office aims to accelerate permitting process

    Every year the Antilles office receives dozens of requests for permits from individuals and businesses intending to either build infrastructure or implement innovations for issues affecting the islands’ ecosystems. In order to assist applicants navigate the permitting process, Regulatory Section Chief Sindulfo Castillo hosts inter-agency meetings which allows applicants the opportunity to present their proposals and interact with federal and local representatives.
  • Group of adults and students in orange safety vests and hardhats shovel dirt in front of a construction site.

    Construction to start on third school on Hainerberg

    The Wiesbaden community celebrated the beginning of construction on the third and final school to be
  • Dr. Martin O. Jeffries

    Corps expert explains why Arctic matters

    VICKSBURG, Miss. (Feb. 11, 2018) --When the “polar vortex” dipped down into the United States more
  • Man poses for photo by standing outside. Pier is in the background.

    Hero of the Week: Project manager solves glitches with creativity, teamwork

    Johnny Grandison Jr. knows how to solve problems. After approximately 20 years working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he’s developed two go-to elements to ensure the district delivers the mission: strong teamwork and creative thinking. Earning this week’s Norfolk District Hero of the Week, Grandison, who is part of the programs and project management division, was nominated by John Flint, the military programs branch chief.