At A Glance Emergency Operations Activation: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District activated its Emergency Operations Center on Sept. 25 to coordinate response and assess coastal storm damage following the September 2026 nor’easter. Coastal Infrastructure Performance: Initial engineering
At A Glance Client & Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Shenango Dam, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Primary Function: Dual-purpose operational platform designed for rapid-response rescue and close-quarters dam inspection. Engineering Focus: Built by SAFE Structure Designs featuring custom
SAFE Structure Designs Engineers and Manufactures Custom Rescue Vessel for USACE Read More »
At A Glance Deployable Telemetry: ERDC utilizes rapidly deployable, trailer-mounted radio systems to expand Automatic Identification System (AIS) coverage across inland rivers. Virtual Navigation Aids: Mobile units broadcast Virtual Aids to Navigation (VATONs) directly to commercial vessels to mark sudden
At A Glance Structural Milestone: Successful precision placement of initial 420-ton precast concrete beams for the new upstream approach wall. Dimensions & Scope: Individual beam parameters measure 10-feet by 10-feet wide by 120-feet long; 42 total units required to finalize
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At A Glance: Industrial Safety Helmet Standards The Campaign: Hard Hat Awareness Week focused on head injury diagnostics and site equipment compliance. Technical Mandate: Shift to advanced Type II safety helmets integrating mandatory chin straps and energy-absorbing liners. Safety Authority:
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At A Glance: Albeni Falls Dam Modernization Project: Comprehensive 11-gate spillway replacement program. Location: Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River in Oldtown, Idaho. Contract Value: $20,395,700 awarded to permanently replace legacy 1950s steel components. Execution: Designed by the
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At A Glance: Military Munitions Response Program The Mission: Locating and removing unexploded ordnance and chemical residues from former defense sites. The Team: A multidisciplinary approach uniting geophysicists, chemists, risk assessors, and explosive safety experts. Technology: Utilizing Advanced Geophysical Classification
At A Glance: Dam Safety National Portfolio: USACE manages approx. 740 dams providing flood risk management, navigation, and hydropower. St. Paul District: Manages 32 dams, including 13 navigation locks on the Mississippi River. Monitoring Tools: Uses Automated Data Acquisition Systems
Maintaining the Nation’s Infrastructure Isn’t Sexy, but It’s Necessary for Public Safety Read More »
At A Glance: The Great Migration Species: American shad, Blueback herring, and Striped bass. The Obstacle: Predator swarms of Bald eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. The Solution: The St. Stephen fish lift, passing 500,000+ fish annually. Economic Bonus: The Rediversion Project
At A Glance: Innovation Underwater Technology: Commercially available underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Lead Agency: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Primary Benefit: Eliminates the need to shut down shipping traffic or de-water structures Capabilities: 80-foot vertical dives,
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