Nicholas Chambers stands at the site where his childhood home once stood before it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. While assisting with debris removal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors recovered his late father’s military medals from the ashes. Chambers, whose father was a Vietnam War Army veteran, was moved beyond words by the unexpected discovery. (Video & Photography by Marti Allen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
USACE is actively working in partnership with Los Angeles County, CalOES, FEMA and other partners to support the Southern California wildfire recovery efforts. USACE currently has more than 450 personnel on site and around 3,000 contractors actively supporting our local, state and FEMA partners to support...
On May 5, 2025, six park rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District were recognized for their outstanding contributions to natural resource management and public safety. Four rangers received commander’s coins for their work in water safety, mentorship, and data reporting, while two were awarded the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal for their dedicated service in self-defense training and...
As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water.
TULSA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. The USACE does not currently have the staffing to maintain all recreation sites at normal levels of service. These temporary adjustments will affect select areas to ensure visitor safety and prompt availability for executing flood risk management responsibilities.
When the Pacific Northwest sees increasing outdoor temperatures, many people flock to their favorite lakes and streams to cool off. Tragically, this also leads to avoidable drownings and boating-related fatalities. That’s why officials are imploring recreators to wear a simple life-saving device – a life jacket.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft decision document and Environmental Assessment, or EA, for updates to the Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam water control manual.
