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  • Water Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works is issuing this notice to provide information on the public comment period and virtual public listening sessions on the implementation of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was signed into law Jan. 4, 2025.

  • Southwestern Division welcomes new commander

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, hosted a change of command today at the Westin Downtown Dallas. Col. George H. Walter took command of the Division from Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System online application portal

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is introducing its new Regulatory Request System, an online application portal that allows the public to submit permit applications and other information when requesting permission to dredge, fill or conduct activities in jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the U.S.

  • Army Corps of Engineers releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Civil Works appropriations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works Program May 10, 2024. “The FY 2024 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues this administration’s ongoing commitment to fund crucial infrastructure projects and build resilience in a changing climate. Its investments in our coastal ports and inland waterways will strengthen the economy and help maintain our farmers’ competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Resources are also dedicated to ensure the resumption of full operations at Baltimore Harbor, re-opening a critical port for the nation’s trade and commerce,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on, and around open water.

  • SWG Continues Effort Seeking Right-Of-Entry from Orange County Property Owners

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District real estate specialists will be going door to door seeking rights of entry (ROEs) from Orange County property owners on Aug. 11. This month’s trip is necessary to complete the effort initiated on Jul. 14, 2023, and if needed, a follow up trip may also be scheduled for Aug 25.

  • USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown

    ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 17 to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction.

  • Temporary full road closure of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam

    MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 6:30 a.m. on July 31 until 5 p.m. Aug. 2, 2023, to deploy and remove equipment used to perform maintenance on the dam.

  • Galveston District to host Regulatory Program Workshop

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District will host a workshop on their regulatory program for all interested parties, September 25, 2023. The event, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will take place at the district’s headquarters located at 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, Texas 77550.

  • SWG to seek rights-of-entry from Orange County property owners

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District real estate specialists will be going door to door seeking rights of entry (ROEs) from Orange County property owners, July 14. The Galveston District is seeking the ROEs to conduct cultural resource and geotechnical investigations in support of the Orange County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The Orange County Project is part of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Coastal Storm Risk Management Program.