10 Jul 2020

UASACE’s Southwestern Division encourages safety first while enjoying open recreation facilities this summer

With the summer season is in full swing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Southwestern Division reminds everyone that many Corps recreation areas are open, but before venturing out, visitors should check with the local lake office before heading out for local conditions.

26 Jun 2020

Brig. Gen. Owen, spouse receive awards before departing the Southwestern Division

Southwestern Division Commander Brig. Gen. Paul Owen and his wife, Wendy, were recognized with awards prior to the Division Change of Command ceremony June 25, at the Division Headquarters in Dallas.

25 Jun 2020

Col. Christopher G. Beck takes command of the Corps’ Southwestern Division

Col. Christopher G. Beck assumed command of the Southwestern Division from Brig. Gen. Paul E. Owen, today in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Owen served as the commander of the division since 2017 and will take command of the Corps’ South Pacific Division in July.

14 May 2020

Corps announces Corpus Christi Ship Channel jetty repairs to begin mid-June

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the start of repairs to the entrance jetty of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel located at Aransas Pass. Actual work on the project is scheduled to begin in mid-June.

6 May 2020

Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division announces phased reopening of recreation facilities, campsites

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division announce a phased re-opening of USACE recreation areas that were closed due to COVID-19 in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

6 May 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announces phased reopening of recreation facilities, campsites

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will begin a phased

30 Apr 2020

USACE to host virtual public review of the Lewisville Lake Master Plan Revision

The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an online review to provide information and receive public input on the final draft revision of the Master Plan for Lewisville Lake. Normally, USACE would conduct a face-to-face public workshop to announce the availability of the draft revised master plan, but precautions associated with the COVID-19 virus have made it necessary to conduct the public involvement process online instead of hosting a face-to-face workshop.

24 Apr 2020

Houston Ship Channel Expansion Reaches Major Milestone

GALVESTON, Texas – Yesterday, Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) received a signed Chief of Engineers Report (Chief’s Report) for the proposed Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project. Signed April 23 by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, USACE Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, the report culminates a four-year, $10 million study conducted by USACE in partnership with Port Houston to identify needed channel improvements, determine economic value to the nation, and complete necessary environmental requirements. The signed report recommends adoption of the plan presented by Galveston District in order to support economic efficiency of commercial navigation throughout the Houston Ship Channel System.

22 Apr 2020

JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace closure at Wallisville Lake Project

WALLISVILLE, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District will close the J.J. Mayes Wildlife Trace at the Wallisville Lake Project on April 23 in order to improve the west non-overflow dam road to increase public safety.

16 Apr 2020

U.S. Army seeks comments on a draft programmatic agreement for environmental restoration activities at the Fort Wingate Depot Activity, New Mexico

FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced