FORT WORTH DISTRICT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Deputy Chief of Emergency Management Jeff Mahaffey talks about the Corp's role during emergency operations and how to be prepared for a natural disaster.

Pressure-treated wooden utility poles are unloaded at the lay-down yard at Canovanas, Puerto Rico, and contractors continue to work to consolidate materials. As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with FEMA, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, and industry partners approaches 95 percent of restoration, the Task Force Power Restoration team continues to safely and urgently restore reliable power for the citizens of Puerto Rico.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District recognizes that its organizational excellence would not be possible without it 'people.' 'Fort Worth District - One Mic,' is a four part video series that shines an up close and personal light on what our team members are doing to support the Army's mission and bring 'Value to our Nation.' This video series directly correlates to the Fort Worth District's Commander's vision and mantra for the district - 'It's all about our People.' This episode highlights Fort Worth District team member and Center of Standardization Program Coordinator Javier Fano.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District recognizes that its organizational excellence would not be possible without it 'people.' 'Fort Worth District - One Mic,' is a four part video series that shines an up close and personal light on what our team members are doing to support the Army's mission and bring 'Value to our Nation.' This video series directly correlates to the Fort Worth District's Commander's vision and mantra for the district - 'It's all about our People.' This episode features Small Business Coordinator Tanika Pierce.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District recognizes that its organizational excellence would not be possible without it 'people.' 'Fort Worth District - One Mic,' is a four part video series that shines an up close and personal light on what our team members are doing to support the Army's mission and bring 'Value to our Nation.' This video series directly correlates to the Fort Worth District's Commander's vision and mantra for the district - 'It's all about our People.' This episode highlights Fort Worth District team member and architect Matthew Vavra.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District provided an update on the completion of remediation efforts at the Lewisville Lake Dam during a media event and walking tour of the remediation area at Lewisville Lake on October 11. The Lewisville Lake Dam is among 25 flood-risk management reservoirs operated by the district that experienced an estimated $30 million in damages last year, with a record 10 of these 25 reservoirs going into surcharge operations. Twenty-three of the lakes retained floodwater and prevented an estimated $7 billion in downstream damages. Col. Calvin C. Hudson II, Commander of the Fort Worth District accompanied by other district subject-matter experts and Congressional members updated the media on remediation of the Lewisville Lake Dam.

Veterans supporting veterans. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports the Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to put veterans to work. The Fort Worth District awarded the Dallas-Fort Worth Cemetery Expansion contract to a service-disabled-veteran-owned small business. The company is now in the field executing the expansion to help the VA's National Cemetery Administration create a pastoral final resting place for those who served our Nation. Col. Calvin C. Hudson II, commander, Fort Worth District, conducted a site visit last week to monitor progress of this important project.

Fort Worth District 2016 Independence Day water safety message from District Commander Col. Calvin C. Hudson II.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helped release paddlefish equipped with transmitters as part of a monitoring project to see if altered flows from Lake O' the Pines can restore breeding habitat.

150 years ago Federal troops were garrisoned at Jefferson, Texas, site of this black powder magazine built by Confederate forces. It was part of a logistics chain during the Civil War that sent munitions by wagon from East Texas factories to the Jefferson steamboat docks. River erosion threatens to topple the structure into Big Cypress Bayou. Fort Worth District is partnering with the Historic Jefferson Foundation under the Continuing Authorities Program to rescue this building, which is listed on the state and national registers of historic places, described in this video.

A half dozen students from Highland Village placed plants at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area under the guidance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. While getting their hands dirty, they learned about the interplay of water, plants and animals that make up a healthy ecosystem.

On May 17, 1949, 11 inches of rain fell on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Fort Worth. The water broke through the levees and spilled into the city's commercial and residential districts. April 16, 1950 the Fort Worth District was established. Today, the Fort Worth District is responsible for water resource development in two-thirds of Texas, and military design and construction in Texas and parts of Louisiana, New Mexico. For the last 66 years, the District has played a vital role in providing innovative engineering solutions, delivering economic and environmental benefits in the state of Texas and other locations across the nation and the world.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Canine Training Center Project Development Team was honored June 14 as Team of the Month by the Fort Worth District. The PDT's work, culminating in the dedication on March 4 of the $12 million facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, built the foundation for an enduring partnership between the Army and the Transportation Security Administration.

Col. Calvin C. Hudson II, commander, Fort Worth District, met with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and other officials in Dallas Jan. 5 as part of an inspection tour of the Dallas Floodway System. Stops included the new and old Baker Pump Stations, Dallas City Hall, the Trinity Trust and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dallas Floodway Extension chain of wetlands project.

COL Calvin C. Hudson II, Fort Worth District Commander, provides 2015 Holiday Message to family, friends and employees of the District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is demonstrating new planning technology that integrates two proven software tools to help installations meet tougher requirements for reducing energy, water and waste.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Acting Commander Lt. Col. Clay Morgan talks about the 240th Army Birthday and the history of the Army since its birth on June 14, 1775. He also discusses how the the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is part of that Army tradition and proud of the service the Corps continues to provide to the Nation.

Memorial Day Weekend water safety message from Lt. Col. Clay Morgan, commander, Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selected master planner Rumanda Young for its Morris Civilian of the Year Award. Her passion for sustainable land use draws on her Native American roots in Oklahoma. The Fort Worth District landscape architect is recognized for helping installations manage energy, water and waste to reach net zero goals

Veteran's Day greeting from the Fort Worth District, US Army Corps of Engineers by acting commander, Lt. Col. William N. Craig, III, P.E.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored Dr. Rumanda K. Young of Fort Worth with the Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award, which recognizes the single civilian employee achieving the highest overall standards of excellence.

Public service announcement about cliff jumping.

Sharing his recollections of that fateful day almost 50 years ago, Jimmy Baggett, assistant chief, Engineering and Construction Division, was a Fort Worth District team member working in the Specifications Section that day. Baggett, considered the elder statesman and the unofficial historian of the District, makes himself available to answer questions and share his 57 years of experiences with the Corps. But still, fifty years removed, and many interviews later about the Kennedy Assassination, there is still a hint of sadness in his voice, a touch of sorrow in his eyes recounting that day.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger demonstrates how to properly wear a type 3 Personal Floatation Device.