The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appreciates your ongoing cooperation as we work to protect your safety and ours. Current federal policy requires masks to be worn on all federal property including Corps of Engineers recreation areas. There are a few exceptions when wearing a mask is not required. • Outdoors when physical distancing of six feet or greater can be maintained. • Actively engaging in watersports wherein the mask is almost certain to get wet. Masks can become heavy when wet and that makes breathing difficult. • When the mask is required to be lowered briefly for identification or security purposes. • When necessary to reasonably accommodate an individual with a medical disability. Do it for you and your community; mask up.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' greatest priority is to protect the safety of our personnel and the communities we serve. As we continue to face the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure all our visitors follow the current masks regulations for your safety and ours. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we require all persons 2 years or older to wear a mask at federal facilities, including Corps of Engineers recreation areas. We ask you to please maintain six feet of physical distance as well. We realize you have a choice in where you recreate and appreciate your cooperation as we navigate our new normal.

March 4 is World Engineer Day! As we celebrate this day, remember, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a global organization dedicated to working with partners across the world to solve the toughest challenges that impact the everyday needs of communities. Together with our partners, we will continue to bring value to the nation and the world as engineers for tomorrow. Happy World Engineer Day!

March 4 is World Engineer Day and we are highlighting all the different types of engineers we have on the USACE Fort Worth District team that bring value to the nation every day. Happy World Engineer Day!

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District performed maintenance on the Bardwell Lake emergency spillway. This dewater is done every 10 years to be able to inspect the basin, spillway chute, and baffle blocks for cracks or damage and clean out the basin below the spillway. Due to the nature of maintenance being done on the lake’s emergency spillway, aquatic wildlife would be stranded and in danger. USACE and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department took measures to locate, identify and safely move these species of freshwater mussels and fish to another part of the lake. Video by Trevor Welsh.

Learn more about why we are removing the decommissioned The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway railroad bridge as part of the Dallas Floodway Supplemental. Learn more about the Dallas Floodway here: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Sustainment/Dallas-Floodway/

We have recently started demolition on The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway railroad bridge as part of the Dallas Floodway supplemental. The decommissioned railroad bridge is being removed to achieve proper water flow through the Dallas Floodway. Watch this video to learn more. Learn more about the Dallas Floodway here: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Sustainment/Dallas-Floodway/

From all of us here at the Fort Worth District, have a safe and happy holiday season.

Happy Veterans Day from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District

In this October 2020 edition of ‘SWF 50’ we take a closer look at Cyber Security, Equal Employment Opportunity and the Hatch Act.

Did you know Fort Worth District has a #podcast focused on educating listeners the career opportunities with USACE as well as details of the federal hiring process? Our District Commander Col. Ken Reed wants to tell you all about it! To view the career opportunities with the Fort Worth District team, visit https://usace.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?d=AR&k=fort%20worth%20district&p=1 Building Careers is on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/usacefortworth/537552403587737/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr82FnjWjk8F04kxMeRbi6t_T9WZ4alnM Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1523693905 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WfK6DED9PGDnzLNXGVUKa Enjoy the show and please smash the like button, leave a comment, and subscribe so you'll be notified each time a new episode is published. For links to all of our web presences, to include our website, podcast and social media sites, go to https://about.me/usacefortworth

On this FIRST edition of SWF50 USACE Southwestern Division Public Affairs Specialist Jordyn McCulley gives you a closer look at the Hatch Act and the Fort Worth District’s emergency response mission.

Para asegurar su vida cuando se encuentre en el agua, aprenda a nadar, nunca exceda sus habilidades y no nade solo. No sea la próxima víctima. Use los Chalecos Salvavidas … y Nadie Estará de Luto. Aprenda más visitando PleaseWearIt.Com

Por favor, no consuma bebidas alcohólicas cuando se encuentre cerca del agua. Sabía usted que el alcohol afecta sus habilidades tales como el sentido común, el balance y la coordinación? Si usted toma alcohol, podría ser la próxima víctima. Use los Chalecos Salvavidas … y Nadie Estará de Luto. Aprenda más visitando PleaseWearIt.Com

Please do not drink alcoholic beverages when you are near water. Did you know that alcohol affects your skills such as common sense, balance and coordination? If you drink alcohol, you could be the next victim. Life Jackets Worn… Nobody Mourns. Learn more by visiting PleaseWearIt.Com

To stay safe when in the water, learn to swim, never exceed your skills, and don't swim alone. Don't be the next victim. Life Jackets Worn… Nobody Mourns. Learn more by visiting PleaseWearIt.Com

You never know when an accident might happen so be prepared and always wear your life jacket and engine cutoff device. Many boaters drown when boating alone. Don't let that happen to you!

Playing in the water, whether it's swimming, sailing, or snorkeling, can be fun. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. Taking safety measures can help prevent drowning and injury. To stay safe in the water: • Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating • Wear a life jacket every time you are on a boat • Don't swim alone or in bad weather • Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Learn to swim and teach your children • Supervise your children when they are in the water

Watch your children around the water! A child can drown in just 20 seconds. Signs of drowning are: Head back, mouth open, lack of sound, and arms stretched out of the water. Don't let your child be the next victim. Life Jackets Worn… Nobody Mourns. Learn more by visiting PleaseWearIt.Com

Nunca sabes cuándo puede ocurrir un accidente, así que está preparado y usa siempre tu chaleco salvavidas y dispositivo de corte del motor. Muchos navegantes se ahogan cuando navegan solos. ¡No permitas que eso te pase!

¡Vigile a sus niños cerca del agua! Un niño puede ahogarse en solo 20 segundos. Las señales de ahogamiento son: Cabeza hacia atrás, boca abierta, falta de sonido, y los brazos estirados fuera del agua. No deje que su niño sea la próxima víctima. Use los Chalecos Salvavidas … y Nadie Estará de Luto. Aprenda más visitando PleaseWearIt.Com

Jugar en el agua, ya sea al nadar, navegar o bucear, puede ser divertido. También puede ser peligroso, especialmente para los niños. Tomar medidas de seguridad puede ayudar a prevenir ahogamientos y lesiones. Para mantenerse seguro en el agua: • Evite el alcohol cuando nade o navegue • Use un chaleco salvavidas cada vez que esté en un bote • No nade solo o con mal tiempo • Aprenda resucitación cardiopulmonar • Aprenda a nadar y enséñeles a sus niños • Supervise a sus niños cuando estén en el agua

While at the lake we want to make sure everyone is safe! And while around the water, it is always a good idea to be wearing your life jacket. There are five types of Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs, that are coast guard approved, but which one is good for you? All coast guard approved PFDs are approved to save your life in an emergency, but each one is also ranked for different activity types and different situations. Type 1 A Type 1 PFD is for offshore activities such as deep sea fishing, cruises, or stormy conditions. If you fall of a boat and become unconscious this PFD is most likely going to turn you over and keep your head out of the water. In rough waters this is extremely important for your survival. If going out in the ocean, then a Type 1 PFD is for you! Type 2 A Type 2 PFD is for inland waters such as lakes and other smaller bodies of water where you are more likely to noticed and rescued quickly. This type of life jacket will keep you afloat, but it may not always roll you onto your back to keep your head out of the water in an unconscious situation. Type 3 A Type 3 Life jacket is also for inland waters where immediate rescue is very likely. This life jacket can be used for activities such as kayaking, sailing, fishing, or skiing. The big difference between a type 2 and type 3 life jacket is the type 3 will not flip you over due to not having that head support behind the neck. Type 4 A Type 4 PFD is not actually life jacket. These PFDs are throw-able which means they are meant to be thrown overboard during a rescue situation. A life ring or a square throw-able cushion are the two Type 4 PFDs used on a boat. Having a throw-able on board your boat and readily available is actually required by law. So next time you are out on the water, make sure a throw-able Type 4 PFD is within reach. Type 5 A Type 5 PFD, or an inflatable life jacket, is becoming extremely popular! This PFD is good for inland lake activities such as fishing, boating, or kayaking. This life jacket is light weight which keeps you cool on hot days, not bulky, and gives you plenty of room to move around. This type of life jacket relies on a CO2 cartridge to become inflated and will inflate once you jump in the water or pull the cord. An inflatable also requires more maintenance than the other types of life jackets. The CO2 cartridge must be replaced once used or once it expires and must be stored in a cool place. If this maintenance is something you are unable to keep up with, then please use a traditional life jacket. Once you pick your life jacket, don’t forget to inspect it by checking for rips, faded fabric, or broken buckles, make sure it is the correct size, and that it is coast guard approved. No matter what activity you have planned at the lake, picking one of these 5 PFDs can save your life! Which one will you choose for your trip to the lake?

As part of the Dallas Floodway Bipartisan Act Supplemental Project, USACE Fort Worth, in partnership with the City of Dallas, is building new pump stations and refurbishing existing pump stations to give increased flood protection to the citizens of Dallas. In this video Sarvi Ashraf, Lead Engineer for the Dallas Supplemental; Robert Powell, Dallas Floodway Operations Manager; and Sarah Standifer, Assistant Director for Dallas Water Utilities talk about the nearly complete Able Pump Station, the largest pump station on the Trinity River, which is undergoing testing by the City of Dallas. As an integral part of the city’s interior drainage and flood control system, these pump stations move water from the city, over the levees into the river.

In this water safety video Ranger Stephanie Jones from USACEFortWorth's Proctor Lake talks about the dangers of mixing alcohol and boating. Visit https://www.nasbla.org/operationdrywater/home to learn more about the National Boating Under the Influence Awareness And Enforcement Campaign and Operation Dry Water.

From every one at #USACE Fort Worth, we would like to remind our patrons to practice RESPONSIBLE RECREATION at the 25 lakes we offer. Leave no trace, stay safe, and see you at the lake!

In this water safety video, Park Ranger Stephanie Jones from Proctor Lake teaches you about the five stages of drowning.

Learn how to inspect and properly fit a life jacket with Proctor Lake's Ranger Stephanie Jones and her two, too cute, guests.

USACE Fort Worth's Proctor Lake Ranger Stephanie Jones describes the FOUR requirements for boating safety.

Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: -Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people -Do not gather in groups -Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings In addition to everyday steps to prevent COVID-19, keeping space between you and others is one of the best tools we have to avoid being exposed to this virus and slowing its spread locally and across the country and world. When COVID-19 is spreading in your area, everyone should limit close contact with individuals outside your household in indoor and outdoor spaces. Since people can spread the virus before they know they are sick, it is important to stay away from others when possible, even if you have no symptoms. Social distancing is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Watch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Industrial Hygienist David Flurry show you a method for homemade face covers to help #SlowTheSpread of COVID-19.

USACE Fort Worth's Proctor Lake Ranger Stephanie Jones teaches the FIVE things you need to know for helping a drown victim.

Listen to and watch as our district Medical Program Manager Peter Matar speaks about the replacement William Beaumont Army Medical Center. This is a 1.1 million-square-foot world-class health-care facility with 10 operating rooms, 269 exam rooms, 30 primary and specialty clinics, 16 intensive care rooms, 135 patient beds and 8 labor and delivery rooms. There are many things that went into the construction of this replacement hospital to include 13,050 cubic yards of site concrete, over 252 miles of pipe, 32 elevators, 2,800 fiber optic lights, 3 million pounds of ductwork, and four generators that can serve the facility for up to five days.

Brittany Scruggs, public affairs specialist with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sits down with Brad Hartell, construction manager for the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Fort Bliss in EL Paso, Texas. Intro Narration: William Beaumont Army Medical Center will be comprised of 10 operating rooms and will have 30 specialty clinics to include women’s health services, behavioral health, physical and occupational therapy, gastroenterology, oncology, hematology, general surgery family medicine vascular surgery, plastic surgery and more. Project will also include a full array of imaging services, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy, laboratory, patient administration, logistics, dining facility, administration and limited retail. Project additionally supports 15 graduate medical education nursing and enlisted training programs. Brittany Scruggs: Hi; can you tell me your name and what you do? Brad Hartell: My name is Brad Hartell; I am the construction manager for the Fort Bliss replacement hospital project. BS: Ok; why did DoD decide to replace the old hospital? BH: The existing William Beaumont hospital is over 40 years old it’s on a constraint site separate from Fort Bliss proper. So the desire was to get a new medical complex with a capacity-the appropriate capacity for the amount of soldiers on base closer to the soldier family population. BS: OK; what will set this one apart from other hospitals in the country? BH: So this is a world-class medical facility complex. It has the capability of serving both inpatient and outpatient; for that reason it’s very efficient for the soldiers and their families. It is just a fabulous fine complex that’s going to be delivered here. BS: OK; what are some of the biggest challenges you faced along the way with the project and then how if you been able to overcome them? BH: So a facility like this within the government is considered what we call a megaproject. It is so huge; that’s why it gets that classification. And with that comes complexity because of the size. Additionally because it is a medical facility there is significant complexities with regard to design and construction associated with that. So throughout the life of the project we have had design revisions that the team has determined we needed to incorporate to make sure that we got the facility right. The project delivery team was very committed, has been very committed, to work together to overcome those challenges. BS: OK; do you have any final remarks that you want to let our audience know about the Fort Bliss replacement project? BH: So, again, there’s been just a tremendous amount of effort put into this project. We’ve had a great team of professionals working on it, and tradesmen working on it. The motto of our team has always been one team-one mission building a world class medical hospital complex for our soldiers and families. We’ve just always maintained that focus-delivering a high-quality product for our families and soldiers. I’m proud to be part of this project. BS: Awesome! Well thank you so much, Brad, for taking time to discuss the William Beaumont Fort Bliss replacement hospital project and I know the community is looking forward to seeing the final product. Check out our official website: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil Follow and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usacefortworth …and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usacefortworth ...and on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/USACE_FortWorth Business inquiries email: public.affairs@usace.army.mil

Captured on 17-18 October 2019, this video shows an unprecedented look at the Primary and Secondary border barriers in San Diego. This version does not have title pages.

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.