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13 Jul 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meeting for Belton Lake Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public
27 Jun 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meetings for Lake O’ the Pines Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting two public
18 Jun 2018
Perimeter boundary maintenance being conducted on Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Jasper, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Sam Rayburn Reservoir are advising
13 Jun 2018
USACE and partners collaborate on reopening of Canyon Dam Service Road
FORT WORTH, Texas – On June 8 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District staff met with local
11 Jun 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stress importance of water release warnings behind Whitney dam
FORT WORTH, Texas –Visitors to the area downstream of Whitney Dam are reminded to be aware of warning signs and the warning horn. Release of water from the Whitney Powerhouse is immediate at the sound of the first warning horn. Additionally, the public should be aware that significant changes in water access were made in 2017. While boat launching is still permitted from Riverside East, swimming and wading are no longer permitted from either USACE managed access area behind the dam. Signs were installed and violators are subject to citations for violation of Title 36 of the US Code of Federal Regulations.
11 Jun 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2018 Civil Works Appropriations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) work plan for the Army Civil Works program on Thursday, June 7.
5 Jun 2018
USACE Opens Updated National Levee Database
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today opened the updated National Levee Database (NLD) for public access. The NLD is a living, dynamic information source that provides visualization and search capability on the location and condition of levee systems nationwide.
21 May 2018
Canyon Lake Dam Road closed to public access
FORT WORTH, Texas – Beginning Monday, May 21, the service road across Canyon Lake Dam will be
16 Apr 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District hosts press conference and tour of ongoing remediation work at Lewisville Lake Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will host a press
16 Mar 2018
USACE announces temporary road closure to Dana Peak Park
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily
2 Mar 2018
USACE seeks right of entry to former Camp Bowie land
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking additional right of entry forms
28 Feb 2018
Road closed over Joe Pool Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the road over Joe Pool
20 Feb 2018
USACE announces temporary no bicycle traffic over Joe Pool Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the road to bicycle
16 Feb 2018
USACE announces temporary road closure at Main Entrance to Somerville Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues repair and remediation work at
13 Feb 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports the administration’s Infrastructure Initiative
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fully supports the administration’s Infrastructure Initiative that was announced today to address the needs of the nation’s infrastructure.
9 Feb 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal 2019 Civil Works budget press conference scheduled
Washington (February 9, 2018) – The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ press conference to
18 Jan 2018
USACE announces temporary road closure to Dana Peak Park
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily
12 Jan 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces pay station use at Twin Bridges Park
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Waco Lake recently installed pay stations at Twin Bridges Park to collect entry fees. Previously, customers paid entry fees upon arrival or provided their annual pass for entry.
12 Jan 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce work to begin at Navarro Mills Lake
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District will begin repairs behind the dam at Navarro Mills Lake to repair the discharge channel slope and fishing platform on Jan. 12, 2018. Access to the stilling basin entrance road, parking area, and fishing platform will be closed until construction is complete. Repairs are estimated to take up to six months to complete, weather permitting.
20 Nov 2017
Sam Rayburn Reservoir water to be used for hydrostatic testing
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth
25 Oct 2017
Embankment Erosion Repair Work underway at Sam Rayburn Reservoir Project Office
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun embankment repair work to remedy
6 Oct 2017
Temporary closure of hike and bike trail at Waco Lake due to road repairs
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announce the temporary closure of Hike and Bike Trail across Waco Lake Dam. Public Safety is a priority at Waco Lake and this closure is necessary to complete road repairs.
25 Sep 2017
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 30.
15 Sep 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shares important water safety tips
FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer. Fall is just around the corner. Some
6 Sep 2017
Lake O’ the Pines to replace fishing and courtesy docks
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth
2 Sep 2017
Sam Rayburn Reservoir increases power generation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce today an increase of power generation for critical infrastructure needs and to stabilize the power grid of Southeast Texas.
1 Sep 2017
Sam Rayburn Reservoir to start power generation
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce today
30 Aug 2017
Marking the last day of summer with safety
FORT WORTH, Texas – September 4th we celebrate Labor Day, which generally marks the end of summer.
30 Aug 2017
Temporary closure of Midway Park due to road repairs
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announce the temporary closure of Midway Park for road repairs and paving. The closure will begin October 1, 2017 and the park will re-open once the work is completed. Repairs are expected to take up to ninety days.
30 Aug 2017
Hurricane Harvey impacts operations at District lakes
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce today
25 Aug 2017
Post storm guidance for flood recovery and repair activities public notice released
FORT WORTH, Texas –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have posted a Flood Recovery and Repair
24 Aug 2017
USACE employee receives 2017 Levee Safety Professional of the Year
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Levee Safety Program Manager Brian Brasher, was awarded the 2017 Levee Safety Professional of the Year, Aug. 15 in Fort Worth. The USACE Levee Safety Professional of the Year Award is given annually to one deemed to have had a significant impact on the USACE Levee Safety Program. Brasher is the second recipient of the award and had to compete with numerous USACE employees nationally for the honor.
14 Aug 2017
Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam Safety Field Work to begin
FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at
27 Jul 2017
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees
26 Jul 2017
Temporary closure of recreation facilities due to work on Whitney Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Whitney Lake announce the temporary closure of Lofers Bend Day Use Park and part of Lofers Bend West Campground to replace degraded rip rap and regrade a portion of the upstream slope of Whitney Lake Dam.
17 Jul 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce closure of fishing pier at Navarro Mills Lake
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District will begin staging material and equipment behind the dam at Navarro Mills Lake to repair the discharge channel slope and fishing pier approximately July 24. Access to the fishing pier will be temporarily closed while the material and equipment is being delivered. Work on the discharge channel slope will begin on the west side of the discharge channel, therefore the fishing area, which is located on the east side of the discharge channel, will re-open after the material and equipment is delivered.
10 Jul 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers host public meeting for the Canyon Lake Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting
6 Jul 2017
USACE announces public comment period for Aquilla Lake Reallocation Study and EA
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives announced
30 Jun 2017
Make this 4th of July memorable not regrettable
FORT WORTH, Texas – This 4th of July we celebrate our Nation’s 241st birthday. On this day our
21 Jun 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts 9th Annual Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Networking and Teaming Conference
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District will host its ninth annual Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Networking and Teaming Conference on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building in Room 4A14H, The building is located at 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The conference is an opportunity to network with contractors who frequently do business with the Corps.
6 Jun 2017
USACE receives 2017 John Ivey Higher Standards Award
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Southwest Division was awarded Texas Floodplain
2 Jun 2017
U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in reactivating a Restoration Advisory Board
FORT WORTH, Texas - The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity is conducting a survey to determine if
2 Jun 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce Dam Safety Modification Study EA for Lewisville Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce today the
24 May 2017
Don’t let your Memorial Day be a Tragedy – Play it Safe When You Recreate
FORT WORTH, Texas – Memorial Day is one of our most meaningful holidays because it is a day set aside to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our Nation. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer and peak patronage at our numerous lakes and recreation areas. It is a good time to remind the public to take the time and necessary steps to ensure safety is always the first priority when recreating to ensure that a fun time does not end in tragedy.
23 May 2017
Owen to take command of SWD
Colonel Paul E. Owen, currently the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington D.C., is slated to take command of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, headquartered in Dallas.
17 May 2017
USACE to host public information meeting for Belton Lake Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives will host a
5 May 2017
USACE to host public information meeting for Joe Pool Lake Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives will host a
12 Apr 2017
American Planning Association honors four Fort Worth District projects
The American Planning Association has singled out four Fort Worth District projects for honors in the 2016 Federal Planning Division Awards. They will be presented at the annual awards banquet May 4 in New York City. It honors achievements in the development and implementation of comprehensive planning and land management policies, techniques and procedures on federal properties
11 Apr 2017
Fort Worth District employee receives top Engineer Corps Award
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN – A Fort Worth District, US Army Corps of Engineers employee currently
6 Apr 2017
Corps to host public meetings for the Lewisville Lake Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives will host