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

6 Apr 2017

Corps to host public meeting for the Lake O’ the Pines Master Plan revision

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two public

6 Apr 2017

Lake O’ the Pines stilling basin to be de-watered

FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Lake O’ the

21 Mar 2017

Fort Worth District announces delays in opening five Canyon Lake parks

FORT WORTH, Texas – The US Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake announced today, the delay of

14 Mar 2017

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Women Owned Small Business and HUB Zone Networking Forum

FORT WORTH, Texas – In keeping with its commitment and ongoing goals to expand entrepreneurial

23 Jan 2017

Corps to host public meetings for the Sam Rayburn Reservoir Master Plan revision

FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives will host

23 Jan 2017

USACE officials announce closure of Bosque Park at Waco Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announced the upcoming

12 Dec 2016

FM 2271 reduced to one lane temporarily across Belton Lake; seek alternate route

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Belton Lake will temporarily close FM 2271

7 Dec 2016

Fort Worth District employee receives USACE Resource Manager of the Year honors

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District employee received the

16 Nov 2016

USACE officials announce construction closures and seasonal openings at Waco Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announced this week

14 Nov 2016

Statement Regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Army informed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Energy Transfer Partners, and Dakota Access, LLC, that it has completed the review that it launched on September 9, 2016. The Army has determined that additional discussion and analysis are warranted in light of the history of the Great Sioux Nation’s dispossessions of lands, the importance of Lake Oahe to the Tribe, our government-to-government relationship, and the statute governing easements through government property.

9 Nov 2016

Recent flood events impact East Texas U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forest resources

FORT WORTH, Texas – Sustained major flooding in 2015 and 2016 at three East Texas U.S. Army Corps of

9 Nov 2016

Construction activities temporarily close Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily

29 Sep 2016

USACE awards $23,000 contract for survey and digital mapping for facility to support service members with traumatic brain injuries, psychological health conditions

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, recently awarded a contract

26 Sep 2016

USACE awards $9.9M in contracts for Trinity River Vision/Central City Project

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, recently awarded contracts

20 Sep 2016

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

16 Sep 2016

USACE announces Environmental Assessment on Lewisville Lake Dam study

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District officials released the

13 Sep 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joint team wins GreenGov Presidential Award for Green Innovation

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Sustainable Tools Integration Team Wednesday was awarded the 2016 GreenGov

1 Sep 2016

USACE officials at Waco Lake announce reopening of Hike and Bike Trail

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announced today the

1 Sep 2016

Fort Worth District officials release listing of open and closed recreation areas in the region

FORT WORTH, Texas –Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives, in preparation

30 Aug 2016

USACE officials to enforce removal of electric submersible pumps at Belton Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – USACE representatives from the Belton/Stillhouse Hollow Lake Offices have

25 Aug 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers award $79.4M contract for Fort Wingate clean-up

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Planning and

9 Aug 2016

Fort Worth District team garners USACE Innovation of the Year Award

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District Hybrid Tool for Real Estate Data Management Team is one

2 Aug 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, city of Laredo break ground on 77-acre project; Wildlife habitat for endangered species will be restored along Rio Grande tract

LAREDO, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District and city of Laredo broke ground

27 Jul 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce reopening of recreation facilities at Waco Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Waco Lake announce reopening of selected recreation facilities that were closed due to recent flood events. Airport Park, Midway, Speegleville, Lacy Point and Flat Rock boat ramps are now open to the public.

13 Jul 2016

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Women Owned Small Business Networking Opportunities Forum

FORT WORTH, Texas – In keeping with its goal to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs, the

30 Jun 2016

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stresses Safety over the Independence Day Holiday

FORT WORTH, Texas – In keeping with their top priority of ensuring public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public to make sure to follow all safety precautions in and around the water over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the summer.

24 Jun 2016

USACE officials announce reopening schedule of recreation facilities at Wright Patman Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Wright Patman Lake announce reopening of facilities as soon and as safely as possible that were closed from the recent flood events.

21 Jun 2016

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony signals completion of the Corps’ Fort Hood replacement hospital project

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participated in a Ribbon

21 Jun 2016

Fort Worth District’s Morris Garners 2015 Small Business Annual Award

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Small Business Program Manager of the Year award for 2015 was presented to

16 Jun 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives Sustainability Award for Green Innovation to joint team

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Sustainable Tools Integration Team has been awarded the 2016 Sustainability Award for Green Innovation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This national award honors a joint team for developing and demonstrating new technology to help installations improve energy planning.

13 Jun 2016

U.S. Army Corps officials increase flood releases from Proctor Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Water Management staff,

13 Jun 2016

Hords Creek Lake nears conservation pool for first time in nine years

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hords Creek Lake staff announced today its

6 Jun 2016

Corps to host public meeting for the Whitney Lake Master Plan revision

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. to receive public input as it prepares to update and revise the Whitney Lake Master Plan. The public meeting will be held at the Whitney Independent School District Auditorium, 305 San Jacinto, Whitney, TX 76692 and is open to the public. A formal presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by time for attendees to view maps, ask questions and provide comments about the project.

1 Jun 2016

USACE and GBRA to switch release control at Canyon Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Canyon Lake announced today