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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
27 May 2016
USACE halts gated flood releases from Somerville Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Somerville Lake Dam announce they have suspended all gated flood releases due to the current weather pattern, continuing rains and current Brazos River flows. With the current lake elevation, the roadway across the uncontrolled spillway is inundated and has been closed.
27 May 2016
Corps of Engineers reduce water releases from Canyon Lake through Memorial Day
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Canyon Lake have announced they will begin releasing water from the dam at a rate of 400 cubic feet per second today. The outflows will remain at 400cfs through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority will increase flows to 1,100cfs Monday evening after 7 p.m.
26 May 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
24 May 2016
USACE officials announce closures at Waco Lake Hike and Bike Trail and Bosque Park
FORT WORTH, Texas –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives at Waco Lake announced today the
19 May 2016
Repair work set for Navarro Mills Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Fort Worth District, in its commitment to ensure life safety, announced
17 May 2016
Corps officials provide updates on Grapevine and Lewisville Lake Dams embankment slides
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its efforts to
17 May 2016
Three Rivers Region Corps lakes to begin flood damage assessments
FORT WORTH, Texas-- In response to the recent rainfall, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in
16 May 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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
16 May 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourage public to “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” on May 20
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort WorthDistrict will join boating
13 May 2016
Flood waters impact safe recreation opportunities at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
3 May 2016
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
3 May 2016
Corps of Engineers closes parks due to flooding at Lake O’ the Pines
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in keeping with its flood
29 Apr 2016
USACE releases Final Regional EIS for surface coal and lignite mining in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District has released a Public
29 Apr 2016
Floods Delay Sam Rayburn Reservoir’s Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Due to the
14 Apr 2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District celebrates its 66th Anniversary
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will celebrate its 66th
13 Apr 2016
Corps to host public meeting for the Draft Lake Lavon Master Plan Update
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting
7 Apr 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts 9th Annual Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Networking Forum
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District will host its ninth annual
28 Mar 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to temporarily close Fairway Drive for Grapevine Dam repairs
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Grapevine Lake will be temporarily closing
18 Mar 2016
Recent rains impact flow rates from east Texas lakes
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Sam Rayburn Reservoir
15 Mar 2016
Corps of Engineers expands exclusion zone after completing study on dam safety implications of drilling, hydrofracturing and extraction at Joe Pool Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – In keeping with its top priority of protecting life safety, the U.S. Army Corps
11 Mar 2016
Corps of Engineers monitors flooding at Lake O’ the Pines and the Cypress Basin in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in keeping with its flood
11 Mar 2016
Town Bluff Dam increases water releases
FORT WORTH, Texas – Water releases from Town Bluff Dam were increased due to inflow in the Neches
4 Mar 2016
Transportation Security Administration marks opening of Corps-built Canine Training Center
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined with Transportation Security
2 Mar 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Monterey Boat Ramp due to roadway failure
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Sam Rayburn Reservoir has temporarily
29 Feb 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to offer America the Beautiful passes
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces today
26 Feb 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meeting for the Canyon Lake Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public
26 Feb 2016
Fort Worth District’s Chief of Water Resources, Jerry Cotter receives Ronald J. Ruffennach Communicator of the Year award
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District Chief of Water Resources Jerry Cotter was named the 2015
25 Feb 2016
Fort Worth District’s Geotechnical Engineer, Brian Brasher receives prestigious BEYA award
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District Geotechnical Engineer Brian Brasher received the Modern-Day
23 Feb 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes for 2016 recreation season
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Belton and Stillhouse Lakes will open all
12 Feb 2016
USACE announces public meetings for reallocation of Wright Patman Lake water supply
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host public scoping
12 Feb 2016
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District releases FY 2016 Civil Works work plan
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its Fiscal Year
15 Jan 2016
Flood damage repairs underway at Lewisville Lake Dam
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its efforts to
14 Jan 2016
President appoints Brig. Gen. Hill to Mississippi River Commission
DALLAS—Brig. Gen. David C. Hill, commander of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of
7 Jan 2016
Corps of Engineers extends removal date for boat owners at Johnson Creek Marina
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, closed Johnson Creek
30 Dec 2015
Corps reminds visitors of weapon regulations governing USACE lakes
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to remind visitors to area Corps
23 Dec 2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin issuing America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Passes in 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that beginning Jan. 1,
23 Dec 2015
The Fort Worth District announces changes in recreation day use fees
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that
16 Dec 2015
Corps of Engineers monitors flooding at Lake O’ the Pines and the Cypress Basin in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in keeping with its flood
15 Dec 2015
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to operate DFW reservoirs as designed
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District flood risk management
20 Nov 2015
Corps announces closure of Hike and Bike Trails at Waco Lake
FORT WORTH, Texas – Due to general maintenance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced full
26 Oct 2015
Corps’ Fort Worth District lakes provide flood protection to Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth District Flood Damage Reduction