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News Releases by Month

18 Sep 2012
Officials mark construction start for Hobart Ash St. drainage improvement project
On Sept. 18, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN-1), and officials from Lake County, Ind., held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for Hobart’s Ash Street drainage improvement project.
14 Sep 2012
Army Corps releases Focus Area 2 Aquatic Pathways Summary Report, solicits public comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today released for public comment the Focus Area 2 Aquatic Pathways Assessment Summary Report. This report presents the methodology and key evidence used to assess the potential for transfer of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins through several aquatic pathways.
13 Sep 2012
Corps to hold public meeting for Indiana Harbor dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting to provide information about upcoming dredging at Indiana Harbor.
7 Sep 2012
New Asian Carp footage available online
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee releases new Asian carp footage to the broadcast media and to the public. The professionally filmed footage of the aquatic nuisance species, as well as footage of various related projects, including the electric barriers, is freely available online in both high-definition and streaming formats.
5 Sep 2012
U.S. Army Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick visits the Chicago District
Newly appointed 53rd U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, was taken on a whirlwind tour of major projects happening in the Chicago District during his Aug. 27-29 visit.
30 Aug 2012
North Lake Shoreline Restoration Project Complete
GLENCOE, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2012) - The Chicago Botanic Garden and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
29 Aug 2012
Corps, city to hold public meeting for Chicago shoreline project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Transportation, and the Chicago Park District will hold a public meeting to provide information about upcoming construction on the Montrose to Irving segment of the Chicago Shoreline Storm Damage Reduction Project.
17 Aug 2012
Army Corps held ribbon cutting ceremony for Ranburn Woods project
On Aug. 17, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN-1), held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of construction at Ranburn Woods in Lake County, Ind.
14 Aug 2012
Corps signs partner agreement for Little Calumet River Riparian Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today signed a project partnership agreement with Shirley Heinze Land Trust for the Little Calumet River Riparian Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Project to improve the ecological quality of the Little Calumet Wetlands, at the intersection of Indian Boundary and Brummitt roads in Porter County.
14 Aug 2012
Officials to mark construction end of Ranburn Woods project
Officials from Lake County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will join Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN-1) at a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of construction at Ranburn Woods.