2 Jul 2025

IHNC Lock replacement public review, comment periods extended

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has extended the public review and comment period from ending on July 17, 2025, to now end on Sept 2, 2025, for the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock Replacement Draft General Reevaluation Report and integrated Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

30 Jun 2025

UPDATE - Street Closure Announcement: Destrehan Avenue in Harvey to remain closed until August 2025 due to the continued high Mississippi River

Due to the extended high Mississippi River, Destrehan Avenue in Harvey, La., will remain closed to traffic until the end of August 2025 while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues construction of the floodwall it began building in December 2024. The public will be able to take 4th Street to Barataria Boulevard to reach River Road.

18 Jun 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

16 Jun 2025

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. USACE will propose not to reissue one nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with finfish mariculture.

5 Jun 2025

Update to Draft Report for Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana Flood Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released an update to the Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana Flood Risk Management Study Draft Feasibility Report with Integrated Environmental Assessment and an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (#EA20200B3P1745395179), for a 30-day public review and comment period starting June 5, 2025.

30 May 2025

IHNC Lock replacement draft report released for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, released the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock Replacement Supplemental Draft General Reevaluation Report and integrated Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement today for a 45-day public review period ending on July 17, 2025.

13 May 2025

Corps of Engineers Deactivates Phase II Flood Fight

Water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to move from Phase II to Phase I flood fight procedures.

7 May 2025

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water.

22 Apr 2025

USACE activating next phase of flood fight inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is projected to rise above the 15-foot mark at the Carrollton Gage Tuesday, April 22, 2025. As such, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has activated Phase II flood fight procedures.

17 Apr 2025

Corps release final environmental assessment and FONSI for Neptune Pass flow reduction structure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Neptune Pass flow reduction structure on April 16, 2025.