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News Release Archive

16 Sep 2022
New Orleans District changes command
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District commander Col. Stephen Murphy handed the reins to Col. Cullen Jones during a formal change of command ceremony at the district’s headquarters Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
16 Sep 2022
Corps seeks public comments on proposed action at Neptune Pass
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is requesting public comments for the proposed installation of a flow control feature within Neptune Pass, a newly enlarged pass on the east bank of the Mississippi River across from Buras in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The public comment period begins on Sept. 16 and concludes on Oct. 16, 2022.
29 Jun 2022
Recommended plan for South Central Coast Louisiana project finalized
Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and Chief of Engineers, signed the South Central Coast, Louisiana Chief of Engineers Report specifying the recommended path forward for reducing hurricane and storm damage risk in Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary parishes. The report has been submitted to the Administration and Congress for review and authorization.
16 Jun 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for Section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Public Comment for Section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Definition of Economically Disadvantaged Community Public Comment Period: 03 June 2022 to 02 August 2022
13 Jun 2022
St. Tammany feasibility study receives additional time, funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, received an exemption for additional time and funding for the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study to further refine the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in 2021.
6 Jun 2022
$122 Million Allocated for Post-Hurricane Ida Repairs to Grand Isle
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project.
13 May 2022
Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in conjunction with partners from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will be routing traffic to the original lanes on U.S. Highway 61 (Samuels Road) near the Lilly Bayou Control structure.
4 May 2022
West Shore Lake Pontchartrain public meetings scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) that was released April 15 for a 45-day public review period.
26 Apr 2022
Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch reopens for use on April 29
The Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch will reopen to the public on Friday, April 29, 2022.
21 Apr 2022
Contract awarded for site preparation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for site preparation on a 1.1-mile segment of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This contract will support the construction of about 17.5 miles of levees that will provide 100-year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė Spillway to Garyville, La.