Before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can start replacing barriers along the southern border for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, a lot of ground work has to be completed. One of the first steps for Task Force Barrier is to test the soil to see what type of construction methods it can support. ((Tag)) Task Force Barrier is operating under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, which gives the Department of Defense to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies. USACE is overseeing three 10 U.S.C. Section 284-funded contracts for border barrier work in El Centro, California, Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas.

Before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can start replacing barriers along the southern border for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, a lot of ground work has to be completed. One of the first steps for Task Force Barrier is to test the soil to see what type of construction methods it can support. ((Tag)) Task Force Barrier is operating under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, which gives the Department of Defense to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies. USACE is overseeing three 10 U.S.C. Section 284-funded contracts for border barrier work in El Centro, California, Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas. (Editor's note: All visible personal and corporate identifiable markings have been masked for privacy reasons)

Aerial view of Levee L550 Aug. 3, 2019 near Watson and Rock Port, Mo., showing USACE Omaha District contractors performing levee restoration work.

Aerial video of damage to Cedar Creek levee near Yutan and Ashland, Neb. May 17, 2019. (Video by USACE Omaha District)

((Intro)) Since 2015 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District's Gavins Point Project has been under attack from zebra mussels. UAACe's Mike Glasch shows us how they are fighting off the invasive specises. ((Tag)) The UV system has a 99 percent effective rate in controlling and killing off the zebra mussel population. However, the main source of zebra mussel contamination is through boaters transferring them from one water source to another. ((GFX)) Boaters can help curtail the spread of zebra mussels by: • Thoroughly inspecting boat and trailer, removing any aquatic weeds and scrape off and throw away any suspected mussels. • Drain all water from boat and equipment before leaving the lake or pond. • Do not reuse any live bait that has contacted infested water. • Thoroughly rinse and dry boats, motors and trailers.

Imagery shows work on the breach closure at Levee L611-614 June 12, 2019, following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by USACE Omaha District)

OMAHA, Neb. – With the National Weather Service forecasting rain throughout the Memorial Day weekend, the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District, Col. John Hudson, spoke today with state leaders in the lower Missouri River Basin about possible impacts to the already damaged levee system. “It’s important to remember that a significant risk of flooding remains until the federal levee system is fully repaired,” Hudson said. “Significant rainfall will likely lead to higher river stages and increased flow through levee breaches.  This will result in flooding in areas where flood waters had receded.” The Corps of Engineers will continue to work closely with local, state, country and tribal emergency managers as we continue through this spring rain and runoff season.  The Corps’ focus is to protect the gains made in the recovery of the federal levee system since the March storms as well as proactively inform impacted communities of the threat, and efforts available to help mitigate the impacts of these rain storms. Life safety is the Corps of Engineers top priority. The public is urged to stay in close contact with local emergency management agencies for more information.

Aerial view of area near Glenwood treatment plant Apr. 15, 2019 following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L536 Apr. 15, 2019 following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view near Levee L575 at 2011 setback, Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L550A Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L550 near Langdon Bend Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L550 near outlets Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L550 near upstream tieback Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L561 near Turkey Creek Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L561 near upstream end Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L594 Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L601 Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L611-614 near Highway 34 to downstream end Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L611-614 near MidAmerican Energy Apr. 15, 2019, following the March 2019 runoff event (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee R562A Apr. 15, 2019, following the March 2019 runoff event (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L611-614 near Bellevue Bridge Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee R562 near Peru, Nebraska Apr. 15, 2019, following March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee R562 from downstream end going upstream Apr. 15, 2019, following the March 2019 runoff event (Video by Mike Glasch)

Aerial view of Levee L575A Apr. 15, 2019 following the March 2019 unregulated runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, Omaha District PAO)

Aerial view of Levee L575 Apr. 15, 2019 east of Nebraska City Airport, following the March 2019 unregulated runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, Omaha District PAO)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District works to repair damages to Union Dike near Valley, Nebraska Mar. 26. The levee sustained damage from a major runoff event. (Video by Capt. Ryan Hignight, USACE Omaha District)

Aerial view of Clear Creek Levee Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L536 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee R520 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L536 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee R613 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L518 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Levee L573 Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

Aerial view of Union Dike Apr. 17, 2019 following the March 2019 runoff event. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs)

USACE, Omaha District documents the status of Ames Diking from an aerial view Apr. 17, 2019, weeks following the major runoff event from March 2019. (Video by Mike Glasch, USACE Omaha District)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District works to restore Union Dike levee Mar. 26, 2019 after a major runoff event earlier in the month caused a breach in the levee. (Video by Capt. Ryan Hignight)

Video shows work being done by USACE at Union Dike Mar. 22, 2019. (Video by Capt. Ryan Hignight, USACE Omaha District)

B-Roll at Union Dike area Mar. 22, 2019 showing restoration work being done after the runoff event earlier in the month. (Video by Capt. Ryan Hignight)

Joyce Ridout, a retiree from USACE's Omaha District is interviewed about her career with the Army Corps

Jeremy Bell, an employee with the #USACE Omaha District talks about his work as an Information Specialist. He also talks about his personal artwork he does outside of the office and gives some advice to aspiring artists considering going into the graphic arts field in the government. Bell interviews with Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll, Omaha District Public Affairs Office. (Videography by Zane Ecklund, edited and produced by Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll, USACE Omaha District)

((intro)) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' mottos of Building Strong not only refers to its construction projects, but also to helping mold the engineers of the future through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. USACE-OMAHA'S Mike Glasch introduces us to one USACE teammate promoting STEM to middle school students through volunteering to judge a LEGO robotics competition. ((tag)) Louis said that judging the competition was a rewarding experience for her, and encourages other USACE employees to volunteer to do the same.

USACE Omaha District Public Affairs Deputy Chief Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll interviews district retiree Steven Schmidt, a former area engineer who worked at Fort Crook, Nebraska. The interview Feb. 7, 2019 is part of a year-long series celebrating the Omaha District’s 85th anniversary. (Edited and produced by Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll, videography by Zane Ecklund, Omaha District Public Affairs)

Guest speaker Ms. Patricia Brown presents "When Dr. King Came to Dinner" at the USACE Omaha District on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 16, 2019, an event the Omaha District EEO office organized for the occasion.