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  • December

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    Gavins Point powerhouse annual maintenance in full swing

    Every year, the hydroelectric power generators at the Gavins Point Dam powerhouse, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, are brought down one at a time to undergo annual maintenance. The maintenance begins in the fall when water releases are lower and concludes in early spring.

  • October

    In support of the USACE Jacksonville District, more than 50 Omaha District employees activated beginning Oct. 8, 2024 to make up a Temporary Roofing Planning and Response Team in support of Operation Blue Roof, a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

    Omaha District supports Hurricane Milton response efforts

    In the wake of Hurricane Milton, more than 50 personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, answered the call to provide crucial support to affected communities.

  • January

    Zebra mussels cause severe damage to various moving parts of the hydroelectric power plant in Gavins Point, South Dakota. Water strainers and cooling systems clogged up with zebra mussels require regular shut downs due to over heating and the prevention of water flowing through the powerhouse. (photo by: Michael Schnetzer, USACE Omaha District)

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves to eradicate invasive species

    Since the discovery of zebra mussels at the South Dakota Big Bend powerhouse intake gates in the summer of 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted an internal analysis of the potential alternatives to control the invasive species.

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Guandique becomes 69th commander of Nashville District
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USACE, City of Inglewood solidify water infrastructure partnership with Section 219 agreement
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District joined the City of Inglewood June 13 to officially sign a project agreement that will strengthen the city’s emergency water storage capacity and...
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