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Omaha District plays important role in water quality management
8/6/2020
Whether it is fishing, boating, swimming, or other types of water recreation the benefits of the Omaha District’s water quality management program affect outdoor enthusiasts in positive ways – these...
Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19
7/28/2020 UPDATED
An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic...
District finishes 2019 flood damage repairs near Clear Creek
7/23/2020
OMAHA, Neb. - Sixteen months after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Systems Restoration Team has made significant progress restoring...
Omaha Corps of Engineers application of its contracting programs
7/22/2020 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has continued to lead the way in using its various contracting programs to accomplish its mission in a continuously changing environment...
Papio Lakes, Corps hosts virtual meeting for new master plan; public comments sought
6/18/2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Natural Resources Management Sectionhosted a Papio Lakes Master Plan kick-off meeting in May with agency partners and stakeholders to help consolidate...
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    Physical Anthropologist, Cathy Van Arsdale from the Mandatory Center of Expertise for the Curation and Management of Archaeological Collections in the St. Louis District, documents the condition of the arm bone and upper jawbone of the Wankel T.rex. She notes the condition of each element, which will be rechecked upon the collection's arrival in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History

    Delicate dance with a dinosaur

    There are dozens of elements within the collection including pieces that are at least 5 feet long and take up the length of an entire crate and pieces that are smaller than 5 centimeters, wrapped in foil and paper and stored in sealed plastic bags. Following a checklist that identifies the crate, the box, the body part, and the bone piece; the team photographs and inspects the condition of each fossilized bone.