GALVESTON, Texas (May 10, 2012) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Public Affairs Office was recognized with a Gold Award from the Hermes Creative Awards competition for its USACE Galveston District brochure. "This brochure is an excellent communications tool that helps us inform the public about our mission and valued partnerships," said Col. Christopher W. Sallese, USACE Galveston District commander. "The publication outlines the district's responsibilities of providing vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen the nation's security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters." (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas (May 9, 2012) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract to Orion Marine Construction Inc., in the amount of $2,687,000 for maintenance dredging of the lower reach of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway's Channel to Victoria in Calhoun County, Texas. (read more)
HOUSTON (May 1, 2012) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District contracted with Weeks Marine Inc., for the removal of approximately 150 feet of submerged pipeline from the Houston Ship Channel which will begin at 8 a.m., May 2, 2012. The navigation channel is expected to remain closed until 2 p.m. (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas (April 20, 2012) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, awarded a contract to Manson Construction Co., in the amount of $3,234,150 for maintenance dredging of the Sabine Pass Outer Bar and Bank Channel, Texas. (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas (April 13, 2012) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, will temporarily close the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at the West Gate of the Brazos River Floodgates beginning April 17, 2012, to conduct repair work and ensure the structural integrity of the west floodgate and guide walls along the navigation channel. (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas (April 12, 2012) - Every April, the sky above the Gulf Coast becomes alive as millions of birds wintering in Latin America take a temporary respite before resuming their long journeys home. Depending on the weather, the 18-hour flight can be arduous and many of the birds need time to recuperate before continuing to their breeding grounds further north, which makes the Corps Woods on Galveston Island, situated along a major migratory route, an ideal rest stop after crossing the Gulf of Mexico. (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas (April 11, 2012) - As a small child, building and figuring out how something worked appealed to Tricia Campbell. (read more)