Galveston District News Releases

USACE, Harris County complete White Oak Bayou project in northeast Houston

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District and the Harris County Flood Control District joined elected officials and community partners Thursday to celebrate the completion of the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project, a long-term effort to reduce flood risk and strengthen national resilience in one of the most urbanized watersheds in Harris County.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:09:40 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Announces ‘Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:45:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) Adam Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Program, February 23, 2026.

Army Civil Works Sec. Telle Visits Port of Houston

Press Operations — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:30:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) The Honorable Adam Telle visited the Port of Houston Authority as part of his first official visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, January 21, 2026.

USACE announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

USACE makes Addicks and Barker Master Plan available for public review

Press Operations — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in coordination with the USACE Regional Planning and Environmental Center (RPEC), announced that the 2026 Draft Addicks and Barker Master Plan, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA) will be available for public review on January 21, 2026.

USACE Awards Contract for Mouth of the Colorado River, Sargent Beach

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the Port of Bay City, and Matagorda County, have announced a contract award for the Mouth of the Colorado River Navigation Channel (MOCR) Maintenance and Sargent Beach Beneficial Use Placement project, December 19, 2025.

MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE to Host Matagorda Ship Channel Project Public Meeting

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in partnership with the Calhoun Port Authority, will host a public meeting on December 3, 2025, in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Port Arthur Project public open house slated Nov. 20

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, in partnership with the Jefferson County Drainage District 7 (DD7), will host a public open house on November 20, 2025, to share information about the next phase of the Port Arthur Project — the Port Arthur and Vicinity 04 (PAV04) contract.

MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE, GCPD to Hold Public Scoping Meeting for Orange County Project

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Protection District and the Orange County Drainage District, will be holding a public scoping meeting in Orange, Texas, September 17, 2025.

USACE, GLO, City of Galveston Announce Beach Nourishment Project

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston, and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, announced their Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project, July 15, 2025.

USACE, Corpus Christi celebrate completion of ship channel improvement project

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority celebrated the completion of their Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CCSCIP) with a ribbon cutting ceremony, June 2, 2025. The project, which began in 2019, improved approximately 36 miles of channel, deepening it from 47 to 54 feet and widening it from 400 to 530 feet.

USACE Awards $404M Design-Build Contract for Port Arthur Project

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) awarded a $403,944,000 contract to Kiewit U.S. Contractors Co., April 9, 2025, to construct additional portions of the Port Arthur Project, a component of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

Freeport and Vicinity Element Project Work Suspended

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) has officially suspended work on the Freeport and Vicinity element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project, effective as of March 11, 2025.

USACE, TRA to unveil Port of Liberty Master Plan

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and the Trinity River Authority (TRA) will unveil the Port of Liberty Master Plan at a town hall meeting on March 19, 2025. The town hall, open to the public, will be held at the A.J. Hartel Building, located at 318 San Jacinto Street, Liberty, Texas, beginning at 4 p.m. No reservation is needed to attend.

Galveston District Celebrates Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project Groundbreaking

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), non-federal partner the Port of Brownsville, and NextDecade, LLC, celebrated the groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project (BIHCIP) during a ceremony in Brownsville, Texas, December 6, 2024.

Galveston District Hosts Annual Dredging Meeting

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) held its annual Dredging Meeting in Galveston, Texas, November 5, 2024. SWG holds this yearly meeting to discuss its current and upcoming dredging operations and contracts with various non-federal sponsors and industry leaders.

USACE Closes Sargent Beach for Public Safety

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and Matagorda County Officials have indefinitely closed a section of federally owned property, known as Sargent Beach (West Mooring Dock Park and the Sargent Public Boat Ramp).

MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE to Hold Open House for Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed Assessment

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and Cameron County leadership will hold an open house to share information about its Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed Assessment, October 29, 2024 SWG will provide attendees information on the purpose of the assessment, including the study process and how to stay involved.

USACE, GLO Sign Memorandum for Design Work on Coastal Texas Project

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project's ecosystem restoration measures and the coastal storm risk management measure on South Padre Island.