8 Apr 2026

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

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.

19 Mar 2026

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

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.

23 Feb 2026

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

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.

23 Jan 2026

Army Civil Works Sec. Telle Visits Port of Houston

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.

8 Jan 2026

USACE announces finalization of nationwide permits

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.

5 Jan 2026

USACE makes Addicks and Barker Master Plan available for public review

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.

19 Dec 2025

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

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.

21 Nov 2025

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

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.

18 Nov 2025

Port Arthur Project public open house slated Nov. 20

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.

10 Sep 2025

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

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.