29 Sep 2014

District launches online Addicks and Barker construction story map

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 29, 2014) – Residents will soon be able to track construction schedules, detours and upcoming events related to the Addicks and Barker dams’ safety modification project thanks to story map technology located online at www.swg.usace.army.mil (Dam Safety).

19 Sep 2014

USACE Galveston District awards $2.1 million contract for containment dike raising

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 19, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $2,111,235, to Affolter Contracting Company Inc., for containment dike raising at the Peggy Lake Dredged Material Placement Area in Harris County, Texas.

10 Sep 2014

Corps’ Wallisville Lake Project Office issues waterfowl hunting permits for 2014-2015 season

WALLISVILLE, Texas (Sept. 10, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Wallisville Lake Project Office is now issuing waterfowl hunting permits for the 2014-2015 hunting season.

10 Sep 2014

USACE Galveston District awards $3.5 million contract to dredge Texas City Channel

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 10, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $3,583,500 to Orion Marine Construction Inc., for the maintenance dredging of the Texas City Channel in Galveston County, Texas.

4 Sep 2014

USACE Galveston District awards $5.5 million contract to dredge GIWW, Channel to Harlingen

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 4, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $5,523,585 to Orion Marine Construction Inc., for the maintenance dredging of the Channel to Harlingen and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Willacy and Cameron counties, Texas.

4 Sep 2014

District conducts study to protect Texas coast

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 4, 2014) – Protecting the Texas coast from natural and manmade disasters continues to make headlines in local papers as various agencies and organizations work to find solutions to this complex issue – a solution the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District will be a part of implementing once a way forward is identified and funded.

3 Sep 2014

USACE Galveston District awards $5.7 million contract to dredge Matagorda Ship Channel; material used to enhance bird habitat

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 3, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $5,774,000 to Orion Marine Construction Inc., for the maintenance dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel in Matagorda and Calhoun counties, Texas.

29 Aug 2014

USACE Galveston District stresses water safety during this Labor Day weekend

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 29, 2014) – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District joins its partners: Safe Kids Greater Houston, Telemundo, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and Bass Pro Shops, in encouraging safe water recreation activities over the Labor Day weekend.

22 Aug 2014

USACE Galveston District awards $251,997 small business task order for buoy repairs

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 25, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a task order in the amount $251,997 to J.M. Davidson Inc., (a small business contractor), for buoy repair, replacement and maintenance at the Brazos River Floodgates and the Colorado River Locks.

21 Aug 2014

Investing in infrastructure: Bragg’s Cut enhances navigation safety

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas (Aug. 21, 2014) – The 1,800-feet stretch of navigable waterway may not seem like a big deal, but for recreational boaters traveling along the Colorado River it means less wait time and improved safety.