1 Jul 2013

USACE Galveston District urges safety over July 4th holiday; flexes lock schedule

GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2013) – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District prepares for a busy 4th of July (a holiday known for drinking and boating and deadly accidents), Commander Col. Christopher Sallese, USACE Galveston District, urges the public to put safety first and become water aware when participating in water-related recreational activities.

26 Jun 2013

USACE Galveston District partners with HSPS to promote safety on the water during 4th of July

GALVESTON, Texas (June 26, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District partnered with the Houston Sail and Power Squadron (a unit of the United States Power Squadrons) to provide recreational boaters with free vessel safety examinations June 29-30 and July 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Trinity River Island Recreation Area (also known as the Wallisville Lake Project Boat Ramp) in Wallisville, Texas.

22 May 2013

USACE Galveston District stresses water safety awareness in anticipation of busy Memorial Day holiday; flexes lock operations for recreational boaters

GALVESTON, Texas (May 22, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day holiday along the Texas coast by stressing water safety awareness to all those who will enjoy outdoor activities this extended weekend.

1 May 2013

USACE Galveston District summer water safety campaign in full swing

GALVESTON, Texas (May 1, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Water Safety Team is gearing up to “strike out drowning” this summer as part of an aggressive community outreach and public information campaign to educate those who use its recreational facilities, to enhance the commitment of community leaders and stakeholders in executing its mission of promoting public safety and to reduce water-related public fatalities along the Texas coast.

5 Apr 2013

USACE Galveston District’s Simon DeSoto earns recognition for water safety PSAs

GALVESTON, Texas (April 5, 2013) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Simon DeSoto, Colorado River lockmaster, earned second and third place awards for his radio water safety public service announcements during the 17th International Boating & Water Safety Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

1 Apr 2013

April Pools Day: USACE Galveston, Safe Kids Greater Houston launch summer water safety campaign in partnership with Telemundo

HOUSTON (April 1, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, together with Safe Kids Greater Houston, kicked off the summer 2013 water safety season and announced a newly-formed partnership with Spanish-language media outlet Telemundo at its 8th annual April Pools Day media event at the Houston Swim Club April 1.

3 Jul 2012

Enjoy your holiday, play it safe and return home alive

GALVESTON, Texas (July 3, 2012) - Drowning is the nation’s second leading cause of accidental death. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn life jackets. Here are some safety tips from the USACE Galveston District to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

29 Jun 2012

USACE Galveston District boat operators hone their seamanship skills

GALVESTON, Texas (June 29, 2012) - Keeping waterways open for the safe navigation of vessels is no

18 May 2012

USACE Galveston District’s Kris Brown recognized as 2012 Ronald J. Ruffennach Communicator of the Year

GALVESTON, Texas (May 18, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Kristine Brown, natural resources specialist and park ranger, was recognized as the 2012 Ronald J. Ruffennach Communicator of the Year.

15 Mar 2012

USACE Galveston District Public Affairs Office earns Army’s top community relations award

GALVESTON, Texas (March 15, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District captured the Department of the Army’s top public affairs honor, winning first place in the community relations program category of the 2011 Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Public Affairs and Communications Competition.