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January 2017 issue of The Corps Environment

IN THIS ISSUE: USACE leads way, garners 2016 FEMP Award; USACE helps exceed the President's Performance Contracting Challenge; EnviroPoints Commentary: USACE leaders in sustainability then, leaders now; Soldiers, civilians protect post's endangered black-capped vireo; Archeologists survey proposed project near Ball Mountain Dam; Pittsburgh District hosts environmental experts; Project returns floodplain to natural state; Protecting Ohio River's endangered mussels; Millwood Lake community celebrates 50th anniversary; Power station to improve energy resiliency, security; 'Boiling hot' leads to cool results; LOCKED UP! Lock operators weather frigid cold to reopen Ohio River navigation; USACE Chief of Engineers tours, tracks Savannah Harbor Expansion Project progress; Negotiations reduce utility cost for Tensas-Cocodrie Pumping Station; Hunter Army Air Field goes GREEN; Twin cities celebrate completion of flood risk reduction project; and, Jacksonville District delivers innovative solution to meet environmental challenges.

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Public Works DIGEST Jan./Feb./Mar. 2017

Public Works DIGEST, Volume XXIX, No. 1, January/February/March 2017; This Issue: Master Planning, Housing, and Barracks Leader; Commentaries 3; Master Planning 6; Housing and Barracks 25; Awards 26; Energy 28; Environment 33; News and Technology 34; Professional Development 37

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USACE helps exceed the President’s Performance Contracting Challenge

The White House announced Dec. 28 that federal agencies have exceeded its Presidential Performance Contracting Challenge (PPCC) to award $4 billion in energy efficiency contracts by the end of 2016.

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Army Corps of Engineers Revises and Renews Nationwide Permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today revised and renewed nationwide permits (NWPs) necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The new NWPs will take effect March 19, 2017, and replace the existing permits, which expire on March 18, 2017.

Published: 1/6/2017

Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the last of nine structural repair projects related to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Among the most recently completed projects were repairs to breakwaters located in Cleveland Harbor, Fairport Harbor, Lorain Harbor, and the Port Clinton East jetty.

Published: 1/4/2017

North Murfreesboro Greenway Project completes recreation improvements

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2016) – With ribbon cutting and fanfare, officials opened the North Murfreesboro Greenway today, delivering new hiking, jogging, cycling and horseback riding opportunities to the public.

Published: 12/14/2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers biologist shows value of fieldwork in higher education

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boasts a highly educated staff. In the Buffalo District alone, employees collectively have over 60 different types of certifications, more than 30 master’s degrees, and four doctorate degrees. Buffalo District biologist Kathleen Buckler recently obtained a Master of Science degree in Wetland Ecology from SUNY Brockport and is already using her education on the job.

Published: 11/29/2016

Resource Efficiency Managers workshop provides tips on energy savings resources

Resource efficiency managers from various organizations attended a workshop held Nov. 17-18 by the Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration.

Published: 11/28/2016