
|
Slideshows
|
|
DeFazio helps secure Coos Bay jetty repair funding
Democratic Congressman Peter DeFazio has helped secure $2.8 million in funding for emergency repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty, damaged during last winter's storms. Strolling beside the Reflecting Pool with the Lincoln Memorial in the distance, it's easy to overlook a gentle rise in the landscape a few yards to the north.
Ga. official: Why wait for feds to OK water study?
Georgia's top environmental official said Thursday the three states that have battled nearly three decades over water shouldn't wait for Congress to approve an independent study on the issue, but should instead pay for it themselves.
Port, tribes battle over port site
Nine miles east of Arlington near Willow Creek a new bridge crosses the railroad tracks. Completed in 2006 as part of a new Port of Arlington project, it would have linked Gilliam County's planned new port facility to the rest of the world.
Washington State student found dead in Snake River
A Washington State University student reported missing last week has been found in the Snake River.
Hall County may extend 2 boatramps
The Hall County Taxpayers Association has presented a plan to help get two boat ramps back into water at Lake Lanier.
Mold found in FEMA mobile homes in Indiana, Iowa
The discovery of mold in federally provided mobile homes sheltering Indiana and Iowa flood victims has prompted new anger and frustrations for those who have lost their houses.
Some local governments ban pier jumping in Mich.
Blake Lampen enjoys cooling off on a hot summer day by taking a dip into Lake Michigan.
Corps drops water at Ore. dam to fix gates
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lowering the water at Foster Reservoir on the South Santiam River to repair two of four spillway gates.
U.S. begins blasting S. Oregon dam
With a precision explosion that tore a rectangle containing 2,836 cubic yards of concrete, the federal government has begun spending $8 million to breach a dam it spent $114 million building. More U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Stories
|
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News on the Web
|
|
Sports
Business |
Real Estate Family Movies and Books Venues, Sports and Music Concerts, Artists and Tickets Be Inspired - Quotes and Stories |