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Petrochemical corporations are racing to build new, dirty projects - increased fracking, pipelines, oil and gas terminals, and massive plastics plants - from the Permian Basin and across the Gulf Coast.
If allowed, this would increase the threat of climate disaster and further pollute the most vulnerable black, indigenous, and low-income communities who have suffered far too long already.
Frontline communities across the Gulf South and around the globe are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters (USACE) to protect our water and air now by stopping the issue of permits to the dirty facilities.
Help us #DefendTheGulf and call on USACE to:
Meet and tour frontline communities with local leaders to consult on permitting of dirty projects
Conduct a regional Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to understand the cumulative impacts of pollution to the air, water, wildlife, and land!
Uphold environmental, restorative, and language justice in their work.
The Gulf needs your help! Sign on to the letter:
http://ow.ly/chej50GUBys
Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division
US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
The Gulf needs your help!
Sign on to the letter:
http://ow.ly/BPkU50GScnf
Petrochemical corporations are racing to build new, dirty projects—increased fracking, pipelines, oil and gas terminals, and massive plastics plants—from the Permian Basin and across the Gulf Coast.
If allowed, this would increase the threat of climate disaster and further pollute the most vulnerable black, indigenous, and low income communities who have suffered far too long already.
Frontline communities across the Gulf South and around the globe are calling on the US Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) to protect our water and air now by stopping the issue of permits to the dirty facilities.
Help us #DefendTheGulf and call on USACE to:
Meet and tour frontline communities with local leaders to consult on permitting of dirty projects
Conduct a regional Environmental Impact Statement to understand the cumulative impacts of pollution to the air, water, wildlife, and land!
Uphold environmental, restorative, and language justice in their work.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters
Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division
US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
This past weekend, we took 14 PAL youth to Lake Whitney for some outdoor adventures, camping and a conservation/wildlife management deer hunt. A BIG thank you to the Lake Whitney U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division & Texas Parks and Wildlife for teaming up to make this such a successful event.
Thank you to the many coaches and volunteers who mentor these youth during crossbow practices, teach them the Hunter's Education course and help throughout the weekend - you truly are making a difference in their lives! This year, 11 kids were able to harvest a deer and bring meat home to feed their families! Special shout out to Garrett with the Corp, his team and Monica with Texas Parks and Wildlife - Hunter Education for all the work they put in behind the scenes and for impacting our youth with their knowledge and passion for the outdoors.
Thank you Kevin with Blue’s Wounded GAME Recovery for donating your time with your beautiful #BlueLacy tracking dogs. They were amazing! We enjoyed having you all there & thank you for always providing a helping hand!
#LifesBetterOutdoors #urbanoutdoors
*Warning: some pictures may be too graphic and disturbing to some*
Tulsa Ports is hosting Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, #USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers to discuss challenges and opportunities on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The 445-mile navigation system is managed by the Little Rock District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division
Infrastructure work is shown in the 1600 block of the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis., for a second transient-training troops barracks project. The second barracks $18.8 million barracks project was awarded to L.C. Black Constructors, which is the contractor building the first barracks building, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Resident Office at Fort McCoy.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/407697/photo-essay-fiscal-year-20-funded-barracks-project-continues-fort-mccoy
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division U.S. Army U.S. Army Reserve Monroe County Herald News 8 Now / News 8000 DVIDSHUB
We are pleased to announce that we have added a third keynote speaker to our International Operating Conference and Trade Show program. Brigadier General Christopher G. Beck, Commander and Division Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division will be speaking to our attendees on Tuesday, October 5.
Chris Lannutti, with Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received a commander's coin from Maj. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, commanding general for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Civil Works and Emergency Response. However, because Lannutti was of the office working during the general's visit, the coin was presented by Col. Zachary Miller, commander of the USACE Hurricane Ida Recovery mission (seen here). Lannutti was presented the coin for his outstanding work and dedication to the mission. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division (Courtesy photo)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division Pacesetters work hard to deliver their missions and adapt to an changing environment. EVERYONE has a critical role in mission accomplishment. All Pacesetters, regardless of their role in the organization, contribute to mission success. Learn how Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Patrick Shoopman helps the Southwestern Division deliver on its missions.
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division lakes and rivers. Have fun and don't forget your life jacket!
The Galveston District hosted the virtual Summer 2021 Stakeholder Partnering Forum August 10 and 11 in Galveston. Brigadier General Christopher Beck, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division Commander, joined Col. Timothy R. Vail, Galveston District Commander, for the two-day event that focused on "Collaborating for Coastal Resiliency."
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District conducts semi-annual Stakeholder Partnering Forums with non-federal sponsors, customers and agency partners to collaborate on best practices regarding programs ranging from ecosystem restoration to flood risk management, maintaining and improving Texas coastal navigation systems, and regulatory oversight of U.S. waters at its Galveston headquarters.
These events help identify opportunities to better support stakeholder commitments and emerging interests for Planning Studies, Preconstruction, Engineering and Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.
The forum serves as an opportunity for non-federal sponsors, customers and agency partners from along the Texas coast to network and exchange ideas on ways the Galveston District is able to improve value delivery to the nation across civil works and regulatory business lines.
For more information and to see some of the briefings, visit:
https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/About/Partners/Stakeholder-Partnering-Forum/.
This #MKARNS50 swag could be yours! Check out the post below to find out how!
PHOTO CONTEST! *** Entry submissions end July 31***
It’s time for the USACE Little Rock District’s annual photo contest! In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, this year’s photo contest will be MKARNS themed!
Categories include the following:
1. Water Safety on the MKARNS
2. Recreation on or near the MKARNS
3. Nature & Landscape along the MKARNS
5. Fishing along the MKARNS
6. Wildlife along the MKARNS
7. Commercial Navigation on the MKARNS
8. Historic/Throwback imagery from areas along the MKARNS
***Please note the deadline for submitting your photos is 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Photos received after that time will not be considered for the contest. ***
USACE will be selecting a first, second and third place winner for EACH category.
Please post your photos on the comment thread below or DM them to us along with your name and the location of your photos.
CONTEST RULES
*Images will be judged in mid to late August and the winners will receive a Corps of Engineers Award Certificate and some special MKARNS 50th swag! Winning photos will also be showcased on the Little Rock District’s official website, Facebook and Instagram.
*Please feel free to submit both color and black and white images.
*Participants can submit up to 3 photos for each category. All submissions MUST be the original work of the entrant.
*Photos must be taken in public areas.
*Images must be posted on the Little Rock District page to be officially entered into the contest.
*Don't forget to use the #MKARNS50 hashtag on your photos!
**PLEASE READ**
By submitting a photo you are giving USACE Little Rock and our partners consent to repurpose the imagery for exhibitions, publicity, display or other uses as appropriate. Our partners include, but are not limited to the USACE Southwestern Division, Department of the Army and/or the Department of Defense, the Arkansas Waterways Commission, Little Rock Port Authority, USACE Tulsa, MKARNS 50th sponsors and more.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division
Arkansas Waterways Commission
Port of Little Rock
Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
#lrcorps #photocontest #photography
