Commitment, Communication and Collaboration
In this video, a team of professionals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) meets with the Senator Bill DeSteph, the Broad Bay Civic League, and Virginia Beach City Government to discuss plans to construct an artificial oyster reef in Broad Bay and reassure the league's local residents that their recent concerns had indeed been heard.
The discussion took place aboard a #USACE survey vessel, which allowed for real-time scanning of the proposed site. The Phase II reef construction comes as part of the #LynnhavenRiverBasinEcosystemRestoration project, which aims to improve the overall health of the #LynnhavenRiver and the #ChesapeakeBay.
#EcosystemRestoration #commitment #communication #collaboration
**DEADLINE for PUBLIC COMMENT**
The Virginia Beach City Government Coastal Storm Risk Management #FeasibilityStudy is fast approaching! You have until Nov. 3 to send your comments - in writing - for inclusion in the study scoping.
Scoping comments may be submitted to: [email protected]
or by mail to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk District
803 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
ATTN: Justine Woodward
#BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #virginiabeach #coastal
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Over the last few decades, the water quality of the Lynnhaven River has been impaired to such an extent that oysters and other fish harvested from the estuary have at times not been fit for human consumption. However, through the sustained collaborative efforts of Virginia Beach City Government leadership, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other local organizations, continued improvement is underway.
In this video, Kathy Perdue explains the wetland restoration efforts of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project in Thalia Creek and how they work to improve the overall health of the Lynnhaven River and Chesapeake Bay.
WATCH: Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material - Sometimes it's for the Birds
Every year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) harvests enormous amounts of dredged sediment from federal waterways while working to make them as safe as possible for navigating vessels. ON TOP OF THAT, the corps then routinely takes this material and uses it for beneficial purposes such as wetland habitat enhancement and beach nourishment.
In this video, you will see Deputy Director for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Becky Gwynn conduct bird tagging at Fort Wool as she explains how the collaborative efforts between her organization and USACE support the size and strength of special bird populations in the Chesapeake Bay area.
For more background information about the location and project mentioned in this release, please refer to the video in the link below, which highlights the details of how it all began.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MiZ49iCgLs&t=1s
Of the nearly 200 million cubic yards of dredged material pulled each year from the water, about 85% of it becomes available for beneficial use.
#USACE #dredging #environment #birds
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Andrew Willey, a forester with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, discusses some of the less than obvious aspects of forest management with natural resource specialist Alicia Palmer and forester Glenn Werner from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District as they take a tour of the Raystown Lake forest management sites to check progress.
Forest management differs from de-forestation in that the latter refers to the permanent removal (burning and cutting) of forest stands. In this video, these professionals show how forest management focuses on young forest growth, promotes tree species diversity and monitors the impact of this process on local wildlife.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division
#USACE #forestry
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District along with state and city leadership met at the The Port of Virginia to sign a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the deepening of the Norfolk Harbor on May 20, 2022. The leaders discussed the importance of the harbor deepening, sea-level rise and continued coastal storm risk management (CSRM).
Some of the speakers, discussing improved #infrastructure included: Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, U.S. Representative Elaine Luria, U.S. Representative Bobby Scott and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Norfolk District Brian Hallberg.
#WiderDeeperSafer #CSRM
This is the opportunity of a lifetime!
#usaceishiring for our Engineering and Construction Division Chief, GS-15, to direct, coordinate and supervise all work performed by the Engineering and Construction Division within the Norfolk District.
For this competitive, 3-year assignment you'll also:
▪️ Serve as the Engineering and Construction Division (ECD) liaison to Programs and Project Management Division (PPMD), Water Resources Division (WRD) and Mission Support Division.
▪️Direct the coordination of budgeting, funding, cost control, personnel, engineering and construction activities with appropriate district division/office, higher authority, other government agencies, etc.
▪️Personally, and through subordinate supervisors, exercise full delegated Personnel Management Authority.
Apply before May 25, https://www.usajobs.gov/job/653926900
#northatlanticdivision #USACE #engineering #engineeringjobs #engineeringlife #FederalJobs #norfolk #norfolkva #civilengineer #usajobs
One of #ChesapeakeBay 's most unprecedented, largest & most productive seabird colony needs our help!
Located next to the HRBT, we're working with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to restore a safe, permanent & biologically
appropriate habitat for this unique, large multispecies colony of approximately 25 thousand 🐦individuals.
Watch the vid to see us REVOLUTIONIZE how we protect the nation's delicate #ecosystems while allowing reasonable & necessary development.
***A thank you also goes out to Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for all their work in creating & maintaing a temp home for our fine feathered friends 🥰
#USACEisHiring
Operate a twin engine hydrographic survey launch in waterways with danger areas, limited sight distance, shallow harbors and narrow channels in all seasons and weather conditions (except during freeze-up and major storms).
This career opportunity closes March 14, so read more and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/642446100
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Norfolk Vice Mayor Martin Thomas Jr., Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Congressman Bobby Scott and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Norfolk, Virginia to discuss current #CostalStormRiskManagement project planning and funding. During a press conference on 24 February, these leaders highlighted the scope of what is to come and the impact it will have on the local community.
#InfrastructureInvestmentandJobsAct #IIJA #2022DisasterReliefSupplementalAppropriationsAct
#USACEisHiring
Utilize surveying procedures to perform a variety of complex technical assignments, engineering analyses and management, which includes several locks, a dam, over 70 navigation projects and more!
Apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/639081300 before it closes March 10.
WATCH: Great bridge: Lock Replacement -Part II
Today, we’re changing the locks at Great Bridge in Chesapeake, Va. These locks serve primarily to separate the salt water from the fresh water on each side of the canal and undergo corrosion from the saltwater with time. The current locks have been in the water since 2003.
WATCH: Great bridge: Lock Replacement -Part I
Today, we’re changing the locks at Great Bridge in Chesapeake, Va. These locks serve primarily to separate the salt water from the fresh water on each side of the canal and undergo corrosion from the saltwater with time. The current locks have been in the water since 2003.
Calling all #SmallBusiness in the architecture, engineering and construction industry!
Registered attendees for this year's #Federal Small Business Conference should head to our virtual booth NOW for the latest workload forecast, downloadable info, points of contact, and answers to your questions.
Head to : https://www.samesbc.org/
Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division takes outreach with the public & community as a key action for being better partners in the industry. Work with us! See how!
55 on the scene for #hamptonroads coastal storm risk management!
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon hit the ground running during a whirlwind visit with the City of Norfolk Government & Virginia Beach City Government, hosted by our #Norfolk District Commander Col. Brian Hallberg.
Watch the vid to see how USACE is working to make our communities, commonwealth and country a better place to work and live!
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Another major milestone in the partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division's Norfolk District, the Virginia Beach City Government and VBSchools as they continue making progress on the #Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project -- working to help protect the ecological, cultural, economic, historic and recreational impact of our estuary.
Students from Princess Anne High School are playing a key role in the planting and monitoring of historically abundant flora near Thalia Creek. Alongside #USACE employees, they'll monitor the growth of these plants, while they themselves grow as scientists and stewards of the #virginiabeachva environment.
We're sharing a huge hi-five ✋with our #military partner, the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, on the groundbreaking of their new facility yesterday at JointBase LangleyEustis.
The work of our #USACE military construction branch for the United States Air Force will help the Air Combat Command wing conduct lethal, resilient and ready operations across four key mission areas: analysis of air, space and #cyber operations; full-spectrum targeting; special operations #ISR; and ISR testing, tactics development and advanced training.
The wing's dynamically adaptive, problem-centric and audaciously innovative approach provides lethal capabilities and unmatched value for our nation. Go to https://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/show/Article/843104/363rd-isr-wing/ to learn more.
Norfolk District Change of Command
Col. Brian P. Hallberg will assume command of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in a change of command ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. July 8 at the city’s Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center.
The public may view the ceremony live on the District’s YouTube channel and page.
We're looking to HIRE the best-of-the-best for this one!
This position serves as Chief, Flood Plain Management Service Section, responsible for managing the Flood Plain Management Services Program & is our subject matter expert in flood plain management and Co-Chair of the Virginia Silver Jackets Team for the Norfolk District.
Knock our socks off with that resume & apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/605120200
This opportunity closes July 5!
We tackle our nation's toughest engineering challenges... And we do it SAFELY🦺🦺🦺 (so do our partners)!
In this vid, Col Kinsman talks with the contractor working the #reef #habitat portion of the Lynnhaven River #ecosystem restoration project. Not only are they placing a mind-boggling 56 reef structures per load, they're doing it with ZERO safety incidences.
Talk about REVOLUTIONIZING the way we do business, huh?
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Virginia Beach City Government, Virginia Conservation Network, Marinemuseum, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Virginia Silver Jackets Virtual Charter Signing
Public Notice for Virginia Beach project
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