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The observation of National American Indian Heritage Month has its roots in Public Law 99-471. Over several years the observation was moved to different months but in 1990 Public Law 101-343 set the month long observance in November. Each year the President issues a Proclamation in recognition of the observance. National American Indian Heritage Month is observed from 1 - 30 November of each year. The observance month recognizes American Indians for their respect for natural resources and the Earth, having served with valor in our nation's conflicts and for their many distinct and important contributions to the United States.

Congresswoman Carol Miller Update

Colonel Jason Evers, Mike Keathley and Susan Porter provided Congresswoman Carol Miller an update to the Huntington District Civil Works and Regulatory Programs for West Virginia following the Water Street Section 14 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Water Street Section 14 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Recently the Huntington District hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Continuing Authorities Program, Section 14 Streambank Stabilization Project at Water Street in Barboursville, West Virginia.

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Chippewa Lake Amusement Park Wetlands Restoration

Colonel Jason Evers, Mike Keathley, and Lee Robinette travelled to Medina, Ohio to meet with Congressman Anthony Gonzales and the Director of the Medina County Park District (MCPD), Nate Eppink to discuss wetlands restoration and algal bloom mitigation at the old Chippewa Lake Amusement Park. The MCPD recently acquired the abandoned amusement park that closed in 1978 and has become an overgrown eyesore. The MCPD plans to turn the old park into a public space complete with walking trails. The Regulatory Division is working with them on permitting and advising them on the project. The plan calls for incorporating some of the abandoned rides, removal of old water lines and debris removal. Colonel Evers, Mike Keathley and Lee Robinette also took the opportunity to update Congressman Gonzales on the Huntington District Civil Works Program and Regulatory operations in Ohio.

Ripley PPA Signing

The City of Ripley, WV, celebrated the signing of a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a Section 571 Environmental Infrastructure water and wastewater project. Taking part in the ceremony on Oct. 15, 2020, were Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, District Commander Col. Jason Evers, WV USDA Director Kris Warner, Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader and other state and local officials.

Oregon Wildfires Temporary Housing Mission

Jason Ritter, Randy Campbell, Mike Johnson, Steve Caldwell and Cecil Cox have deployed to support wildfire recovery efforts in Oregon supporting the Portland District. FEMA Region X approved 3 counties in Oregon for a temporary housing mission. Wildfires have displaced nearly 800 families who are eligible for federal assistance. They are assisting in developing 100 travel trailer locations in Jackson and Clackamas Counties. They are also investigating other options such as Multi-Family Leases and Repair (MLRP) locations.

Life Jackets Worn...Nobody Mourns

Col. Jason Evers, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District, gives a public service announcement from Alum Creek Dam in Ohio to kick of the 2019 Water Safety Campaign: Life Jackets Worn... Nobody Mourns!

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Regulatory Public Notices

LRH 2019-865-GMR

11/18/2020
Applicant has submitted a proposal to modify their approved ILFP instrument to implement an ILFP project identified as the Wannemacher Nature Preserve In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Project within the Upper Great Miami watershed.

LRH 2020-821-MUS

11/18/2020
The Bank Sponsor has submitted a prospectus to the Corps, Huntington District detailing the proposed establishment of the Yoker Creek Preserve, a stream and wetland mitigation bank.

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Public Comments Accepted on Pound / Flannagan Master Plans

9/11/2020

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for input on its proposed Master Plan Revision for John W. Flannagan Lake and North Fork of Pound Lake in Virginia...

Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concern at Piedmont Lake

9/9/2020

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the outlet works area at Piedmont Lake in Piedmont, Ohio, that could result in...

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Oct 23 2020

Ripley PPA Signing

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Jul 23 2020

Sutton Waterline Project

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Sutton crews place a waterline vault in the downstream area of Sutton Dam. This was a major portion of a two-phase waterline project for the Sutton Dam, office, maintenance area, and the downstream recreation area. It replaces the old waterline supplying those areas.

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Jul 24 2020

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project

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Recently the Huntington District celebrated the beginning of the Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project by holding a ground breaking ceremony. The ceremony featured speeches by Colonel Jason Evers, Major General Robert Whittle, Frank Piedimonte, President and COO, Brayman Construction Corp; Mayor Jack Scott of the City of Hinton; Senator Shelly Moore-Capito; Congresswoman Carol Miller; Mara Boggs, State Director for Senator Joe Manchin III; and, Mike Hall, Chief of Staff to Governor Jim Justice.

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Aug 07 2020

Brady Beckman Recognized at Senior Leader Conference

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Brady Beckman is awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at the recent Senior Leaders Conference. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Stephen Durrett, Regional Programs Director, Colonel Jason Evers, Commander, Huntington District, Brady Beckman, Chief, Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (R3F), Mr. Mike Keathley, Deputy District Engineer, Huntington District, Major General Richard Whittle, Commanding General, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, and, Mr. Joseph Savage, Regional Business Director.

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Aug 14 2020

Massillon Levee Groundbreaking

Public Affairs Office

Recently a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the repairs to the Massillon Levee. Congressman Bob Gibbs, Ohio District 7 joined Colonel Jason Evers, Huntington District Commander; Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry, Mayor of Massillon; Bob Fonte of Stark Parks; and Ramon Mejia, Project Manager, in celebrating the Groundbreaking.

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Aug 14 2020

Combined Mohawk Dam and Zoar Levee Groundbreaking

Public Affairs Office

Recently, a combined Mohawk Dam and Zoar Levee Groundbreaking Ceremony was held to mark the beginning of work on these two important projects. Congressman Gibbs joined Colonel Evers along with Mayor Scott C. Gordon, Village of Zoar and Craig W. Butler, Executive Director/Secretary Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District in celebrating the event.

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Jun 18 2020

249th Engineer Battalion performs CBRM mission in Beckley

Josh Bennett

Twelve Prime Power Specialist (12P) of 3rd Power Station, Charlie Company, 249th Engineer Battalion are conducting a Circuit Breaker and Relay Maintenance (CBRM) mission at the Beckley Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Beckley, WV.

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Winfield Locks and Dam

Kara Wagner

Though the purpose of the Winfield Locks and Dam is navigation, there are also 5 recreation areas; visitors center, overlook, observation areas, serveral nature/wildlife habit ponds and over 1 1/2 miles of fishing acess.

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Bluestone Dam Edges Closer to Completion

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The makeover at Bluestone Dam has been a slow process – but the final part of the process is now underway. Located on the scenic New River in southern West Virginia, the dam is a massive concrete structure built in the 1940s to reduce flooding across the state. It’s enjoyed a long history of success, preventing more than $6 billion in flood damages during its lifetime - but the ability of the dam to withstand a major storm was called into question in the late 1990s.

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Sutton Dam

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Marmet Locks and Dam