Norfolk District celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
05/24/2010 - FORT NORFOLK, Va. — "With a diverse population you look at things differently, with a different perspective," said Dr. Arun Verma, guest speaker at the Norfolk District Asian Pacific...
View ArticleAtlantic low-pressure system has potential to become tropical storm
05/24/2010 - RICHMOND — A storm system now approaching the U.S. east coast has the potential to become a tropical storm and serves as a reminder to Virginia residents that the Virginia Hurricane...
View ArticleWetlands restoration at Scuffletown Creek marks first for Corps
05/27/2010 - CHESAPEAKE — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Chesapeake and the Elizabeth River Project have all teamed up to restore 30,000 square feet of wetlands...
View ArticlePublic invited! FNOD Restoration Advisory Board Meeting – June 3
06/01/2010 - SUFFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host its quarterly meeting of the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, or FNOD, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) June 3, from 6:15...
View ArticleDistrict survey vessel slated to participate in annual Harborfest
06/02/2010 - NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk District's survey vessel ADAMS II is among the expansive fleet of tall ships, military vessels and tugs, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, and...
View ArticleSenior employee reaches career milestone with promotion to division chief
06/03/2010 — Matthew Byrne was promoted to Chief of Engineering and Construction Division May 7, replacing William (Bill) Sorrentino Jr., who became the deputy district engineer. Sorrentino replaces...
View ArticleFort Norfolk to be site of War of 1812 re-enactment
06/08/2010 - NORFOLK, Va. — A living history encampment will take place at historic Fort Norfolk June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the 2nd Virginia Regiment and 20th US Regiment re-enact life during...
View ArticleArmy Corps employees pitch in to clean the Chesapeake Bay
06/10/2010 - PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Employees from the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers answered the call to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Outfitted with sunscreen, bug spray and...
View ArticleBattle of Craney Island on tap to be remembered at Hoffler Creek
06/14/2010 - PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation will be hosting an anniversary celebration June 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. of the victory of American forces over British...
View ArticleUSACE announces suspension of Nationwide Permit 21 in the Appalachian Region
06/17/2010 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it has suspended the use of Nationwide Permit 21 (NWP 21) in the Appalachian region of six states. NWP 21 is used to...
View ArticleDistrict senior leader awarded lifetime achievement award
06/18/2010 - WASHINGTON — William (Bill) Sorrentino Jr., deputy district engineer of Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award in April, at the...
View ArticleDistrict delivers Fort Lee consolidated dining facility
06/10/2010 - FORT LEE, Va. — Celebration was in the air at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fort Lee Garrison Consolidated Dining Facility June 9. The new dining facility will serve as a joint...
View ArticleEngineer's Day a hit with employees, retirees and families
06/23/2010 - CHESAPEAKE, Va. — More than 250 Norfolk District employees and their families gathered June 17 for the annual Engineer's Day at the Great Bridge Reservation in Chesapeake. The Norfolk...
View ArticleSafety and Health Week focuses on nutrition, exercise
06/24/2010 - NORFOLK, Va. — The sixth annual Safety & Health Week, held June 14 – 18, featured activities including an interactive nutrition presentation, blood drive, lunch time walk, first aid...
View ArticleNew Craney Island policy welcomes organized civic groups
06/29/2010 - PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Effective immediately, the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area, or CIDMMA, is implementing a new policy for facility visitation. In an effort to promote...
View ArticleArmy team wraps up search for contraband slave graves
07/01/2010 - FORT MONROE, Va. — A weeklong archaeological dig conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here June 8-12 yielded no evidence of a contraband slave cemetery that's been a topic of...
View ArticleContractors invited to hear about opportunities at Craney Island
07/08/2010 - PORTSMOUTH, Va. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District (NAO) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) will host a contractor open house Thursday, July 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m....
View ArticleDistrict interns reach out to area high school students
07/12/2010 - NORFOLK — This fall Hampton Roads high school students will be exposed to a new side of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as interns launch an initiative that will expose students to...
View ArticleNavigation Summit video wins Accolade award
07/15/2010 - NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads Navigation Summit video "Full Potential" has won a prestigious Award of Merit in the public service programming category from The Accolade Competition....
View ArticleNorfolk District awarded 2010 Best Place to Work in Hampton Roads
07/15/2010 - VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers captured the Best Place to Work in Hampton Roads honors by Inside Business, the Hampton Roads Business Journal, in...
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