Improving Fish And Wildlife Habitat At The Harley Ensign Site

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

Emergent wetlands are very important as almost all fish species in Lake St. Clair rely on this habitat type at some point during their life cycle, therefore, the Detroit District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is designing a project at the mouth of the Clinton River on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The goal of the project is to improve fish and wildlife habitat at the Harley Ensign site. Learn more here: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental-Services/Environmental-Public-Notices/Article/756489/clinton-river-area-of-concern-projects/

Bald Eagle

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

Clearly recognized by its white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States of America since 1782. Preferring to make their homes in large trees near bodies of water, bald eagles build enormous nests out of sticks. Living near a constant source of water, bald eagles feast on fish, ducks, snakes and even turtles. They will also eat rabbits, muskrats, and dead animals. Bald Eagles can have a wing span of 7 feet, weigh up to 15 pounds, and stand at a height of 38 inches, the bald eagle is one of the largest raptors in the world. Picture courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eagle counts were conducted at Little Rock District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Table Rock Lake this week with 122 total. 76 adult and 46 juvenile 




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Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

Don’t toss out the tannenbaum!
Recycle your Christmas tree by donating it for habitat nesting and protective structures for fish. Only natural trees will be used, and trees with decorations or garland still attached will not be accepted. Contact your local Corps of Engineers lake to see where you can take your tree.
https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm




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Relocating Mussels

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

Louisville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assisted the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Mammoth Cave National Park, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate approximately 2000 mussels along a 3.5 mile stretch of the Green River Lake - US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District (USACE photo by Todd Hagman) 

Live Video of Bald Eagles

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

A new online video feed is going “live” today that allows anyone with Internet access to observe American Bald Eagles nesting, hatching and fledgling on the shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake. The public is encouraged to bookmark and visit the site often at www.daleholloweaglecam.com.

#USACE

Marram Grass at Fort Sheridan Beach

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District work crews plant Marram Grass at Fort Sheridan Beach after the rock revetment was covered in sand to create habitat for native wildlife. For additional information about the project visit http://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/Fort-Sheridan-IL/.

Columbia River System

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration announced today their intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the Columbia River System operations and configurations for 14 federal projects in the interior Columbia Basin. In this Columbia River System Operations EIS, the three agencies will present a reasonable range of alternatives for long-term system operations and evaluate the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts on flood risk management, irrigation, power generation, navigation, fish and wildlife, cultural resources and recreation.
Read More at: http://www.crso.info/Library/20160929-NR-NOI.pdf
Website: www.crso.info

Smithville Lake aims to boost dwindling butterfly and bee population

SMITHVILLE, Mo. - Pollinators such as butterflies and bees have been on the decline in recent years, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is actively working to increase their numbers. 

Monarch butterfly populations have decreased by 90 percent due to loss of habitat and nectar sources. Milkweed, the sole food source for monarch butterfly larvae, has diminished drastically in the United States due to mowing and herbicide use, especially along roadways and agricultural land. 

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/210287/smithville-lake-aims-boost-dwindling-butterfly-and-bee-population

Compensatory Mitigation Site Protection Instrument Handbook for the Corps Regulatory Program

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

The Institute for Water Resources just released a new handbook entitled 'Compensatory Mitigation Site Protection Instrument Handbook for the Corps Regulatory Program.' The publication will serve as a reference resource for USACE district regulatory staff involved with ensuring the protection of mitigation projects. It describes important considerations for site protection instruments, identifies different mechanisms that can be used to protect compensatory mitigation projects, and MORE! Download the Handbook from the IWR website: http://www.iwr.usace.army.mil/ (Photo: Colorado River Rocky Mountain National Park by Steve Martin, USACE-IWR)

Recently Completed Habitat Restoration Project on Menomonee River

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:

Brigadier General Toy jumpstarts his command ofU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division at a site visit to a recently completed habitat restoration project on the Menomonee River in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as he meets with stakeholders on the first day of the Great Lakes Inspection Tour. #GLINT