U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

Rock Island District Flood Event Update - July 8, 2024

Flood fight operations continue across the Rock Island District. Here is the latest information on our team's efforts.

Recently, Rock Island District employees James McKeon and Jeff Nelson were recognized for their contributions in supporting the wildfire recovery efforts in Hawai'i. They were presented with certificates of appreciation by Col. Eric Swenson, Hawai'i Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander, for their support while deployed. USACE continues to actively support the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state of Hawai'i and the county of Maui in impacted areas of Kula and Lahaina. #MauiFires #HawaiiWildfires #MauiRecovers

Happy 4th of July from everyone at the Rock Island District! Enjoy the holiday and please celebrate safely! #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay

It's Welcome Wednesday! Today we would like to welcome two new employees to the District! Jesse Sprank (Lock & Dam Operator) and CPT Nathan Rector (Project Manager) recently started with the District and we would like to wish them all the best in their new positions!

The Rock Island District has been busy for the last 9 days with flood fight operations. Here's a look at what has been taking place during this high water event.

Position: Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: WY-5318-08/10/11 Division: Operations Division, Illinois Waterway Project Office, Lock and Dam Section Duty Location: Marseilles, Illinois Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment: Permanent USAJobs Announcement Number (External Opening; Direct Hire Authority Authorized): CERG241760297956HW Open: Monday, July 1, 2024 – Monday, July 15, 2024 Click this link for full details on the announcement and instructions on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eP5fCWe8

Position: Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: WY-5318-08/10/11 Division: Operations Division, Illinois Waterway Project Office, Lock and Dam Section Duty Location: Marseilles, Illinois Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment: Permanent USAJobs Announcement Number (Internal Opening; Open to current federal employees only): CERG241764298053MPP Open: Monday, July 1, 2024 – Monday, July 15, 2024 Click this link for full details on the announcement and instructions on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e59cEJfJ

BIG NEWS!! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and the states of Illinois and Michigan signed a project partnership agreement this week for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, moving the project forward into construction phase. This milestone agreement allows $274 million in federal funding, including $226 million provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and $114 million in state funding to be used for construction of the first of three construction increments of the $1.15 billion project designed to prevent the upstream movement of aquatic nuisance species into the Great Lakes. Read the news release here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ewgjmKY6

As waters rise throughout the Rock Island District, our Emergency Operations teams are out in full force ensuring communities are ready to fight the floodwaters. Yesterday, one of our Flood Area Engineers helped the Big Island River Conservancy District in Milan, Illinois, install an inflatable pipe plug into a culvert that has had flooding issues in the past. Previously, this plug had to be installed during flooding conditions, so installing it this time, while the area is still dry, went much more smoothly. This was a great opportunity for some of our summer student employees to watch some flood fighting operations in action and some of the students helped with the installation as well!