U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft feasibility study proposes a $4.2 billion Coastal Storm Risk Management plan, suggesting elevating nearly 4,000 structures in Hampton and Poquoson. However, Hampton’s city manager criticized the required local funding share, calling it “pretty staggering,” and asserted that structural solutions, such as floodwalls, are absolutely necessary despite being excluded from the current study due to congressional funding caps.

Plaquemines LNG is seeking a multi-billion-dollar expansion using fast-tracked permitting granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a national energy emergency declared by President Donald Trump. This expedited review, which could more than double the terminal's size, raises environmental alarms as critics warn it may damage up to 470 acres of wetlands in central Plaquemines Parish.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson provided a drought update, noting recent rainfall has improved conditions in some areas but urging continued water conservation. The state has 70 water systems under mandatory restrictions and 68 with voluntary measures, with groundwater levels still below normal despite improved surface water conditions.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $49 million contract to Pasadena-based Tetra Tech, Inc. to design water and navigation infrastructure across the Southeastern United States, including flood risk management, coastal hurricane damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects over five years.

Conservation organizations sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over its approval of a 19-mile road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. The plaintiffs allege the Corps violated environmental laws by failing to consider alternatives and impacts to wildlife. The road, named King Cove Road, aims to connect a village to a larger airport but faces opposition due to ecological concerns.

Environmental groups sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a nationwide permit that fast-tracks oil and gas pipeline approvals without required environmental reviews under the Clean Water Act. The permit, used for projects like the Mountain Valley and Dakota Access pipelines, allows developers to bypass comprehensive reviews by treating large projects as multiple smaller ones.

Boston and the US Army Corps of Engineers have unveiled a $10 billion draft plan to address sea level rise, including 20 projects like floodwalls and levees to protect flood-prone areas. The plan aims to mitigate risks for over 250,000 residents and 20,000 buildings, with federal funding covering up to 65% of construction costs.

Arapahoe County is imposing a $5,000 fee per person for rescues in abandoned missile silos after five incidents in two years, including two in July. The Sable Altura Fire District described the rescues as dangerous due to hazards like cave-like darkness, toxic gases, and limited communication, with a 2024 near-fatal accident highlighting the risks.

Michigan state agencies approved permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, advancing the company's efforts to construct a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Tribes and environmental advocates oppose the project, citing risks of oil spills and unstable geological conditions, while Enbridge claims the tunnel will mitigate future anchor strike risks.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe will expand its Louisiana State Mesonet weather monitoring network with $4.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, doubling the number of weather stations to 100. The project aims to improve flood modeling, severe weather warnings, and data collection in areas previously lacking reliable weather information.

The Trump administration waived the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to expedite border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, responding to a lawsuit filed by the Presidio Municipal Development District. The plaintiffs argue the wall threatens flood safety by altering a levee system without required interagency coordination.

The Trump administration waived the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to expedite border wall construction in West Texas, responding to a lawsuit by the Presidio Municipal Development District. The plaintiffs argue the wall threatens flood safety and legal compliance, citing unapproved alterations to a local levee.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded that a proposed earthen berm-style levee to protect Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood from flooding is not feasible due to risks of induced flooding in Delaware County. The decision followed years of studies and community anticipation, with residents expressing disappointment over the lack of a viable flood solution.

Garry Lewis transformed the Exit 19 interchange in Satsuma, Louisiana, into a mixed-use development with an executive airport and the Patriots RV Resort. His projects include residential communities, commercial properties, and infrastructure improvements, despite challenges like wetlands disputes and local opposition.

A coalition of over 200 Great Lakes business owners opposes Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project following a 1,900-gallon drilling fluid spill in Wisconsin. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental advocates argue the spill violates permits and threatens tribal lands, while Enbridge claims the cleanup is underway and compliance is ongoing.

Drivers will experience a traffic shift and reduced speed limit in the westbound lane of the Deep Creek Bridge from July 2-3, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The changes are part of ongoing work in the area.

Alaska Native tribes are challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' approval of a gold mining project in a pristine northwestern Alaska estuary. The project, involving industrial suction dredging, has been approved despite concerns about environmental degradation and threats to tribal subsistence practices.

A $25 million regional study called 'Secure the Source' is being launched by WSSC Water, the Washington Aqueduct, and Fairfax Water to identify a large-scale backup water supply for the D.C. area, addressing vulnerabilities in the region’s reliance on the Potomac River. The study aims to ensure emergency water access for weeks if the river becomes unusable due to drought or contamination.

Lewes, Delaware faces tidal flooding and erosion due to climate change, prompting University of Delaware researchers to develop a hybrid living shoreline with native grasses, oyster shells, and artificial domes. The project, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aims to reduce infrastructure damage, protect marine habitats, and support local businesses affected by rising seas and storms.

A dredging project near Port Everglades faces a lawsuit from environmental groups alleging violations of the Endangered Species Act. The project, which involves creating a 10.8-acre offshore pit for sand bypassing, is criticized for threatening endangered staghorn coral populations. Previous dredging projects, such as the 2013 Port Miami expansion, have caused significant coral damage.

The Trump administration is pressuring Texas landowners to cooperate with border wall construction, threatening to use eminent domain if necessary. The rushed process has caused frustration among residents, ranchers, and the tourism industry due to inaccurate surveys and environmental waivers.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Michigan's lawsuit to shut down a section of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac will remain in state court, citing Enbridge's delay in moving the case to federal court. The pipeline, operational since 1953, has faced legal battles over safety concerns and environmental risks, with Michigan revoking its easement in 2020 and Enbridge seeking permits for a protective tunnel.