New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Did you know that New York District Keeps New York Harbor and channels deep enough for large container ships?

Outreach at Jones Beach Kicks off Army Corps Research Project The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Coastal Inlets Research Program (a team of scientists and engineers studying waves, current, sediment transport and sea-floor change at or near inlets) and James Madison University are collaborating on the new Sand Snap initiative to collect beach sediment data (sand grains) by engaging citizen scientists in data collection. #USACE #usarmy #DOD READ FULL STORY: https://www.nan.usace.army.mil/.../army-corps-partners.../

Public Outreach at Jones Beach Kicks off Army Corps Research Project The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Coastal Inlets Research Program (a team of scientists and engineers studying waves, current, sediment transport and sea-floor change at or near inlets) and James Madison University are collaborating on the new Sand Snap initiative to collect beach sediment data (sand grains) by engaging citizen scientists in data collection. #USACE #usarmy #DOD READ FULL STORY: https://www.nan.usace.army.mil//army-corps-partners-with-/

District Commander Inspects Stewart Air Base Earlier today, New York District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto traveled to Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, to inspect Army Corps of Engineers' renovation projects. #usarmy #USACE #dod

Leadership Development Grads Recognized Melissa Diaz, an industrial hygienist, and Mia Logan, an attorney, completed the District’s Leadership Development Program II, learning more about management and leadership.... Diaz’ project focused on employee morale, having witnessed loss of productive employees and complaints from staff. Diaz assisted Col. Luzzatto with a Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis seeking solutions. Her experience helped her realize the importance of communication and how the right decision is not always popular, even if it’s best for the District. Diaz said having a voice boosts morale and being part of the solution provided a positive outcome: Leadership is listening and partnerships are growing. Mia Logan rotated in Operations, Programs and Project Management and Contracting Divisions, increasing her understanding of the breadth and complexity of District’ missions. Highlights included site visits to East Rockaway (Queens) and the Passaic River waterfront (New Jersey). Logan also experienced Troy Lock & Dam (upstate New York) and drift-collection operations in New York-New Jersey Harbor, illuminating impacts of District missions. #USACE #usarmy #dod

Colonel Matthew Luzzatto, Commander, New York District, makes a site visit to the Rockaway Project in Rockaway, NY.

NEW YORK PLANNER IS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Danielle Tommaso, a planner in the District's Planning Division, was selected as the Commander’s Employee of the Year for 2020. Tommaso is recognized for her outstanding leadership, technical knowledge, and communication skills in support of the New York District’s Civil Works Program and response to Hurricane Sandy. ... #USACE #usarmy #DOD #civilworks BELOW: Danielle Tommaso with District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto and Joseph Seebode, Deputy District Engineer, Programs and Project Management Division.

Crews work to prepare for the construction of 14 new groins at Rockaway, New York as work resumes on the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet, and Jamaica Bay Project.

Did you know that New York District facilitates a host of contracting opportunities for small businesses? Learn More: https://www.nan.usace.army.mil/Busin/Small-Business-Office/

DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGER IS HERO OF THE WEEK Lisa Baron is a project manager in the New York District’s Civil Works Branch, Programs & Project Management Division, and a recognized expert in managing environmental projects. Baron manages several large scale restoration projects, which include the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Feasibility Study with a recently completed Chief’s Report, the design of the Spring Creek Ecosystem Restoration project slated for construction in 2022, the L...iberty State Park design for New Jersey, and mostly notably, the Hudson River Habitat Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study with a Chief’s Report scheduled in December. During Army Corps Chief of Engineers' Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon’s visit to New York October 7, Baron briefed the Chief with an overview of the District’s navigation and flood/coastal storm risk management work, but also in detail on the multi-faceted Environmental Restoration program. #USACE #usarmy #DOD BELOW: Lisa Baron, project manager, with Army Corps Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon.

Did you know that New York District constructs temporary hospitals to assist in pandemic relief?

Did you know that New York District restores historic barracks at West Point?

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was briefed on the many Civil Works and Ecosystem Restoration projects during his visit at the USACE New York District, on October 6, 2020.

Army Corps Honored by Waterfront Alliance as ‘Heroes of the Harbor’ by Waterfront Alliance.

ARMY CORPS CHIEF VISITS ROCKAWAYS, QUEENS, NEW YORK This morning, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Army Corps Chief of Engineers, visited Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, to get a close-up view of preparations for a major project to reduce flood risk from severe storms. #USACE #usarmy #DOD #army BELOW: Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, far right, with Army Corps personnel on the project site.

ARMY CORPS CHIEF OF ENGINEERS VISITS ROCKAWAY BEACH, QUEENS, NY This morning, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Army Corps Chief of Engineers, made a site visit to Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, to get a close-up view of preparations for a major project to reduce flood risk from severe storms. #USACE #usarmy #DOD #army Below, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, right, on the beach with New York District personnel

Scott A. Spellmon, the Army's 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers visits the site of the Rockaway Project in New York. A project to provide more storm risk reduction for the Rockaway Peninsula is currently underway. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters.