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    On Nov.11, over 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District staff employees and family members marched in “America’s Parade” on the VA West Los Angeles Medical Center campus. The parade was coordinated through the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles and the American Legion, partnered with the United War Veterans Council, organizers of the New York Veterans Day Parade. Prior to the start of the parade, District Commander, Col. Kirk Gibbs, attended the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Ceremony attended by California State Secretary of Veteran Affairs Vito Imbasciani and LA County Board Supervisor Hilda Solis. The ceremony and parade honors America's Veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

    Honoring our local Vets

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District employees and family members participate in the Los Angeles “America’s Parade” on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 to celebrate the service of our local Veterans.
  • Lillian Doherty, chief of Operations and Maintenance USACE Los Angeles District, discusses the LA River flood zone hazard areas and non-native vegetation removal with attendees at the Glendale Narrows Workshop on Nov. 7. The Corps conducts non-native vegetation growth removal in the channel to improve LAR capacity.

    LA River workshop engages public in open dialogue

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District held a public workshop on Nov. 7 at the Friendship Auditorium to discuss the Corps’ flood risk management activities, safety, non-native vegetation removal, river access and other topics relevant to the Los Angeles River within the area referred to as “Glendale Narrow.”
  • Upon conclusion of the Oceanside Harbor navigational dredging project that placed nearly 260,000 cubic yards of material along the city's shoreline, the contractor removed the discharge pipe and other equipment and graded the beach.

    Oceanside Harbor dredging comes to a close

    The Oceanside Harbor navigational dredging project concluded Monday, October 31, with the contractor reporting having dredged close to the 260,000 cubic yards identified in the contract. The Corps will conduct a post-dredging survey to more accurately determine how much material the contractor dredged within the designated dredge area.