Alaska District News

Innovation leads to productive season for safety upgrade at Moose Creek Dam

John Budnik — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:05:00 GMT

With the onset of winter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District capped off a successful summer by doubling its progress from last year to build a cement barrier wall in the center of the dam. The safety improvement project is now about halfway complete as the team works to reinforce 4.7 miles of the 8-mile-long earthen structure.

Army engineers partner for 25 years with federal biologists to study duck nesting ecology in Alaska

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:12:00 GMT

The whistling sound of beating wings moves through the forest as a common goldeneye duck lands in a nest box mounted to the side of a tree near the Moose Creek Dam in North Pole, Alaska. Focused on laying its eggs within the cozy confines of this manmade wooden structure, the bird is unaware of its vital role in a unique scientific study.

Winter recreation thrives at flood control project in Far North

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:26:12 GMT

As the cold wind blew and snow started to cover the landscape, the water that flowed through the Moose Creek Dam became stagnant. The freeze over at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project was a clear sign that the icy grip of winter had taken hold and would last for months to come.

Army engineers teach 125 students about STEM in Alaska

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District hosted 125 students from the Fairbanks community for STEM activities on Aug. 5 at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project near North Pole, Alaska.