18 Oct 2023

USACE hosts public meetings for WMA Program munition response sites Sector 16 and 17

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing restoration efforts at the Former Waikoloa Maneuver Area, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, is holding two public meetings Wednesday, Oct. 25 to present the remedial investigation plans for Munitions Response Sites Sector 16 and Sector 17.The full announcement is available here.

17 Oct 2023

WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled Oct. 24

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managing restoration efforts at the Former Waikoloa Maneuver Area (WMA), South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, will provide a status update regarding ongoing environmental investigations and restoration activities at the next Restoration Advisory Board meeting, or RAB:Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.DHHL Kuhio Hale(64-756

17 Oct 2023

USACE awards $52.5 million site assessment, debris removal contract to Dawson Solutions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $52.5 million contract Oct. 16 for Hazardous Site Assessments for Household Material and Bulk Asbestos Removal in Lahaina and Kula/Olinda to Dawson Solutions, LLC, a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) contractor. The performance period for this Phase 2 private property debris removal contract is three

16 Oct 2023

USACE awards $19 million cultural monitoring contract to AEPAC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $18.7 million contract today to AEPAC, based out of Honolulu, for cultural monitoring of the debris-related Federal Emergency Management Agency missions assigned to USACE in response to the Aug. 8 wildfires in Maui County. Cultural monitoring on Maui is a comprehensive approach to help minimize further

29 Sep 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers establishes Recovery Field Office in Kihei

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a Recovery Field Office this week on Maui to oversee the management and execution of Federal Emergency Management Agency recovery missions following the wildfires that ravaged the towns of Lahaina, Kula and Olinda. An RFO allows USACE to have a central location for its mission experts to work and support

30 Aug 2023

Army Corps invites public to attend Area 101 Right of Entry Event in Yigo

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District will host an informational Right of Entry (ROE) event in Yigo September 6, 7 and 8, to answer questions about the Right-of-Entry form needed to support the remediation of the Area 101 formerly used defense site (FUDS). Full announcement is located here

29 Aug 2023

State, Maui County select USACE for Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal

Note: This press release originated from the State of Hawai'i, Office of the Governor.HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced that the State of Hawai‘i and Maui County selected the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to lead efforts to remove fire-damaged debris from areas across Maui affected by historic fires in early August.“The

23 Aug 2023

Army Corps invites public comment on maintenance dredging and beneficial reuse plan at Hale‘iwa

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, is announcing the release of a second Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA), which identifies a proposed plan for beneficial use of

19 May 2023

Army Corps invites public comment on shoreline protection plan at Ofu Airport

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Port Administration (DPA) is announcing the release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) which identifies a proposed plan for shoreline protection at the Ofu Airport in American Samoa.

17 May 2023

WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled May 23

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), managing restoration efforts at the Former Waikoloa Maneuver Area (WMA), South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, will provide a status update regarding ongoing environmental investigations and restoration activities at the next WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting, or RAB.