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  • NR 15-014: Old Hickory Lock accessible to visitors seven days a week

    OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering public access to Old Hickory Navigation Lock beginning May 28, 2015. The lock will be accessible to visitors seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 8, 2015.

  • Huntsville Center supervisors gain knowledge of fellows program

    Directorate and division supervisors from throughout Huntsville Center gathered May 20 to hear Kristi Crear, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers program manager for Civilian Career Program (CP) 18, discuss development and training opportunities, as well as programs to hire new employees in the construction engineering and science fields.

  • Releases from Tri-lakes dams changing but steady through Denver

    With increased water flowing into Chatfield Reservoir, water managers with the Omaha District, in conjunction with the state of Colorado, are increasing releases from Chatfield Dam and reducing releases from Cherry Creek Dam to keep overall system releases steady. All Tri-Lakes releases will continue to be adjusted based on reservoir and hydrologic conditions. Chatfield Reservoir currently has 5.3 percent of its flood pool occupied with inflows above 2100 cfs and the release at 2050 cfs. Bear Creek Reservoir currently has 31.1 percent of its flood pool occupied with inflows around 670 cfs and a release of 500 cfs. Cherry Creek Reservoir has 1.7 percent of its flood pool occupied with inflows around 100 cfs and a release of 100 cfs. Chatfield and Bear Creek Reservoirs are currently rising and Cherry Creek Reservoir is slowly dropping.

  • Corps Recreation Areas affected by high water

    Vicksburg, Miss… Don’t let recent heavy rains and high water levels dampen your upcoming outing to the lake or river. The Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District is advising visitors to check reservations to ensure campsites, boat ramps and day-use-areas are not closed.

  • Distinguished communicator tops Georgia’s largest Toastmasters community

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Much like a sport, mastering communication techniques takes skillful execution predicated on the investment of time, practice and experience.

  • Tanya Tucker wants fans to stay safe Memorial Day weekend

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) -- Country Music Legend and Hall of Fame Artist Tanya Tucker is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this Memorial Day weekend to encourage her fans to be safe on the water and to wear a life jacket.

  • Upper Allegheny Locks to open on weekends and holidays

    The Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying recreational boaters that the Upper Allegheny locks will be open this summer. Through a partnership with the Allegheny River Development Corporation, the Corps will be able to open Allegheny Locks 6-9 beginning this weekend and continuing each weekend through June 28.

  • Wetland Creation and Stream Bank Restoration Project Recognition Ceremony

    A ceremony will be held to recognize partners of the Wetland Creation and Stream Bank Restoration Project at Three Springs Park in Shiloh, Illinois. The Wetland Creation and Stream Bank Restoration Project at Three Springs Park in Shiloh, Illinois is a wetland and storm water management plan that blends the creation of a lake and wetlands and provides drainage from runoff storm water. The project is an excellent example of how development, storm water management, and environmental restoration can work together.

  • 15-032 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Monday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Memorial Day weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

  • Understanding the Emerald Shiner

    Walking along the Niagara River, Buffalo, NY, you will notice small fish, Emerald Shiners (Notropis