• Instituting Project Controls provides critical step forward for operational excellence

    Project Controls (PC), often considered the "backbone of successful project execution," are no longer just a back-office function—they are integrated into the core business strategy of Huntsville Center.
  • Project schedulers, managers converge at Huntsville Center for software exploration

    The clinic gave attendees a deep look and feel for the latest, updated version of PROMIS – the USACE enterprise database used to create, store, and manage project data.
  • The Louisville District aids in military recruiting mission

    Recruiting is a key part of keeping the military mission-ready and for many, walking into a recruiting office is the first step of that journey. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Real Estate Division works hard to make sure those offices are ready to welcome the next generation of service members. Through the Joint Recruiting Facilities Program, the Louisville District’s Real Estate Inleasing Branch manages the acquisition and maintenance of military recruitment offices across five states, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Under a Department of Defense directive, the Secretary of the Army is designated as the executive agent for recruiting facilities, making USACE the key player in managing space for all branches of the military.
  • Rover technology helps USACE keep tabs on aging infrastructure, dredging operations

    To help U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) districts perform aquatic infrastructure inspections in a safe, cost-effective manner and with higher quality, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is testing the use of a commercially available underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
  • Corps of Engineers announces elevation/flow changes at Lac qui Parle Dam

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced additional water level changes, today, Aug. 20, at its Lac qui Parle Lake Dam, near Watson, Minnesota, due to ongoing rain within the basin.
  • Trade-offs Between Field and Remote Geomorphic Monitoring of Coastal Marsh Restoration Sites

    Abstract: Coastal marsh restoration presents geomorphic monitoring challenges because these sites are often remote or inaccessible, and time and financial resources for field data may be limited. Yet, elevation and shoreline characteristics contribute to the overall health and longevity of coastal marshes. The expansion of Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) technology and new satellite platforms offer opportunities to complement ground-based geomorphic monitoring and overcome the challenges of traditional field methods. Here, we compare field-based and remote-sensing approaches to monitor two restored coastal wetlands in Louisiana. At Spanish Pass, methods for measuring site elevation, shoreline position, and shoreline geomorphic types were compared. Ground surveys strongly correlated with UAS-lidar digital elevation model (DEM) elevations (R2 = 0.97. UAS and satellite imagery were accurate to within 3 meters of field-shoreline positions, and UAS-lidar-derived shorelines had the lowest error. At LaBranche, UAS-lidar DEM data were paired with airborne lidar and legacy ground surveys to track temporal changes in elevation, indicating minimal elevation change. The study demonstrates the accuracy and utility of satellite and UAS remote sensing for monitoring shoreline positions and elevations but notes that shoreline classifications could be improved with additional quantification. These findings help practitioners assess the trade-offs and benefits of various monitoring methods.
  • USACE Vicksburg District welcomes Maj. Benjamin Speckhart as new deputy commander

    VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District welcomed MAJ Benjamin Speckhart as the new deputy commander on August 18, 2025.
  • Waterfowl Blind Drawing Cancelled at Kanopolis Lake

    The annual waterfowl blind drawing held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake has been cancelled for 2025 due to constrained resources and variable water conditions relating to ongoing outlet construction.
  • Corps of Engineers and City of Oswego Celebrate Significant Breakwater Repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and their partners celebrated the completion of a multi-year repair of Oswego’s West Arrowhead Breakwater and the start of construction on its Outer West Breakwater. Breakwaters protect the Port of Oswego – the first U.S. port of call on the Great Lakes. Its strategic location puts it less than 350 miles from 60 million people and 750 miles from half of the U.S. and Canadian populations. The Port of Oswego is home to 14 companies that utilize the Port for domestic and international operations with a far-reaching economic impact.
  • USACE Buffalo District Engineer Achieves PE Milestone, Employee of the Year Recognition

    In the demanding world of engineering, where precision, expertise, and perseverance define success, one professional’s recent accomplishments stand out as a testament to dedication and ambition. Having recently passed the notoriously challenging Professional Engineer (PE) Exam and earning the prestigious title of Distinguished Employee of the Year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick offers insight into what it truly takes to excel in the field.