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  • ERDC leads Operational Energy training for the Zambia Defense Force

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently led an Operational Energy (OE) training course for the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF), reinforcing military partnerships between the U.S. and Africa while advancing energy resilience and sustainability on the continent.

  • Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene

    When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly in North Carolina in the storm’s aftermath. Beyond the flood waters, the storm triggered landslides that crashed down on communities without warning. The region experienced generational levels of devastation.

  • Secretary Hegseth, We're Ready to Build!

    TOKYO - In a recent visit to Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored America's

  • アメリカ陸軍工兵隊は、アメリカと日本のために全力で取り組む準備ができています！

    ピート・ヘグセス米国防長官は東京を訪問し、日本における軍事プレゼンスの強化に対する米国の揺るぎない決意を強調した。日本の中谷元防衛大臣とともに会談したヘグセス長官は、米軍の司令部組織をアップグレードし

  • Dent Recreation Area reopens

    AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dent Recreation Area has reopened following a temporary closure due to a landslide on Old Dent Road.

  • Temporary Closure of Neal Smith Trail at Saylorville Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will close a portion of the Neal Smith Trail at Saylorville Lake beginning April 17 for trail reconstruction work. The affected section of trail extends from Red Feather Prairie Access North to the Cherry Glen Recreation Area. Work is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete and includes time for the new concrete to properly cure. For public safety, trail users are reminded to stay out of marked construction zones and to observe all posted signage and fencing throughout the project duration. For further questions, contact the Saylorville Lake Administration Office at 515-276-4656.

  • Review of Mississippi River Sediment-Sampling Protocols

    Abstract: The Mississippi River sediment data protocols located in the US Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), St Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans Districts, were reviewed and evaluated. The review included both USACE and US Geological Survey (USGS) sampling sites. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the reported historical sediment data and to provide guidance for moving forward with an accurate and consistent sediment data collection program. The review was focused on the reliability of the reported historical data and its usefulness for use in sedimentation studies related to long-term aggradation, degradation, and dredging. Recommendations to implement effective sediment data collection, laboratory analyses, and reporting were provided.

  • Lockport Lock Reopens After Temporary Repairs: Permanent Fix Scheduled for Fall

    Lockport Lock reopened Friday, April 4th, after undergoing a temporary closure for construction and repairs. The lock had been closed since January 28th for maintenance repairs and upper gate lift replacement. It was expected to reopen at the end of March, but severe cracking was found on the lower miter gates. Temporary repairs were made while parts are being manufactured for the permanent replacement.

  • Barren River Lake climbs to new record high pool

    Barren River Lake in Glasgow, Kentucky, has set a record high pool as of today, April 7, 2025. As of 6:00 a.m., Barren River Lake was at 583.6 feet MSL (mean sea level) and utilizing 81 percent of flood storage, and still rising. The previous record was set 36 years ago in March 1989 when the pool reached 583 feet MSL.

  • Man on a mission: "Kayak Ron" works to keep Patoka Lake pristine

    Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' mission, and one