• MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-93 NavPass Open

    Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open. When the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam tailwater elevation drops below 115 ft., the navigation pass will be closed.
  • Mekong and Mississippi River Commissions strengthen Sister Rivers partnership with Nashville District visit

    Delegates from the Mekong River Commission participated in the 12th Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange with the Mississippi River Commission, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York from Dec. 8–12, 2024. The exchange, part of the broader Mekong-U.S. Partnership, focused on sustainable water resource management, climate adaptation, hydropower, and flood control. Delegates toured critical infrastructure such as the Kentucky Lock and Dam and Nashville’s floodplain preservation efforts, emphasizing global collaboration in addressing complex water management challenges and fostering resilient river ecosystems.
  • Columbia River environmental review begins, agencies seek input

    Two federal agencies are seeking public input on changed circumstances and new information regarding Columbia River System operations to inform preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), who are the co-lead agencies for the SEIS, issued a notice of intent in the Federal Register, today, which announced the effort and the need for public input over the next 90 days.
  • USACE Occupational Health Nurse certifies employees on life-saving procedures

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Diane Barbour, the Occupational Health Nurse for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, conducted life-saving training for the Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Branch of the Engineering Division in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 16, 2024.
  • CG Visits Huntington for District Assessment

    Major General Mark Quander, Commanding General and Ms. Christy Jones , Acting Programs Director of
  • Lake O’ the Pines Celebrates 70 Years

    Lake O’ the Pines and Ferrells Bridge Dam, in eastern Texas, will soon mark its 70th anniversary since ground was broken and construction began in January of 1955. Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946, the dam and reservoir were originally known as the Ferrells Bridge Dam and Reservoir, with construction managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District.
  • Summits supporting Defense Health Agency ensure military readiness

    During a bi-annual DHA Summit Dec. 10-13 at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (Huntsville Center), more than 100 representatives from DHA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered to listen and learn from each other to ensure military hospitals and clinics worldwide provide the support required to care for the joint force.
  • Service and faith: The foundation of a 32-year federal career

    North Atlantic Division Knowledge Management Program Manager Brian Temple retires this month after a 32-year career in federal service.
  • Full-Scale Demonstration of the Modernized Bridge Supplemental Set

    Abstract: The Overhead Cable System (OCS) serves as the main anchorage system of the Bridge Supplemental Set and is used to hold the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) against river flow. Several improvements have been made to OCS components and employment procedures, theoretically allowing the OCS to operate safely within most environments. However, the modernized OCS had yet to be constructed over an actual river, making it necessary to conduct a full-scale capability demonstration. Range W2 of Camp Ripley was selected as the test site because the 200th Multi-Role Bridge Company agreed to support the demonstration during an ongoing training cycle. A site reconnaissance trip revealed environmental obstacles on each bank, which made the site a unique test for the modernized OCS. The OCS model, a software package developed to analyze the loading imposed by river drag force on the OCS, was used to design a unique layout that circumvents Camp Ripley’s environmental challenges. The OCS was successfully deployed over Camp Ripley’s wet gap flowing at a river speed of 3.5 ft/s, and the IRB supported vehicular traffic for 3 hr before safe disassembly. Several lessons were learned regarding system deployment, and data were collected to facilitate technical manual development.
  • LAKE SHELBYVILLE BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently performing annual routine maintenance to the Government’s boundary line around Lake Shelbyville.