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  • Over 300 attend LRD Industry Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) hosted Industry Day on Wednesday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 300 members from different industry sectors attended as they learned about USACE LRD’s regional mission, upcoming opportunities, and network with USACE employees across seven regional districts.

  • Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

    The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.

  • Buxton FUDS restoration advisory board survey results

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is in the process of documenting its determination to establish a restoration advisory board, based on survey responses from the recent public interest survey, for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site property located within the Cape Hatteras Seashore in Dare County North Carolina.

  • USMA Cadets Visit Cincinnati, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

    On November 14, 2024, cadets from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) at the United States Military Academy visited the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They attended informational sessions led by LRD leadership and staff, received mentorship from LRD Division Commander Maj. Gen. Mark C. Quander, reviewed LRD missions and projects, and gained critical advice and insights for their own senior capstone projects.

  • Chickamauga Lock replacement project reaches milestone with delivery of miter gates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction and the Tennessee Valley Authority, is advancing the Chickamauga Lock replacement project with the delivery of 14 miter gate components from Dec. 5-23. These gates, designed to improve efficiency and reliability, mark a critical milestone in the construction of the new 110-foot by 600-foot navigation lock. Once completed, the new lock will significantly enhance capacity, accommodating up to nine jumbo barges at a time, boosting efficiency by 80% for commercial vessels on the Tennessee River.

  • USACE Far East District provides an open dialogue about quality

    The U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first ever Engineering Symposium Nov. 13-14 at the Morning Calm Center on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • Demo project is refresher course in munitions response 3Rs actions

    Jake Gassaway, Huntsville Center FRP project manager said the proper steps were taken, following the 3Rs – Recognize, Retreat, and Report. EOD found the UXO wasn’t a threat and removed it.

  • Breaking barriers and building legacies: Cayce Grall’s role in the Chickamauga Lock Replacement

    The article highlights Cayce Grall’s journey from growing up near the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga to leading its replacement project as project manager-forward for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District. The new lock, replacing the aging 1939 structure, will modernize navigation and support the regional economy. As the first female quality assurance engineer on the project, Grall inspires others, especially young women, to pursue engineering careers. For Grall, this project is a personal legacy, combining her professional achievements with her deep ties to her hometown.

  • Timber Management for Habitat Management

    In a small town nestled in an East Texas forest, there lives a skilled group of Army Corps of Engineers foresters and forestry technicians. These individuals are responsible for overseeing the sustainable harvesting of trees on USACE property, ensuring that the delicate balance of the ecosystem and the habitat for the native wildlife species is maintained.

  • ERDC R&D honored at USACE Innovation Awards

    Groundbreaking research and technologies earned the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) multiple accolades at the 2024 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Innovation of the Year Awards.