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  • Recycle real Christmas trees at Thurmond, Hartwell Lakes for fish habitat

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District’s Forest, Fish, and Wildlife Section at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake and the Hartwell Dam and Lake will accept real Christmas trees for recycling as fish habitat again this season.

  • USACE Memphis releases Draft Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment for MLGW Tower #1613 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Study, requests public comment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District (CEMVM), released a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Draft Environmental Assessment (DIFR‐EA) today for the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP), Section 14, Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Feasibility Study. The study pertains to the Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) Tower #1613, located in Shelby County, Memphis, Tennessee, and evaluates whether it would be more cost-effective to relocate the facility or to stabilize the shoreline in order to mitigate the risk of streambank erosion.

  • USACE Nashville District awards contracts for Old Hickory tornado recovery

    Near the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that severely damaged Old Hickory Lock & Dam and the Rockland Recreation area on Dec. 9, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has awarded two contracts to rebuild and restore facilities affected by the tornado.

  • Bobby Bartlett lauded for half century of stewardship at Dale Hollow Lake

    CELINA, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett attended both the 50th and 75th anniversaries of Dale Hollow Dam and has been a steward of Dale Hollow Lake for half a century. He is somewhat of a legend in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers circles and in local communities for his water safety and public outreach work and as a caretaker of the lake and its recreation areas.

  • Don’t bet on the weather: The role hydropower plays in balancing the grid during extreme circumstances

    The power grid produces as it is consumed. Energy production rises and falls in tandem with human activity, allowing electricity to flow continuously into homes and businesses . However, this flow can be interrupted.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues the Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Automated Injection of Peroxide-Based Algaecide and Phosphorus Sequestration Agent to Control Harmful Algal Blooms and Manage Phosphorus in the C-44 Canal, Lake Okeechobee, Florida.

  • MacArthur Lock closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

    The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will close for the Navigation Season to conduct seasonal repairs and maintenance on December 16, 2024. The Poe Lock will remain open until Jan. 15, 2025, or until commercial traffic ceases, whichever occurs first. The Soo Locks operating season is fixed by federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440). “The 800-foot-long MacArthur Lock, built in 1943, is now 81 years old; this maintenance period is critical to keeping the lock in operation during the shipping season,” Maintenance Branch Chief Nicholas Pettit said. The MacArthur Lock has seen 2,806 lockages and 5,170 passages (number of vessels) since opening April 24, 2024, to now, December 12, 2024.

  • Retiring from the Corps of Engineers: A Fond Farewell

    For many long-serving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, retirement is a bittersweet moment. On one hand, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in having served the nation and contributed to important infrastructure projects. On the other hand, there is a sense of loss in leaving behind the camaraderie and a sense of purpose that comes with being part of a military organization.

  • 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.

  • Women in STEMM: A Journey of Authenticity and Empowerment

    In the world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM), for women striving to break through the male-dominated leadership barriers, it can feel challenging and isolating. However, some women are leading the way by embracing their unique leadership styles and using their experiences to inspire others. Kerry Redican, one such leader, is a passionate engineer, program manager, and advocate for diversity in leadership. Her career journey and involvement in the Homeward Bound Leadership Program offer powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being authentic.