7 Apr 2017

Corps employees judge STEM Expo at Tennessee State University

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2016) – A group of technical experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District evaluated a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Expo and staffed an exhibit at the Tennessee State University Gentry Center today.

6 Apr 2017

Corps accepting flood damage rehabilitation assistance applications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is now accepting applications for Public Law 84-99 rehabilitation assistance through May 5, 2017.

5 Apr 2017

NR 17-008: Jackson workshop to address state’s need for firewood producers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) — An alliance of state, federal and non-governmental partners are hosting a free public workshop 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the University of Tennessee Extension Center in Jackson, Tenn., that will show participants how to develop their own small businesses to sell heat-treated firewood to fill increasing demand at campgrounds in Tennessee.

31 Mar 2017

Annual event treats Veterans to day of fishing

Annual event treats wounded veterans to day of fishing on Corps lake

31 Mar 2017

Kids learn how to reel ‘em in at annual fishing event

Annual Kids Fishing Day is back at Hensley Lake!

31 Mar 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still supporting U.S. Army missions after 200 years

The Buffalo District recently assisted the U.S. Army on a project at Fort Drum, New York. The effort is one example of how the Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Army have worked in tandem for over 200 years. The Buffalo District is introducing its “IIS Blueprint”, which is an interactive tool agencies can use to navigate their way through the many services the Buffalo District offers.

31 Mar 2017

Nashville District celebrates career of its top civilian leader

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – The Nashville District celebrated the illustrious career of its top civilian leader today during a retirement ceremony at the Estes Kefauver Federal Building in Nashville, Tenn.

30 Mar 2017

Training simulation rescues dummy to save lives

LANCASTER, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) – Maintenance workers, mechanics, electricians and safety personnel recently descended into confined spaces deep within Center Hill Dam to rescue a trapped dummy in a training simulation. The group set up a tripod rescue system, placed it over an opening in the power plant floor and used a horizontal lift technique to hoist the mock victim 30 feet to safety.

29 Mar 2017

Army Corps, Susquehanna River Basin Commission partner to provide data to FEMA to revise flood maps in Pennsylvania

March 9, 2017, marked the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s first day in the field on Swatara Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River in east central Pennsylvania, for a project in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, to provide information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III that will help FEMA update their flood risk maps.

29 Mar 2017

Retired water management chief garners engineering accolade

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2017) – The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers recently awarded its Government Engineer of the Year award to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s retired water management section chief.