14 Apr 2015

Nashville District plots to improve processes with geospatial data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2015) – A group of park rangers, regulators and engineering technicians took a class April 6-10 to learn the basics of collecting and analyzing geospatial data for natural resource management and the protection of the nation’s waterways.

12 Mar 2015

Employees overcome winter storms to keep river projects operating

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 12, 2015) – Snow and ice blanketed the Cumberland and Tennessee River basins twice over the past month, which severely hampered travel in rural areas. Despite winter’s effect on transportation, it did not prevent a handful of very dedicated Corps of Engineers employees from going above and beyond to keep hydropower plants operating and navigation locks open for the movement of commerce.

9 Feb 2015

Corps projects reduce flood damages $143.9M in fiscal 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District projects reduce flood damages $143.9 million in fiscal 2014. Kirwan, Berlin lakes significantly minimize flooding during year’s biggest rain event

3 Dec 2014

NR 14-035: Warm up to these safety tips as frigid water chills and kills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) — Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, and the Corps of Engineers urges everyone to practice boating and water safety this winter because frigid water chills and kills.

3 Dec 2014

Warm up to these safety tips as frigid water chills and kills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) — Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, and the Corps of Engineers urges everyone to practice boating and water safety this winter because frigid water chills and kills.

25 Jul 2014

Concrete does not last forever

Standing in the backdrop of the aging locks and dam at Elizabeth, Pa., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District gathered with 50 guests representing navigation industry, congressional, and partnering agencies gathered to tour and talk about importance of sustaining the nation’s inland waterways.

9 Aug 2012

President Obama appoints Peabody President of the Mississippi River Commission

President Barack Obama appointed Maj. Gen. John W. Peabody as President of the Mississippi River Commission on August 6, 2012. MRC appointments are nominated by the President of the United States and subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

21 Jun 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases the U.S. Port and Inland Waterways Modernization: Preparing for Post-Panamax Vessels report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) submitted to Congress Wednesday the “U.S. Port and Inland Waterways Modernization: Preparing for Post-Panamax Vessels” report, an examination of options for future modernization of U.S. ports and inland waterways.