15 Nov 2012

Cheatham Lock scheduled to reopen after major maintenance repairs

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2012) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is scheduled to reopen Cheatham Lock 6 p.m., today following a one-month closure for major maintenance repairs to hydraulic and mechanical equipment damaged during the 2010 flood along with other routine maintenance.

14 Nov 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety during NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and its Bobber the Water Safety Dog mascot will team up with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race drivers and Bass Pro Shops to promote water safety Nov. 16 prior to the 8 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

7 Nov 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

3 Nov 2012

Corps of Engineers making substantial progress with water removal mission

As part of the national response framework for Hurricane Sandy, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues to work day and night with state and federal partners to remove water from New York City’s mass transportation system.

3 Nov 2012

Nashville District unveils its newest mountain bike trail at Old Hickory Lake

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2012) – Cheers and applause were heard from an on looking crowd as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and members from the Friends of Shutes Branch cut the ceremonial ribbon during the Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail Grand Opening at Old Hickory Lake.

2 Nov 2012

Army Corps of Engineers to begin St. Maries’ levee system repairs Nov 5

SEATTLE – The first steps toward repairing the St. Maries, Idaho, levee system kickoff in earnest

1 Nov 2012

Early morning road closure on Tamiami Trail Nov. 5

The eastbound and westbound lanes of Tamiami Trail, State Road 90, U.S. Route 41, near the Tamiami Trail bridge project will be closed during the early morning hours Monday, Nov. 5 from 2 – 2:30 a.m. and 3 - 3:30 a.m.

1 Nov 2012

EAGLE Class graduation recognizes district’s newest leaders

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Districts celebrated the graduation of 16 students for its 2012 Employee Achieving Greatness and Leadership Excellence (EAGLE) class today at the Jack C. Massey Business Center at Belmont University.

31 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces Lake Okeechobee water releases

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will reduce discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries beginning Thursday, Nov. 1.

26 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resumes water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has resumed water releases from Lake Okeechobee, after a brief suspension of the discharges for Hurricane Sandy.