19 Jul 2023

Recap: Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill

On June 13, 2023, the members and leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division joined stakeholders and partners from across the Ohio River Basin for the first Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill in Washington, DC.

30 Jun 2023

Mark C. Quander Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

Brig. Gen. Mark C. Quander has taken command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) during a ceremony in Cincinnati, Ohio.

9 Mar 2023

LRD Programs Director retires after almost 40 years with USACE

On February 23, 2023, a retirement ceremony was held for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Program Director, Mr. Stephen G. Durrett, at the Federal Building in downtown Cincinnati, OH.

6 Jan 2023

Water Resources Development Act of 2022 authorizes Pittsburgh District additional projects for civil works and studies to benefit water infrastructure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District received new and increased authorizations to support water infrastructure and civil works projects within its 26,000 square-mile region with the approval of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, signed into law by President Joe Biden.

29 Nov 2022

The Retirement of the Wild Duck: Larry Brotherton

On November 16, 2022, LRD Teammate and engineer Larry Brotherton retired after nearly 40 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

16 Nov 2022

LRD Hosts Industry Day 2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is hosting our annual Industry Day event both virtually and in-person at the Marriott River Center in Covington, KY on December 1, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

29 Sep 2022

Corps to Host Frederick Heights Waterline Project Dedication Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a project dedication ceremony marking the completion of the $1.3 million Buckeye Water District’s Frederick Heights Waterline Project in Columbiana County, Ohio. The project expands the water distribution system to service Frederick Heights neighborhood residents in St. Clair Township.

23 Aug 2022

Matt Shanks awarded 2022 Silver Jackets Coordinator of the Year

On Thursday, July 28th, LRD Risk Analysis Coordinator working in the Planning and Policy Division, Matt Shanks, was awarded the USACE National Flood Risk Management Program 2022 Silver Jackets Coordinator of the Year.

17 Aug 2022

Gate keepers: Installing new miter gates at New Cumberland requires planning, time, extra measures

Crewmembers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Medium Capacity Fleet performs repairs at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Moraine, Ohio.

28 Jul 2022

Capt. Werner returns from training, bids farewell to LRD

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division aide-de-camp Capt. Kyle Werner returned from the Army’s Basic Airborne Course, as he prepares for his next assignment in Fort Bragg, NC.