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  • December

    The Weather Channel National News Correspondent Justin Michaels interviews Anthony Rodino, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Water Management Section chief, from Old Hickory Dam at Cumberland River mile 216.2 as the dam discharges water at a rate of 102,000 cubic feet per second Feb. 27, 2019 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Rodino is featured in a new educational video that highlights how the Nashville District manages water in the Cumberland River Basin. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Video highlights water management in Cumberland River Basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The public is invited to watch a newly released video that highlights how water is managed in the Cumberland River Basin in support of flood risk management, commercial navigation, hydropower production, water supply, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities.

  • July

    A woman poses in a grassy field with two large dogs. A snowy mountain is in the background.

    Fate and flows: Oregon native keeps water moving through state

    PORTLAND, Ore. -- Salina Hart dreams about water. It makes sense: she grew up on the water, and often went tubing down the local Clackamas River, the North Santiam and the Long Tom. Even after the massive local floods of 1996 swelled the river, inundated her home and took out most of her neighborhood, she still loved water.

  • May

    Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, presents the “Clean Marina” flag to John and Natasha Deane, owners of Wildwood Resort and Marina, during a dedication May 21, 2020 at the resort located at Cordell Hull Lake in Granville, Tennessee. The event recognized the marina’s voluntary efforts to reduce water pollution and erosion in the Cumberland River watershed, and for promoting environmentally responsible marina and boating practices. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Wildwood Resort and Marina achieves 'Clean Marina' status

    GRANVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2020) – Wildwood Resort & Marina at Cordell Hull Lake raised the “Clean Marina” flag today during a dedication ceremony recognizing the marina’s voluntary efforts to reduce water pollution and erosion in the Cumberland River watershed, and for promoting environmentally responsible marina and boating practices.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Center Hill Recreation Area, located adjacent to Center Hill Dam, is once again open for public use beginning Friday, May 8, 2020. Center Hill Recreation Area has been closed since 2008 as a result of construction activities related to the Center Hill Dam Rehabilitation Project. (USACE photo by Bailey Carter)

    Center Hill Recreation Area opens today

    LANCASTER, Tenn. (May 8, 2020) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Center Hill Recreation Area, located adjacent to Center Hill Dam, is once again opening for public use beginning Friday, May 8, 2020.  Center Hill Recreation Area has been closed since 2008 as a result of construction activities related to the Center Hill Dam Rehabilitation Project.

  • January

    USACE photo by Mark Rankin

    Park Rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat Show

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2020) – Avid boaters and outdoors enthusiasts stopped in at the Nashville Boat Show at the Music City Center in hopes of checking off their list of preseason to-dos, and preparing for the start of the fishing season with a little help from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers.

  • February

    Preston Brust (second from right) and Chris Lucas (Right) of the country music duo LoCash pose with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers Jacob Albers (Left) and Brent Sewell at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn, Oct. 19, 2015. The group filmed a water safety PSA that features LoCash’s hit song "I Love This Life," which is currently moving up the country music charts. It is being used to support the USACE National Water Safety Campaign “Life Jackets Worn, Nobody Mourns.”

    Country Music duo LoCash promotes water safety with ‘I Love This Life Jacket’

    WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2016) – Country Music Recording Group “LoCash” participated in a water safety public service announcement urging fans to be safe when recreating on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waterways with the “I Love This Life Jacket” message, a spinoff from the title of their smash hit “I Love This Life.”

  • August

    Lake Okeechobee Boating

    Water and boating safety

    Water safety tips from the Corps of Engineers.

  • April

    Mike Haynes sits on his boat on Lake Barkley near a boat ramp at Bumpus Mills Marina where he once had an experience where he fell off the boat without a life jacket and needed assistance getting out of the water.

    Life Jacket is your best ‘security blanket’ when boating

    “Did you know most car accidents occur within five miles of your home? That's why I moved!” Comedian Jay Leno used this joke in one of his opening monologues several years ago. Since then, I've gotten a lot of mileage out of it. The trouble is accidents are no laughing matter and they usually happen when you least expect it.

  • August

    LANCASTER, Tenn. — This fishing boat capsized in the tailwater of Center Hill Dam Aug. 16, 2012 during sluice gate releases. Two people were rescued thanks to quick-thinking, experience and teamwork between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District officials and a nearby fisherman.

    Quick thinking, experience, teamwork aid in rescue of two below Center Hill Dam

    Quick-thinking, experience and teamwork of individuals at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Center Hill Dam aided in the rescue of two people Aug. 16, 2012 after their boat capsized while fishing in turbulent tail waters during sluice gate releases.

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  • Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

    Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

  • Cochiti Lake to reopen January 4, 2021

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District announced Dec. 21, 2020, that Cochiti Lake is scheduled to reopen for day use beginning Jan. 4, 2021.

  • NR 20-030: Video highlights water management in Cumberland River Basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The public is invited to watch a newly released video that highlights how water is managed in the Cumberland River Basin in support of flood risk management, commercial navigation, hydropower production, water supply, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities.

  • Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes closures and updates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will close Ives Run Campground, the Ives Run camp store and the South Shore concessionaire from Oct. 31, 2020 to May 1, 2021, in conjunction with the end of the 2020 recreation season. Additionally, the Lambs Creek Recreation Area boat launch is closed until further notice due to low lake surface water elevations resulting from a lack in precipitation.

  • Army Corps announces temporary closure of Shy Beaver Boat Launch

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will temporarily close the Shy Beaver boat launch area beginning Friday, Oct. 9, to install a new public restroom. The boat launch area is scheduled to reopen Friday, Oct. 16.

  • Vicksburg District urges boater safety measures during high water conditions at Lake Ouachita

    VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District urges boaters on Lake Ouachita to take extra precautions as water continues to rise after heavy rainfall in the area.

  • Success Lake joins Operation Dry Water to raise awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence

    This Fourth of July weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will participate in Operation Dry Water, a coordinated three-day effort to heighten awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Corps of Engineers urges boater safety on Mississippi River

    ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is celebrating National Safe Boating Week by urging boaters on the Mississippi River to be smart while on the water.

  • Burnsville Lake Closed to Boating

    Beginning tomorrow, May 15, Burnsville Lake will be closed to boating until waterline repairs are made. Another posting will be made when the lake reopens. The waterline supplying recreational facilities on the Bulltown end of Burnsville Lake extends from the dam to Bulltown and is routed under water in the lake. The line is weighted to securely hold it in the original river channel.

  • Corps continues prepping for Irma; issues guidance to boaters and campers

    As Hurricane Irma approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is preparing to respond as needed and providing information to boaters and campers on operational adjustments that will take place at navigation locks and recreation facilities.

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Dealing with boat waves, wind & currents can make swimming exhausting in open waters, regardless of how well you can swim. A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability and it will be there if you need it so Please Wear It. 🎥: https://t.co/k3jgZIuxI2
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Dealing with boat waves, wind & currents can make swimming exhausting in open waters, regardless of how well you can swim. A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability and it will be there if you need it so Please Wear It. 🎥: https://t.co/k3jgZIuxI2
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.@NashvilleCorps Cordell Hull Lake recently acquired beehives as a part of a pollination effort at the site. The primary goal of the hives is to aid the surrounding area in pollination efforts for local biodiversity as well as forest conservation efforts: https://t.co/F8ur9CNw82
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.@NashvilleCorps Cordell Hull Lake recently acquired beehives as a part of a pollination effort at the site. The primary goal of the hives is to aid the surrounding area in pollination efforts for local biodiversity as well as forest conservation efforts: https://t.co/F8ur9CNw82
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The projects also include bike racks, gazebos, BBQ shelters, and other amenities to ensure top-notch quality of life for our service members overseas. Home is where the heart is, and these new barracks will be the future home sweet home for many Soldiers! #MILCON 2/2
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US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District is hard at work constructing seven new barracks on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys (Camp Humphreys). Once complete, the suite-style facilities will support 2,100+ personnel, with every two bedrooms sharing a kitchen and bathroom. 1/2 https://t.co/GYlPZAztv8
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The projects also include bike racks, gazebos, BBQ shelters, and other amenities to ensure top-notch quality of life for our service members overseas. Home is where the heart is, and these new barracks will be the future home sweet home for many Soldiers! #MILCON 2/2
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US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District is hard at work constructing seven new barracks on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys (Camp Humphreys). Once complete, the suite-style facilities will support 2,100+ personnel, with every two bedrooms sharing a kitchen and bathroom. 1/2 https://t.co/GYlPZAztv8
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Thank you Rangers Makayla Barlow, @SavannahCorps, and Robert Wiggins, @JaxStrong, and all of our park rangers for your unwavering service to our Nation! 2/2 https://t.co/kPjYNJniuM
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Thank you Rangers Makayla Barlow, @SavannahCorps, and Robert Wiggins, @JaxStrong, and all of our park rangers for your unwavering service to our Nation! 2/2 https://t.co/kPjYNJniuM
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Meet two @AtlantaCorps park rangers, as we look forward to World Ranger Day, July, 31st. #USACE Park Rangers are dedicated to caring for our public lands and waters and exemplify Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. 1/2 https://t.co/ei4hGtsweH
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Meet two @AtlantaCorps park rangers, as we look forward to World Ranger Day, July, 31st. #USACE Park Rangers are dedicated to caring for our public lands and waters and exemplify Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. 1/2 https://t.co/ei4hGtsweH
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RT @KC_USACE: [1/2] On July 25, 2024, Col. Travis Rayfield relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District,…
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RT @KC_USACE: [1/2] On July 25, 2024, Col. Travis Rayfield relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District,…
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.@USACE_Buffalo awarded a $7.56m contract for critical repairs to Dunkirk Harbor’s breakwater, maintaining the harbor's contributions to the local economy, protecting waterfront recreation, and ensuring a harbor of refuge for vessels on the Great Lakes: https://t.co/uTjmtwxppm
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.@USACE_Buffalo awarded a $7.56m contract for critical repairs to Dunkirk Harbor’s breakwater, maintaining the harbor's contributions to the local economy, protecting waterfront recreation, and ensuring a harbor of refuge for vessels on the Great Lakes: https://t.co/uTjmtwxppm
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.@USACE_Buffalo awarded a $7.56m contract for critical repairs to Dunkirk Harbor’s breakwater, maintaining the harbor's contributions to the local economy, protecting waterfront recreation, and ensuring a harbor of refuge for vessels on the Great Lakes: https://t.co/uTjmtwxppm
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Service members and civilians at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, officially marked the opening of a new ground fuel station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10, 2024. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fb9gaKeAaI
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Service members and civilians at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, officially marked the opening of a new ground fuel station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10, 2024. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fb9gaKeAaI
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Service members and civilians at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, officially marked the opening of a new ground fuel station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10, 2024. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fb9gaKeAaI
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