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McAlpine Locks and Dam's first female lock operator, Sally Waterbury, who has worked at McAlpine for nearly four decades, stands on the gates of the south chamber in front of the control tower April 10, 2024. Sally Waterbury
Leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Strategic Systems Engineering Facility in Crane, Indiana, Apr. 15, 2024. The new strategic missions facility will provide new integrated systems engineering and test capability and is planned to be completed at the end of 2025. NSWC Crane and USACE breaks ground on Missile Technology Evaluation Facility and Strategic Systems Engineering Facility
Col. L. Reyn Mann , USACE Louisville District Commander provides remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Strategic Systems Engineering Facility in Crane, Indiana, Apr. 15, 2024. NSWC Crane and USACE breaks ground on Missile Technology Evaluation Facility and Strategic Systems Engineering Facility
Representatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Naval Surface Warface Center, Crane Division, U.S. Navy Research, Development, Testing and Engineering and contractor participated in the ceremonial breaking of ground, March 21, 2024, which marked the start of the construction for the Missile Technology Evaluation Facility at NSWC Crane. 240321-A-PA223-1003
Approximately 50 participants attended the Army Reserve Engineering Program Review meeting at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 27-28. Louisville District hosts collaboration meeting with Army Reserve customers
Col. Martin Naranja, Director of the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD) Office, discusses project execution with members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District during the Army Reserve Engineering Program Review meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 27. Louisville District hosts collaboration meeting with Army Reserve customers
Mechille Peters, a quality assurance construction representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, currently works on the Louisville VA Medical Center construction project in Louisville, Kentucky. VA Division employee brings wealth of knowledge, inspiration to job
Louisville District Natural Resources Management staff gather at the Bluegrass Army Depot, Armed Forces Training Center in Richmond, Kentucky, for the second annual ranger conference March 19-21, 2024. Louisville District hosts second annual ranger conference
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the Indianapolis community celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Indianapolis North Levee System in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 21, 2024. Indianapolis North Levee System Ribbon Cutting
Attendees gather at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Indianapolis North Levee Project in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mar. 21, 2024. Indianapolis North Levee System Ribbon Cutting
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Guillermo Guandique provides remarks during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Indianapolis North Levee System in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 21, 2024. Indianapolis North Levee System Ribbon Cutting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the Cincinnati Park Board are partnering on a $2.5 million feasibility study to improve and revitalize the Ohio River’s edge along Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. USACE, City of Cincinnati developing plan to improve Cincinnati’s riverfront
USACE Louisville District Locks and Dam Operations Manager Brad Stout (left), McAlpine Locks and Dam Lockmaster Jay Rickman and Locks and Dams Assistant Operations Manager Davis Mattingly discuss the effects of barge hydrodynamics during offloading operations and the best procedure for safely removing the remaining coal, March 28. Salvage operations continue following barge accident at McAlpine
Crews work to offload coal from a partially submerged barge near the tip of Shippingport Island, in Louisville, Kentucky, March 14. It was one of 10 barges that broke away from a tow on the Ohio River March 8. Salvage operations continue following barge accident at McAlpine
Members of the Climate Production Team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Hydrology & Hydraulics Branch, pose for a portrait at the district office in Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 2024. Louisville District climate team leading the way for climate res
Members of the climate team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Hydrology & Hydraulics Branch, discuss calculations utilizing the Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) at the district office in Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 2024. Louisville District climate team leading the way for climate res
Biologists work on a small waterfall to collect biological samples to test water quality. Protecting water quality flows through partnership
Biologists work on a small waterfall to collect biological samples to test water quality. Protecting water quality flows through partnership
Boat shaped building on the river Chicago Harbo Lockoffice
Charlevoix Harbor meets Lake Michigan in this 2009 file image. Charlevoix Harbor
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
A total solar eclipse shines in the sky viewed from the Michael J. Kirwan Dam in Ravenna, Ohio, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across
December 26, 1889 Lock pit St. Marys Falls Canal showing lower chamber lock of 1855 condition of old lock looking west. National Historic Landmark
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lock and dam line hander moors the Philip R. Clarke in the Poe Lock. Lock Operations
The M/V Happy Rover and Tug Wyoming lock through the MacArthur Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Over 7,000 ships a year transit the Soo Locks
Stop log (bulk heads) openings allow the lock to be re-filled with water after winter maintenance is complete. 22 Million Gallons of Water to Lift a Boat
The main hydro power plant, (named the New Power Plant) was built between the years 1949 – 1951 and contains four generating units, Units 1, 2, 3, 3A. Units 1, 2, and 3 have a generating capacity of 5,500 kilowatts and are each individually driven by a 6,975-horsepower turbine. Unit 3A has a generating capacity of 2,500 kilowatts and is driven by a 3,000-horsepower turbine. Over 150 million kilowatt hours of electricity
A hand pointing at a map. FUSRAP Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS)
Piers line a navigation channel connecting Erie Harbor to Lake Erie. Erie Harbor & North Pier
Piers line a navigation channel connecting Erie Harbor to Lake Erie. Erie Harbor & North Pier
Piers line a navigation channel connecting Erie Harbor to Lake Erie. Erie Harbor & North Pier
A project vicinity map. Seeking Comments on Sunset Marina and Resort Expansion Proposal
Master Plan Concept Map. Seeking Comments on Sunset Marina and Resort Expansion Proposal
A photo of a plot of land. Seeking Comments on Sunset Marina and Resort Expansion Proposal
Employees sitting at table talking to attendees Chicago District employees inprocess attendees during open house event
Group of business professionals in a large room stand and discuss engineering topics USACE Chicago District leadership and local business leaders discuss future projects and needs
Construction work being completed at Chickamauga Lock. Corps of Engineers soliciting bids for final Chickamauga Lock replacement contract
Construction work being completed at Chickamauga Lock. Corps of Engineers soliciting bids for final Chickamauga Lock replacement contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will begin dredging the outer harbor in Holland, Michigan, this weekend to remove about 31,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal navigation channel. Here dredging is seen during 2022 Holland dredging on May 18, 2022. Corps of Engineers Start Outer Harbor Dredging in Holland, Michigan
This is the master plan concept map for the proposed Foxland Harbor Marina on Old Hickory Lake in Sumner County, Tennessee. Foxland Harbor Marina Concept Map
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Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Merrie Walsh, an administrative support assistant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's Strategic Integration Office, conducts support functions, Buffalo, New York, March 14, 2024. Buffalo District’s New Jobs Support Growing Mission
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Michael Lipin, an administrative support assistant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's Strategic Integration Office, conducts support functions, Buffalo, New York, March 14, 2024. Buffalo District’s New Jobs Support Growing Mission
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Rafael Arana, an administrative support assistant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's Strategic Integration Office, conducts training at district headquarters, Buffalo, New York, March 14, 2024. Buffalo District’s New Jobs Support Growing Mission
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to
Pittsburgh District geotechnical and concrete material engineers team have assisted in the research of a cold weather concrete technique known as Additive Regulated Concrete for Thermally Extreme Conditions. Pittsburgh District: Research takes regular ‘Conk Creet’ to

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  • A river runs through it: Waterbury's decades at McAlpine tell story of grit and determination

    Sally Waterbury, McAlpine Locks and Dam's first female lock operator, has a story that is woven with resilience and a deep-rooted love for hard work. Her journey didn't start at McAlpine but began on a sprawling 135-acre farm in Meade County, Kentucky, where she grew up alongside five siblings, learning the value of hard work and grit from a young age.

  • Louisville District climate team leads the way for climate resilience around the globe

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has established a Climate Production Team – the first of its kind at a USACE district – and already, the team’s work is having far-reaching impacts

  • USACE, City of Cincinnati developing plan to improve Cincinnati’s riverfront

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is working in coordination with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to help improve Cincinnati’s Riverfront along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. USACE and the Cincinnati Park Board are partnering on a $2.5 million feasibility study to improve and revitalize the Ohio River’s edge along Smale Riverfront Park.

  • Charlevoix channel dredging scheduled to conclude by May 15

    About 13,000 cubic yards of material is scheduled to be removed from the Charlevoix Harbor channel before May 15, as part of a maintenance dredging contract under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.  Great Lakes Dock and Materials, LLC., located in Muskegon, will perform the work for the Corps of Engineers for approximately $480,000 and place the dredged materials in open water in Lake Michigan. The state-approved open water is located about a mile and a half northwest of the harbor entrance. 

  • NSWC Crane and USACE breaks ground on Missile Technology Evaluation Facility and Strategic Systems Engineering Facility

    Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, U.S. Navy Research, Development, Testing and Engineering office and the construction contractor participated in the ceremonial breaking of ground for an $8.38 million Missile Technology Evaluation Facility, March 21, 2024 in Crane, Indiana.

  • USACE, Chicago Harbor Lock Reopens for the 2024 Season After Winter Construction

    The Chicago Harbor Lock, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is open for vessel traffic as of April 15, marking the end of this phase of construction. The reinforced lock floor was completed last week and included replacing tile from the lock floor using reinforced concrete with micropiles along with dredging excess material. This was done by using dive teams and maintaining a 24/7 construction operation schedule.

  • USACE hosting public workshop for Patoka Lake Master Plan Update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1974 Master Plan for Patoka Lake located in Dubois, Indiana.

  • Total solar eclipse draws visitors to multiple reservoirs across Pittsburgh District for historic sighting

    The sky turned to nightfall for several minutes as visitors stood beneath the shadow of the moon.

  • USACE Buffalo District Hosts Public Information Session for NFSS

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will host a public information session to provide project updates for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) project, Lewiston, NY. This event will provide an opportunity to engage with the Corps of Engineers' Integrated Technical Office staff to gain a deeper understanding of the status of ongoing and future activities at the site. This meeting will be recorded, and a video will be posted to the project information website for anyone who cannot attend.

  • North Pier Repairs Kick Off More Than $7.5M in 2024 Army Corps Projects in Erie

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District and its contractor, Chicago-based Architectural Consulting Group, will begin construction on Erie Harbor’s north pier in mid-April, repairing approximately 1,800 feet of the damaged structure. The work is part of more than $7.5 million worth of activity in Erie by USACE in 2024, including dredging of the harbor’s federal navigation channel and continuation of the Presque Isle Beach Nourishment project.
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