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Olmsted Ribbon Cutting
Corps cuts ribbon on Olmsted Locks and Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for the Olmsted Locks and Dam, a project that will bring reliable navigation to the Ohio River offering millions of dollars of economic gains annually.
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Soo Boat
Value and History of the Soo Locks Video
The Great Lakes Navigation System and its connectivity is vitally important to the Nation's economy. The Soo Locks remain the critical connection between raw materials and manufacturing for the nation. The Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proud to operate and maintain the Soo Locks in service to our nation.
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Water Safety
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and more than 360 million visits per year. Please be careful in and around the water because even strong swimmers drown. Check out this website to find valuable tips and resources that could save your life or the life of someone you care about.
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LRD Latest News

NR 19-005: Wolf Creek Dam increasing releases to drawdown Lake Cumberland

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District plans to increase releases at Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, Ky., as soon as conditions allow in an effort to drawdown the water level at Lake Cumberland.
Published: 2/15/2019

NR 19-004: Lake Cumberland closes Waitsboro Recreation Area

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2019) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is temporarily closing Lake Cumberland’s Waitsboro Recreation Area for public safety.
Published: 2/13/2019

Buffalo District’s Mount Morris Dam offers flood of benefits to the public

The massive Mount Morris Dam, situated deep in the Genesee River gorge near the northern end of Letchworth State Park in Livingston County, NY, has been a shield from the destructive power of Mother Nature since its completion in 1952. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District contributes to its success through operation and maintenance of three missions areas: flood risk management, environmental stewardship, and recreation.
Published: 2/13/2019

Salvage efforts to retrieve sunken barges continue at McAlpine Dam

Salvage operations to retrieve three remaining barges are ongoing at the McAlpine Dam on the Ohio
Published: 2/13/2019

Consistency is key in delivering world-class Reserve program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District manages a $280 million dollar per year Reserve
Published: 2/12/2019

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LRD Commander promoted to Major General
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Brig. Gen. Mark R. Toy was promoted to the rank of major general by the USACE Commanding General and 54th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite on July 11 in a ceremony held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California.
  • LRD Commander promoted to Major General
  • Brig. Gen. Toy speaks to a West Point class about leadership.
  • Brig. Gen. Toy speaking at the Inland Waterways Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 7, 2017
  • Brig. Gen. Toy speaks at West Point.
  • Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, LRD Commander, visits Olmsted Lock and Dam for the first time since taking command in August 2016.
  • Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing on Olmsted Lock and Dam.
  • Brig. Gen. Toy receives a briefing on Lock and Dam 52.
  • Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing at Olmsted Lock and Dam.
  • Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted Locks and Dam
  • Brig. Gen. Toy visits Cincinnati Museum Center
  • The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is partnering with the Cincinnati Museum Center to tell the Army Corps of Engineers' story as it relates to the history of the Ohio River and the city of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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