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The 2018 National Inventory of Dams (NID) is now available! All charts, queries and maps reflect the most current NID database. The NID was populated using the 116th Congressional District information. State and federal dam regulators provided their data from May to November 2018 for inclusion in the 2018 database.
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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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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

Corps announces Spring 2020 recruitment positions
1/22/2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will be at the listed career fairs in Spring 2020 actively recruiting for Experienced Professionals (GS 12), Recent Grad (GS 5-12) and Student...
Louisville District honors life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
1/17/2020
The Louisville District honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during an event hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office Jan. 16, 2020, at the Romano Mazzoli Federal...
NR 20-002: Public input sought on 2020 draft Barkley Shoreline Management Plan
1/17/2020
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2020) — The Lake Barkley Resource Manager’s Office invites the public to attend one of three public workshops and provide input concerning the upcoming Lake Barkley...
Park Rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat Show
1/16/2020
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...
USACE fish biologists look forward to 2020 sampling season
1/15/2020
For eight months out of the year, fish biologists at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District take to the waters of Illinois to monitor fish populations at restoration sites throughout its...
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LRD Commander promoted to Major General

LRD Commander pins second star

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.

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 Brig. Gen. Toy speaks to a West Point class about leadership.

Brig. Gen. Toy at West Point

Brig. Gen. Toy speaks to a West Point class about leadership.

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 Brig. Gen. Toy speaking at the Inland Waterways Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 7, 2017

Brig. Gen. Toy at Inland Waterways Conference

Brig. Gen. Toy speaking at the Inland Waterways Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 7, 2017

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 Brig. Gen. Toy speaks at West Point.

Brig. Gen. Toy at West Point

Brig. Gen. Toy speaks at West Point.

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 Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, LRD Commander, visits Olmsted Lock and Dam for the first time since taking command in August 2016.

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted Lock and Dam

Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, LRD Commander, visits Olmsted Lock and Dam for the first time since taking command in August 2016.

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 Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing on Olmsted Lock and Dam.

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted.

Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing on Olmsted Lock and Dam.

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 Brig. Gen. Toy receives a briefing on Lock and Dam 52.

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Lock and Dam 52

Brig. Gen. Toy receives a briefing on Lock and Dam 52.

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 Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing at Olmsted Lock and Dam.

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted

Brig. Gen. Mark Toy receives a briefing at Olmsted Lock and Dam.

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 Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted Locks and Dam

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted Locks and Dam

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Olmsted Locks and Dam

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 Brig. Gen. Toy visits Cincinnati Museum Center

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Cincinnati Museum Center

Brig. Gen. Toy visits Cincinnati Museum Center

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 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.

Army Corps of Engineers partners with the 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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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.