Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Public Notices

Hydrographic Surveys (eHydro)

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Access official hydrographic survey data and channel condition reports for USACE navigation projects through the eHydro Dashboard. View survey results, channel depths, and dredging information for all Great Lakes and Ohio River Division waterways. eHydro is the authoritative source for all USACE hydrographic survey data per ER 1110-2-8164.

Navigation Charts (IENC)

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Download official Inland Electronic Navigation Charts (IENC) for safe navigation on inland waterways. IENCCloud.us is the only authorized source for USACE navigation charts. Charts are updated regularly and available for free download. Compatible with electronic chart display systems.

Notices To Navigation Interests (NTNI) Portal

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

View current Notices to Navigation Interests (NTNI) published by the USACE Navigation Data Center. Find information about channel closures, lock and dam status, navigation hazards, chart updates, and dredging operations.

Regulatory Request System (RRS) Public Notices

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Search all active permit applications for Section 404 (wetlands), Section 10 (navigable waters), and Section 408 (alterations to USACE projects) in the official Regulatory and Response System (RRS). View permit details, submit comments during public comment periods, and track application status. RRS is the authoritative source for all USACE regulatory permits.

Water Management Data (CWMS)

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Access real-time water level data, reservoir operations, water releases, and forecasts for all USACE projects through the Corps Water Management System (CWMS). View current gage readings, historical data, and operational schedules. CWMS is the authoritative source for all USACE water management information per EM 1110-2-3600.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Pennsylvania

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:56:24 GMT

Regional Conditions Applicable to Specific Nationwide Permits within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for New York

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District announces final regional conditions for the 2026 Nationwide Permits in New York State, effective March 15, 2026. The regional conditions, approved by the North Atlantic Division and Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, provide environmental protection for high-value waters and ensure compliance with state water quality certifications and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency requirements. These conditions apply to activities authorized under the reissued Nationwide Permits published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Michigan

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the reissuance of 57 nationwide permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031, for activities in waters of the United States in Michigan. This public notice provides the NWP text, regional conditions, water quality certification requirements, and general conditions applicable to Michigan.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Virginia

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This Public Notice announces Norfolk District’s Final Regional Conditions, the Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) determination for the 57 nationwide permits (NWPs) that were published in the January 8, 2026, Federal Register (91 FR 768). These 57 NWPs and the Regional Conditions will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for West Virginia

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington and Pittsburgh Districts announce final regional conditions and water quality certifications for the 2026 Nationwide Permits in West Virginia, effective March 15, 2026. These regional conditions provide additional environmental protection and ensure compliance with state requirements for activities authorized under the reissued Nationwide Permits published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026. The regional conditions will remain in effect until March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Ohio

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo, Huntington, Louisville, and Pittsburgh Districts announce final regional conditions and water quality certifications for the 2026 Nationwide Permits in Ohio, effective March 15, 2026. These regional conditions provide additional environmental protection and ensure compliance with state requirements for activities authorized under the reissued Nationwide Permits published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026. The regional conditions will remain in effect until March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Kentucky

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the reissuance of 57 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031, along with Kentucky-specific Regional Conditions and Section 401 Water Quality Certifications. The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division approved Kentucky Regional Conditions on March 6, 2026. The Kentucky Division of Water denied 401 Water Quality Certification for eight NWPs (16, 17, 32, 38, 43, 44, 52, and 53), requiring individual certifications for projects under those permits.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Indiana

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville, Detroit, and Chicago Districts announce the reissuance of 57 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031, for the State of Indiana. The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division approved Indiana Regional Conditions on March 6, 2026. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management issued Section 401 Water Quality Certifications for certain NWPs, while denying certification for others requiring individual review.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Tennessee

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:25:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. One NWP was not reissued. These 57 NWPs go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Illinois

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District, on behalf of all Illinois districts (Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Memphis), announces the reissuance of 57 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031. This notice provides Illinois-specific regional conditions, 401 Water Quality Certifications from IL EPA and US EPA Region 5, and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determinations that become conditions of these NWPs for activities in Illinois waters.

J. Percy Priest Water Control Manual Update Review Plan

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:10:00 GMT

This Review Plan defines the scope and level of peer review for updating the water control manual (WCM) for J. Percy Priest Dam in Nashville, Tennessee, project decision documents.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Mississippi

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:16:00 GMT

Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Town of Cairo Proposed Water System Rehabilitation and Extension Project in Ritchie County, West Virginia

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Town of Cairo Proposed Water System Rehabilitation and Extension Project in Ritchie County, West Virginia

Review Plan - Center Hill Reallocation Study

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:54:23 GMT

A water supply reallocation study is being conducted at Center Hill Reservoir in Tennessee. All reviews for this project will follow this document.

Review Plan - LAU Reallocation Study

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:52:25 GMT

A water supply reallocation study is being conducted at Laurel Reservoir in Kentucky. All reviews for this project will follow this document.