J. Percy Priest Lake photo with dam in foreground

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  • Old Hickory Lake provides updates of interest to public

    HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The staff at Old Hickory Lake is providing several updates of interest to the public, including the status of phone service, and the latest information regarding the recovery at Rockland Recreation Area.
  • Jennifer Linebaugh is dedicated to making a difference with her service to the environment and people

    Following an internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jennifer Linebaugh knew she had to come back and work in a role that she found fulfilling. With a dedication to care for the environment and a desire to make a difference, Jennifer's determination to return to USACE has placed her with the Buffalo District and a position where she is doing more and making that difference. Jennifer spoke with us about her new role and what she enjoys the most.
  • Volunteers needed at Corps of Engineers lakes for National Public Lands Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in support of the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28, 2024. Led by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) in collaboration with USACE and other federal agencies and volunteer organizations, National Public Lands Day highlights the importance of preserving open spaces for education, recreation, and well-being. It occurs every year on the fourth Saturday of September. This year’s theme is “National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow.”
  • Volunteers unearth history at Archaeology Day

    Archaeologists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology partnered with the Indiana Division of State Parks for
  • U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Board of Directors visits Nashville District projects

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Board of Directors visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on Sept. 16 to tour key projects, including the Kentucky Lock Addition construction project and the Barkley Power Plant and Dam. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Celebrates Dixmoor Water Main Replacement Milestone

    In a collaborative effort with leaders from all levels of government as well as other important partners, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the village of Dixmoor today to celebrate the completion of a crucial infrastructure project: the replacement of Dixmoor’s aging water main system. This project, made possible through the combined efforts of several levels of government and the Corps of Engineers Chicago District, is a significant step toward ensuring safe, reliable water access for the village’s residents.
  • Record of Decision Published for FUSRAP Guterl Site in Lockport

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has published the Record of Decision for the Former Guterl Specialty Steel Corporation Site. The 70-acre site, located in Lockport, New York, is being addressed under the authority of the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. The record of decision marks the completion of the final step in the federal decision-making process for addressing legacy contamination at the site and describes the final selected remedy to address contaminated buildings, soil and groundwater at the Guterl Site.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Officials Celebrate Completion of City of Crown Point Liberty Park Pipelining Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor Peter Land held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 13th, to mark the completion of the sewer
  • Commander charges Leadership Development Program graduates to rise to the occasion

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2024) – Participants finished the second level of the Leadership Development Program Wednesday during a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Headquarters.
  • Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $763 million in potential federal financing for Michigan

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Two of the invited applicants are in Michigan.
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