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Aerial image of dredging operations at Little Lake Harbor, Michigan. Little Lake Harbor aerial
Land-based image of dredging operations at Little Lake Harbor, Michigan. Little Lake Harbor dredging setup
Land-based image of dredging operations at Little Lake Harbor, Michigan. Little Lake Harbor crane barge
Land-based image of dredging operations at Little Lake Harbor, Michigan. Little Lake Harbor dredging pipe installation
Land-based image of dredging operations at Little Lake Harbor, Michigan. Little Lake Harbor dredging long reach excavator
Neutral shot of people listening to soldier standing at podium in a conference room. USACE Detroit District leadership addresses stakeholders
Several members pose for a photo standing behind a table with a banner that reads, "GLWA, Great Lakes Water Authority." USACE and GLWA signs cost sharing agreement for study
Woman speaking to an audience. Congresswoman Tlaib recounts flood in Southeast Michigan
Woman addresses crowd at a podium Congresswoman Dingell shares constituents' experience after storm
Brian Trzaska Pittsburgh District Senior Civilian
Trevor Groce measures a high-water mark Nov. 13, 2024, on a building along the North Toe River in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. By collecting accurate measurements of Hurricane Helene flood levels and their impact, the Corps of Engineers is building a foundation for more effective planning and response to future weather events. (USACE Photo by Anderson Schmittou) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
Ryan Wigner measures a high-water mark Nov. 13, 2024, on a building along the North Toe River in Mitchell County, North Carolina. By collecting accurate measurements of Hurricane Helene flood levels and their impact, the Corps of Engineers is building a foundation for more effective planning and response to future weather events. (USACE Photo by Anderson Schmittou) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
Mike Light (Left) and Mark Veasey, members of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District High-Water Marks Team, records a high-water mark Nov. 8, 2024, on corn stalks along Hoopers Creek near Goodluck, North Carolina. This area flooded during Hurricane Helene. (USACE Photo by Patrick Garner) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
Alex Fenili (Left) and Clint Neel survey Hurricane Helene flood impacts Oct. 31, 2024, in Canton, North Carolina, which is in Haywood County. By collecting accurate measurements of flood levels and their impact, the Corps of Engineers is building a foundation for more effective planning and response to future weather events. (USACE Photo by Annalee Warren) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
Mike Light (Right) and Mark Veasey, members of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District High-Water Marks Team, identifies a mud line Oct. 29, 2024, on a home along the Swannanoa River in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This area flooded during Hurricane Helene. (USACE Photo by Patrick Garner) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
Trevor Groce measures a high-water mark Nov. 13, 2024, on a building along the North Toe River in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. By collecting accurate measurements of Hurricane Helene flood levels and their impact, the Corps of Engineers is building a foundation for more effective planning and response to future weather events. (USACE Photo by Anderson Schmittou) USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
People in safety vests and hardhats, including both civilians and U.S. Army servicemembers, talk underneath a bridge. Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects
A group of people in vests and hardhats stands on top of miter gates on a navigation lock. Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects
Three people in vests and hardhats have a conversation in the turbine chamber of a hydropower plant. Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects
Two men in military fatigues converse in front of a bridge. Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects
A group of people stand next to a railing overlooking the main chamber of a lock. Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects
Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, reviews the design for a wastewater lift station for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project at his desk Nov. 19, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently selected him as its employee of the month for September 2024. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts) Civil engineer tackles lift station design, garners employee of the month
Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, flies a drone survey mission Nov. 18, 2024, at the wastewater treatment plant in Carthage, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently selected him as its employee of the month for September 2024. (USACE Photo) Civil engineer tackles lift station design, garners employee of the month
Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, demonstrates how a drone is used for surveys to Antioch Middle School students during a Tennessee STEAM Festival event Sept. 5, 2024, at the school in Antioch, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently selected him as its employee of the month for September 2024. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts) Civil engineer tackles lift station design, garners employee of the month
Maj. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, the Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works and Emergency Operations (right), recognizes Jerry Breznican, Nashville District chief of Emergency Management, for his team's ongoing efforts in the Hurricane Helene response in East Tennessee, druing a visit to the district on Nov. 14, 2024. The Nashville District's emergency management team has been vital in coordinating USACE's response to the Hurricane Helene effected area in East Tennessee through the management of funding, processing taskers and providing continuous logistical support for deployed USACE responders. 241114-A-XI267-1074
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Emergency Management team participate in a daily Hurricane Helene synchronization meeting in the district's Emergency Operations Center, Oct 15, 2024. The emergency management team has been vital in coordinating USACE response to the Hurricane Helene effected area in East Tennessee through the management of funding, processing taskers and providing continuous logistical support for deployed USACE responders. 241015-A-US975-1101
Man pointing at map with others gathered around, listening. Flood study planning charrette
Group having a discussion around a table. Flood study planning charrette
Two people walking right to left in a flooded neighborhood. Southeast Michigan floods after record rainstorm
Three people in a boat in a flooded neighborhood. Southeast Michigan floods after record rainstorm
Two people taking photo of submerged car. Southeast Michigan floods after record rainstorm
Several cars lined the road submerged in water. Southeast Michigan floods after record rainstorm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that reservations for the upcoming Eagle Watch Tours at Dale Hollow Lake are being accepted at recreation.gov. (USACE Photo by Crystal Tingle) Reservations open for Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch tours
El guardabosques Giovanny Espinoza y la especialista en Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo Marcella Lozano se preparan para filmar un anuncio de servicio público de seguridad invernal en español el 9 de octubre de 2024 en la costa del lago J. Percy Priest en Nashville, Tennessee. El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos está promoviendo el PSA para informar a los visitantes hispanos sobre la seguridad del agua en el lago. (Photo de USACE por Lee Roberts) El Lago J. Percy Priest promueve un anuncio de servicio público en español sobre seguridad acuática para informar a los visitantes hispanos
A man puts on a diving helmet, assisted by another man. 241009-A-XI267-1109
Cleveland Resident Office Mural Cleveland Resident Office Mural Artist Derek Brennan
Cleveland Resident Office Mural Cleveland Resident Office Mural Installed
Cleveland Resident Office Mural Cleveland Resident Office Mural Installed
Cleveland Resident Office Mural Cleveland Resident Office Mural Artist Derek Brennan
Cleveland Resident Office Mural Cleveland Resident Office Mural Artist Derek Brennan
A stone bridge atop a river. Corps of Engineers restricts access to Great Crossings Bridge at Youghiogheny River Lake
Black Rock Lock Notice to Boaters: Interruptions to Black Rock Lock Traffic
Allison Stefanelli, Buffalo District Biologist Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
Allison Stefanelli, Buffalo District Biologist Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters returning to her biology interests
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters returning to her biology interests
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
Allison Stefanelli diving for The University of New Hampshire Allison Stefanelli is diving into the environmental waters retur
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a strong presence at this year’s ORBA Summit, with more than 20 representatives attending from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit
Sediment is examined for multiple attributes before information it’s documented during the Archaeology Day event at Lake Monroe in Bloomington, Indiana, Sept. 17, 2024. Volunteers unearth history at Archaeology Day
Signs with support information, including the Clermont and Brown County Crisis Line, the 988 Suicide Crisis Line and Crisis Lifeline and the National Verterans Crisis Line were installed throughout the lakes popular areas, including trailheads, boat ramps and recreational areas. New mental health initiative launches at William H. Harsha Lake
Contractors paint the Veterans Affairs logo on the surface of a water tower at the Louisville VA Medical Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 3, 2024. Water tower to provide essential support of Louisville VA Medical Center
Eric Reusch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division chief, presents during the first informational community listening session held Oct. 2 at the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center in Louisville, Ky. USACE Louisville District Regulatory Division hosts community listening session
A teacher and some of her pre-k students enjoy lunch at Daegu Elementary in South Korea. The Louisville District equipped the school and more than 200 classrooms around the globe with furniture and curriculum prior to the new 2024-2025 school year. Louisville District successfully outfits over 200 DoDEA Pre-K classrooms around the world
Mark Cardwell, Louisville District Debris Subject Matter Expert, makes observations and documents storm debris in western North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working in partnership with the local, state and federal agencies to support Hurricane Helene recovery. Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery
Adam Taylor, a park ranger from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District's Rough River Lake, holds a mussel along the Green River near Brownsville, Ky., Sept. 6, 2024. Green River Mussel Salvage
DamBot 1.0 makes a splash as it enters the water during a dam conduit inspection at Taylorsville Lake in Taylorsville, Ky., Sept. 19, 2024. DamBot 1.0 is just over 5-ft wide, 10-ft long and about 6.5-ft tall with all components installed and stowed. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dambot 1.0 performs conduit inspect
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project
The Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project became the nation's second largest flood control project when it was constructed between 1938 and 1943 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoring Johnstown Local Protection Project

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  • Jesse James stole Corps payroll 130 years ago today

    If direct deposit had existed 130 years ago today, history could have been changed. That’s when famed outlaw Jesse James robbed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers payroll being delivered by horseback just two-miles shy of reaching employees at Blue Water Camp in Alabama.
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