22 Nov 2024

USACE Buffalo District Celebrates Native American Heritage with AISES

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District welcomed Alicia Mitchell, member of the Cherokee Nation and Director of Tribal and Government Relations at AISES - Advancing Indigenous People in STEM, for a presentation highlighting the organization’s mission and partnership with USACE. This year’s theme for Native American Heritage Month, “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility-Leadership-Service,” underscores the event’s significance. The theme reflects the Corps of Engineers’ commitment to recognizing the diverse backgrounds and experiences that strengthen its workforce and the communities it serves.

22 Nov 2024

Pittsburgh District Year in Review: 2024

Col. Nicholas Melin, commander of the Pittsburgh District, and Brian Trzaska, Pittsburgh District's senior civilian, reflect on the district's accomplishments in fiscal year 2024 – none of which would be possible without our employees’ commitment to innovation and delivering solutions to our nation’s toughest challenges.

22 Nov 2024

USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team documenting flood information in the wake of Hurricane Helene has culminated surveys in Tennessee and Virginia and has shifted its efforts to North Carolina.

21 Nov 2024

Civil engineer tackles lift station design, garners employee of the month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, recently designed a wastewater lift station for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, a task that resulted in recognition as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2024.

21 Nov 2024

Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works visits key Nashville District projects

Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations, visited the USACE Nashville District Nov. 13-15 to meet with leadership and employees, see district projects firsthand, and understand the challenges in the Cumberland and Tennessee River basins.

21 Nov 2024

USACE Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study Team to host virtual public meetings

The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study (GLCRS) Team invites you to attend an upcoming virtual public meeting on December 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET. During this meeting, the GLCRS Team will share an update on the study’s progress and deliverables, followed by a Q&A session to address any questions you may have. 

19 Nov 2024

Prepared, Responsive, and Ready: Nashville District's Emergency Management team takes action in Hurricane Helene response

In response to Hurricane Helene, which struck Eastern Tennessee on September 26, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Emergency Management (EM) team sprang into action. After the presidential disaster declaration on October 2, 2024, FEMA activated the Nashville District to assist with water and wastewater management and debris removal. The team quickly deployed specialized personnel to assess the hardest-hit areas, ensuring the continuity of essential services and supporting safe debris removal with local National Guard units. Throughout the mission, effective communication, coordination, and logistical support were key to the team's success.

18 Nov 2024

Summersville Lake Drawdown to begin

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces

15 Nov 2024

Reservations open for Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch tours

CELINA, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2024) – 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 https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10101848.

15 Nov 2024

El Lago J. Percy Priest promueve un anuncio de servicio público en español sobre seguridad acuática para informar a los visitantes hispanos

Con las temperaturas más frías y el invierno acercándose rápidamente, el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. está promoviendo un anuncio de servicio público de seguridad en el agua en español para informar a los visitantes hispanos en el lago J. Percy Priest.