1 Aug 2023

NR 23-25: Corps announces brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces a brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake from late October through late November to assess the condition of the shoreline adjacent to Corps operated recreation areas, as well as perform maintenance in recreation areas.

26 Jul 2023

NR 23-24: Lake Cumberland’s Lakeview Boat Ramp, parking lot closed

SOMERSET, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of the Lakeview Boat Ramp and parking lot at Lake Cumberland until further notice.

26 Jul 2023

NR 23-24: Lake Cumberland’s Lakeview Boat Ramp, parking lot closed

SOMERSET, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of the Lakeview Boat Ramp and parking lot at Lake Cumberland until further notice.

26 Jul 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Takes Next Step to Create New Wetland Ecosystem in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $5.3 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on July 27 to construct a stone breakwater in the abandoned Shipping Slip 3 in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Construction of the breakwater marks the first major physical step in creating another new wetland ecosystem on Buffalo’s waterfront using material dredged from the Buffalo River.

26 Jul 2023

NR 23-23: Laurel River Lake Picnic Area closed rest of 2023 season

LONDON, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel River Dam Picnic Area will remain closed for the 2023 season.

24 Jul 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Headquarters Moves to Downtown Buffalo

The headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has re-located to the historic Hens & Kelly Building at 478 Main Street in the heart of the City Buffalo. Moving to the new headquarters at the corner of Main and Mohawk Streets – now known as the Mohawk Building – marks the district’s return to the city’s central business district after 75 years.

24 Jul 2023

NR 23-22: Cornbread Festival returns to Lake Cumberland’s Mill Springs Mill

MONTICELLO, Ky. (July 24, 2023) – The Lake Cumberland Resource Manager’s Office is thrilled to announce the return of the Cornbread Festival at Mill Springs Mill, a historic landmark in the heart of Lake Cumberland.

21 Jul 2023

NR 23-20: Old Hickory Lake’s Shutes Branch Recreation Area partially closed July 24 -26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces partial closure of Shutes Branch Recreation Area July 24 - 26, 2023, for parking lot maintenance and re-striping.

12 Jul 2023

Detroit District accepting entries for annual photo contest

DETROIT- The Detroit District invites photographers to enter its 8th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District Great Lakes projects such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal channels and harbors will earn a spot in the 2024 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. July 21, with winners determined by social media vote. The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their photo.

7 Jul 2023

U.S. Army Corps pauses Grand Haven dredging in response to E.coli concerns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District (USACE) is pausing dredging in Grand Haven, Michigan in response to Ottawa County Health Department’s “no-contact order” for North Park Beach after preliminary testing found E.coli concentrations in the area. Dredging will be paused in the area until testing results show the E.coli levels have naturally dissipated. Holland-based King Co. Inc., under an Army Corps contract, is currently dredging in Grand Haven Harbor to remove 141,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Grand Haven Harbor federal navigation channel. The dredging was expected to be completed in mid to late July. The material is being placed at an area north of the harbor, which includes the shoreline at Ottawa County North Beach Park, in accordance with a water quality certificate issued by Michigan Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).