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14 Mar 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS FOR PROPOSED REGIONAL CATEGORICAL PERMISSION PROGRAM FOR SECTION 408 REQUESTS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is seeking public comments; federal, state, and local agencies and officials; tribes; and other interested parties regarding the proposed Section 408 Categorical Permission.
19 Jan 2022
Army Civil Works Studies, Projects and Programs to Be Accomplished with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
The U.S. Army announced today the Civil Works studies, projects and programs that the Corps would implement in Fiscal Year 2022 with the $22.81 billion in supplemental funding provided in two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
16 Dec 2021
Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky
Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky
19 Nov 2021
FY22 LRD Open House Event
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division will host an Open House on Wednesday, 01 December 2021 from 9AM to 4:15PM EST.
11 Jun 2021
Peeples takes command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division
Col. Kimberly A. Peeples took command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, today, during a ceremony presided over by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in Cincinnati.
20 Jan 2021
USACE Chicago District to hold virtual public meeting to provide information, mark start of 30-day comment period for 3 Indiana properties
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District is going to conduct a virtual public scoping meeting that provides information and marks the start of a 30-day public comment period for a master plan update for three USACE properties in Indiana – Salamonie Lake, Mississinewa Lake, and J.E. Roush Lake.
20 Jan 2021
Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Releases FY2021 Work Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District released its Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program, Jan. 19.
14 Dec 2020
NR 20-031: Martin Fork Lake Field Office temporarily using appointment system
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Martins Fork Lake Field Office located in Smith, Kentucky, is accepting visitors by appointment only through Jan. 15, 2020 as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
10 Dec 2020
Corps to host first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host its first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 2021.
10 Nov 2020
Army Corps of Engineers extends America the Beautiful Military Recreation Pass benefits to veterans and Gold Star families
Beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, all U.S. military veterans and Gold Star family members will be eligible to enter USACE-managed recreation areas free of charge where a day use recreation fee applies. This benefit does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Some facilities and activities on federal recreation lands are managed by private concessionaires whose services would not be covered by this benefit.