20 Mar 2020

Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.  

12 Jul 2019

Whittle takes command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle, Jr. took command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, today, during a ceremony presided over by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,  in Cincinnati.

2 Nov 2018

NR18-306: Corps ready for flood-control operations on Ohio and Mississippi rivers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is prepared to implement flood-control operations for the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in anticipation of forecasted heavy rain.

30 Oct 2018

NR 18-029: Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail partially closed for repairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail at Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, Tenn., is partially closing Oct. 30, 2018 while crews install a septic system for the National Weather Office located in the area. The work is expected to be completed by early January 2019.

30 Oct 2018

NR 18-029: Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail partially closed for repairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail at Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, Tenn., is partially closing Oct. 30, 2018 while crews install a septic system for the National Weather Office located in the area. The work is expected to be completed by early January 2019.

30 Oct 2018

Stay off piers, breakwaters during high winds, storms, wave action

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, strongly urges people to use caution

26 Oct 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract for the Port Clinton Ecosystem Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a contract to Tidewater Inc. of Elkridge, MD, September 28, 2018, to restore and create coastal wetland habitat along the Lake Erie shoreline in the City of Port Clinton, Ohio.

25 Oct 2018

Lower Fox River flow reduced beginning today

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the outflow from Lake

24 Oct 2018

Poe Lock back in service after repairs

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the Poe Lock, located

24 Oct 2018

USACE receives supplemental funds to construct LaSalle Park Shoreline Protection project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District received $3.7 million from the 2018 Continuing Authority Supplemental Appropriations to construct and repair approximately 1,300 feet of seawall of the northern section of LaSalle Park, Buffalo, NY.