14 Jan 2025

PHOTOS: Crowds gather in beautiful wintery landscape at Shenango for Eagle Fest

The Shenango River Lake hosted its fifth annual Eagle Fest at the lake in partnership with other natural conservation agencies, including Shenango River Watchers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and other volunteer groups.

14 Jan 2025

That's a Wrap – Black Rock Lock Looks Back on 2024

(BUFALO, N.Y.) Jan. 17, 2025 – The Black Rock Lock has wrapped up an eventful year, bringing a mix of challenges and achievements for a lock which is over 100 years old. Maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the Black Rock Lock provides the only means for deep draft commercial vessels to reach delivery ports on the upper Niagara River. It also provides safe navigation by allowing vessels to bypass the rapids on the Niagara River at the outlet of Lake Erie.

30 Dec 2024

USACE Chief of Engineers visits Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project

Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and 56th chief of engineers, visited the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project Dec. 19 to meet with Nashville District leadership and staff, gain insight into the ongoing construction project, and observe operational processes firsthand.

23 Dec 2024

Park ranger recognized for positive impacts to recreation and conservation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 23, 2025) – A Center Hill Lake park ranger with a passion for providing outstanding recreational experiences and commitment to environmental stewardship is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2024.

20 Dec 2024

Buffalo District Commander Makes First Visit to VA Canandaigua

(CANANDAIGUA, N.Y.) - Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, made a significant visit to the Canandaigua VA Medical Facility, marking his first visit as district commander on Dec. 18, 2024. It was a purposeful visit, beginning with a tribute to retired Army Master Sgt. Stan Sharp, a decorated veteran and former military policeman and combat engineer, with more than 30 years of military service.

20 Dec 2024

Nashville District honors Don Getty as 2024 Distinguished Civilian Employee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce that Don Getty has been named Distinguished Civilian Employee for 2024. Getty served the Nashville District for 38 years and retired in 2021.

19 Dec 2024

Black belts and boundary lines: Real estate specialist lives a double life of discipline and defense

Jeffrey Horneman works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District as the deputy chief of the real estate office. Horneman has volunteered to provide free Taekwondo classes to youth through a martial arts nonprofit for the last 20 years. He has taught students as young as three years old. His classes have produced 12 black belts.

19 Dec 2024

Innovation for the future:Louisville District engineering design section embraces collaboration and new technologies

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and

19 Dec 2024

USACE Nashville District celebrates 2024 Supervisor Training Program graduates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated the graduation of 16 employees from the annual Supervisor Training Program (STP) on Dec. 12, 2024. Designed and overseen by veteran supervisors and subject matter experts, this nine-month program reflects the district's continued investment in its people by developing leadership skills and enhancing operational effectiveness.

18 Dec 2024

USACE completes maintenance at Smithland Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District successfully completed maintenance at Smithland