29 Oct 2024

Scoop and restore: Army Corps removes sediment from river channels designed to safeguard Johnstown from catastrophic floods

Two excavators are loading soil into dump trucks at the bottom of the Conemaugh River. One load at a time, the trucks are removing sediment and vegetation to restore the Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project, safeguarding lives and property.

26 Oct 2024

Kaylee Wendt steps out of meteorology and into a career that combines her passions

Kaylee Wendt has been a prominent figure on televisions throughout Buffalo for over 10 years, delivering weather forecasts as a broadcast meteorologist. After speaking with the Corps of Engineers for background on a story, Kaylee saw herself fitting into a role with the Buffalo District. She worked on her resume, applied, and now has a good work-life balance, is close to home, and gets to pursue her passion as a Multimedia Specialist. Kaylee spoke with us about her background and journey to joining USACE.

23 Oct 2024

USACE team collecting Hurricane Helene flood data to build resiliency into community planning and response

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Data collection teams are documenting flood information that will help hydraulic engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers understand the impacts of Hurricane Helene to enhance flood risk resiliency for the affected communities.

21 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank Mrvan, and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton Celebrate Completion of Calumet Region Gary Sanitary District Force Main Replacement Phase II Project

On Monday, October 21, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Congressman Frank Mrvan (IN-01), and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Calumet Region Gary Sanitary District Force Main Replacement Phase II Project. The event took place at the southeast corner of 25th Avenue and Chase Street in Gary, Indiana, with community leaders and residents in attendance.

18 Oct 2024

Morrow named employee of the month for outstanding work at navigation locks

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2024) – An equipment mechanic is being recognized as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for July 2024 for outstanding work supporting operations at Fort Loudoun and Melton Hill navigation locks.

17 Oct 2024

Kentucky Lock Addition Project reaches first monolith top-out milestone

On Oct. 12, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with contractor Thalle Construction, marked a major milestone in the Kentucky Lock Addition Project with the first monolith top-out of the project’s Downstream Lock Monolith contract. This accomplishment reflects significant progress in constructing the new lock, which aims to enhance navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.

17 Oct 2024

Divers and remote technology assist with maintenance at Wilson Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is taking steps to address critical maintenance concerns at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River, where divers and remotely-operated technology are working together to inspect the main chamber gates. On Oct. 9, 2024, a dive support team, assisted by specialists from the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center, conducted a detailed inspection following the discovery of cracks on both the land and river side gates, which prompted the closure of the main chamber.

1 Oct 2024

Volunteers help control invasive plants at Mount Morris Dam for National Public Lands Day

Volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day on September 28 alongside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rangers by helping remove invasive plants from the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area.

30 Sep 2024

Dutch Rijkswaterstaat officials visit U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District for knowledge exchange

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management,

24 Sep 2024

Reed named employee of the month for time-saving permit action

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2024) – A junior civil engineer who rapidly researched requirements for a permit action for general construction and storm water management is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Employee of the Month for June 2024.