13 Apr 2026

Adventure awaits as camping season returns to Cumberland River Basin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2026) – As spring warms the Southeast, the Cumberland River Basin is officially open for adventure. Known as one of the region’s premier outdoor destinations, the basin invites travelers to trade screen time for sunshine across a sprawling network of more than 20,000 miles of scenic rivers and streams.

1 Apr 2026

One mission. One team. One build.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District completed construction and turned over the newly built Joint Operations and Mission Planning Center to mission partners at Scott Air Force Base, March 9, 2026. The $111.3 million, 171,804-square-foot facility will be used to plan and execute strategic operations for the Air Force Rapid Global Mobility mission.

31 Mar 2026

Students build more than a fence at Patoka Lake

The overlook at Patoka Lake has long provided visitors with a clear, unobstructed view of the water and surrounding landscape. But as time took its toll on the aging wooden railing surrounding the viewing area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needed a solution to maintain the popular spot.

31 Mar 2026

More Than Just Cost-Cutting: Finding the 'Hidden Value' in Federal Projects

When people think about engineering, fields like mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical often come to mind. Fewer, perhaps, would put the word “value” before it. Yet, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, value engineering is a critical discipline focused on maximizing project function while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used as efficiently as possible. To shed light on this important process and its impact, the Buffalo District's new District Value Officer, Emma Crooks, sat down for an interview.

31 Mar 2026

Generators will ensure continuous care at Louisville VA Medical Center

Hospitals and medical centers need the ability to provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter the status of utilities in the surrounding area. The new Louisville VA Medical Center is being built with this in mind. That is why the Central Utility Plant on the hospital property is essential in ensuring veterans will be able to continue to receive care in the event of any local emergency situations that may disrupt power to the medical center. Along with boilers and chillers, the Central Utility Plant will house several generators that can be used if local power is not available.

30 Mar 2026

Nashville District assistant district counsel earns national award

Kathryn Morris, assistant district counsel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District, receives the prestigious E. Manning Seltzer Award, an honor recognizing her as one of the top attorneys in the enterprise. Morris earns the award for her successful defense of USACE in high-stakes federal litigation, her leadership in training regulatory specialists and her creation of the Nashville District’s legal externship program for law students. Her work on complex cases, such as the Tennessee Gas Pipeline challenge, and her commitment to mentoring set a new standard of excellence within the federal legal community.

26 Mar 2026

Building Infrastructure Not Paperwork: Montgomery Locks and Dam batch plant lab gets certified

Let’s start with some basics, concrete versus cement. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn’t be – and they are definitely NOT the same thing. Cement is a powder made from limestone and clay, used as a binder. Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, sand, and aggregates such as gravel, forming a strong construction material. In short, cement is a key ingredient in concrete. Concrete is a key ingredient in the construction of a new lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.

25 Mar 2026

USACE prescribes ‘good fire’ to spark landscape renewal

Late winter and early spring mark a strategic time for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. During this dormant season, crews take advantage of narrow weather windows to ignite prescribed burns across district lake projects to manage fuel loads and support native ecosystems.

17 Mar 2026

Rangers complete readiness training, gear up for recreation season

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 17, 2026) – In preparation for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District hosted its annual Park Ranger Workshop March 10–12 at Chattanooga State Community College. More than 50 rangers representing 10 lakes headed to the Erlanger Health Science Center for critical instruction on wilderness first aid, visitor assistance, and encroachment management, ensuring they are fully equipped to handle the complexities of shoreline management, public engagement, and water safety this year.

13 Mar 2026

140 years of Building Strong: Louisville District’s legacy of engineering and public service

This year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District celebrates a 140-year legacy of engineering excellence and public service, built on innovation, resilience and an unwavering commitment to serving the nation. The district’s story begins long before its official establishment, born from the challenges of navigating the treacherous Falls of the Ohio. During the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the importance of navigating the Ohio River highlighted the need for river improvements. As commerce and settlement expanded westward, reliable river navigation became critical to the nation’s growth.