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  • August

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District employee Susan Garand supports disaster response operations as a local government liaison in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during a 30-day deployment in May 2026.

    From Buffalo to Saipan: USACE Employee Finds Purpose in Disaster Response

    When U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employee Susan Garand received a call at the end of May asking about her availability to deploy to Saipan, her first reaction wasn't an immediate yes.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers from Barren River Lake and Bobber the Water Safety Dog visited the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium to connect with fans and share important water safety messages in June 2026.

    USACE urges lake visitors to make water safety a priority

    As Labor Day approaches and people head to lakes and waterways across the region, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is reminding visitors to make water safety a priority every time they are near the water. Each year, the Louisville District responds to water-related fatalities at its 17 flood risk management projects. This year has been no exception. While every incident is different, some tragedies may have been prevented if proper safety precautions, including wearing a properly fitted life jacket, had been taken.
  • Marty Wargo, chief of the Regulatory Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District discusses his leadership philosophy during a recent interview in Buffalo, NY on August, 27, 2026. Wargo said balancing focused problem-solving with broader organizational awareness has helped him manage complex projects throughout his career. (U.S. Army photo by Joe Ruszala)

    Corps of Engineers Leader Shares “Waffles and Spaghetti” Approach to Manage Workplace Complexity

    As workloads continue to grow across modern workplaces, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Regulatory Division Chief Marty Wargo says the key to effective leadership is learning how to balance focus with flexibility. Wargo’s approach, inspired by the 2001 book ”Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti,” centers on managing overwhelming responsibilities by breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts while still recognizing how tasks and people remain connected. It’s a philosophy that has helped guide him through nearly three decades of public service and complex environmental projects.
  • Participants of a dam safety tabletop exercise tour the powerhouse and penstocks Aug. 20, 2026, at Wolf Creek Dam. The dam is located on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky, and forms Lake Cumberland. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Endgame of Wolf Creek Dam emergency simulation is readiness

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2026) – What would happen if Wolf Creek Dam faced a massive flood or a critical security breach? Last week, federal, state, and local emergency officials converged in Kentucky to answer that very question, simulating a unified response to a high-stakes, dual-threat crisis.
  • These hydropower units at Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky, generate hydroelectricity for the region, supporting the grid during times of peak power demand. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains 28 hydropower units at nine hydropower plants in the Cumberland River Basin. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Hydro Works: Nashville District powering the region’s grid

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2026) – Today is National Hydropower Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is celebrating the dedicated maintenance teams and operators who deliver ready, reliable, resilient, and clean energy to the region.
  • Barge 45

    Barge 45: Lessons from a complex Niagara River response 40 years later

    Forty years after a 174-foot barge became lodged against the Peace Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is looking back at the complex response that brought federal and local partners together and how lessons learned from the incident continue to underscore the importance of coordination and preparedness today.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District placement of beneficially used dredged material at Slip 3 in the Outer Harbor in Buffalo, New York, Aug. 19, 2026. The dredged material is part of an approximately $2.3 million dredging project that will remove about 190,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from federal navigation channels, with approximately 80,000 cubic yards beneficially used at the Buffalo Outer Harbor’s Slip 3 to support future coastal wetland habitat. (U.S. Photo by Kaylee Wendt)

    Buffalo Dredging Keeps Commerce Moving and Builds Habitat

    Beneath the surface of the Buffalo Harbor and River, sediment is constantly accumulating. Left unchecked, that material can reduce channel depths and create challenges for the vessels that depend on Buffalo Harbor and River to deliver commodities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is addressing that challenge through a $2.3 million maintenance dredging project designed to keep Buffalo’s federal navigation channels open, safe and reliable.
  • Lock Operator Mamie Cherry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, assists Deck Hand Chase Nichols, Tennessee Valley Towing, with tying off a barge to the tow haulage unit July 20, 2026, at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama. USACE operates and maintains the lock at the Tennessee Valley Authority project. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District marks 138 Years of infrastructure and service to the region

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – With ceremonial refreshments and a tribute to over a century of regional impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated its 138th anniversary today, honoring its legacy of delivering engineering excellence to the region.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Commander Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson meets with local stakeholders and visits the Port of Oswego, Buffalo District project sites and the historic Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, July 30, 2026, during the latest stop on his area of responsibility tour. Visiting project sites and connecting with the people and communities the district serves gives Anderson firsthand perspective on the Buffalo District’s work and its importance to communities across the region. (U.S. Army photo by Kaylee Wendt)

    Small but powerful: Partnership powers Port of Oswego’s future

    Safe, reliable navigation at the Port of Oswego supports more than vessels moving in and out of the harbor. It connects Great Lakes commerce with industries across the region and positions the port to support future economic growth in central New York. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and the Port of Oswego Authority have built a longstanding partnership centered on maintaining the federal navigation infrastructure that makes that movement possible.
  • Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, toured the completed East Breakwater and West Pier projects and met with local stakeholders in Sodus Point, New York, on July 31, 2026, during an Area of Responsibility (AOR) tour alongside project delivery team members, including Resident Engineer Shawn Foster. The visit provided an opportunity to see completed infrastructure improvements firsthand, hear directly from local partners about their impact, and reinforce the Buffalo District's commitment to delivering projects that support safe navigation, strengthen coastal communities, and build lasting relationships with those it serves. (U.S. Army photos by Kaylee Wendt)

    Protecting a ‘gem’ on Lake Ontario through Partnership

    Along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and the Village of Sodus Point are working together to maintain safe navigation, protect critical infrastructure and preserve a waterfront community for generations to come. That partnership is visible along the Great Sodus Harbor East Breakwater, where the Buffalo District completed a $7.3 million repair project to strengthen approximately 1,625 feet of the structure.