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  • June

    Scott Bach, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal Department of Public Works Engineering Division Chief, Heather Anderson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Chief of Engineering and Construction, Col. Eloy Martinez, Commander of the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center - Rock Island Arsenal, and Col. Joe Parker, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal break ground on the Substation A project at Rock Island Arsenal. (U.S. Army Photo by Kelcy Schroder)

    USACE Louisville District breaks ground on $11.6M substation to secure Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District partnered with leaders from the Rock Island Arsenal and the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center to break ground on an $11.6 million electrical infrastructure upgrade. The construction replaces a legacy 1975 primary electrical substation with a modernized system designed to support the installation's projected energy demands.
  • The white U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hard hat on the right with red stripes and castle logo is very distinctive and recognizable on any construction or dam project site. This modern hard hat comes with a chin strap and has an internal suspension that stretches and deforms, absorbs kinetic energy and distributes the force evenly. The rigid shell prevents sharp, heavy, or high-velocity objects such as falling bolts or tools from piercing the helmet. Between 1930 and 1950 the metal hard hat on the left provided USACE employees protection but its conductivity made it dangerous near electrical hazards. Hard Hat Awareness Week is June 8-14, 2026. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Understanding the life-saving power of your hard hat

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2026) – In the high-stakes environments of hydropower plants and active construction sites, safety is not optional. By donning hard hats and securing chin straps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees actively mitigate risk, maintaining a culture where protection is part of the mission.
  • The M/V Elizabeth Ann locks through McAlpine Locks and Dam with a heavy crane bound from St. Louis to Cincinnati, May 30, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Ohio Department of Transportation worked with USACE to provide imagery of the trip for an ODOT "barge watch" public engagement campaign.

    USACE river infrastructure paves the way for ODOT’s Brent Spence Bridge project

    According to the Ohio Department of Transportation phrase "I'll believe it when I see it" has been used for more than 20 years to describe. the long-awaited Brent Spence Bridge corridor project being managed by the state agency Now, residents finally see progress. The arrival of the tugboat Elizabeth Ann and its heavy-lift crane barge has signaled the official start of construction for the $4.05 billion companion bridge project connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. A project the Louisville District helped support in an unexpected way.
  • Teams from the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), Bravo Company completed a Circuit Breaker Relay Maintenance (CBRM) testing mission at Smithland Locks & Dam in Brookport, Illinois, May 28, 2026.

    Prime Power Soldiers maintain inland waterways infrastructure America relies on

    Locks and dams are critical components of the nation’s inland waterway system, but it is the electrical infrastructure behind them that keeps operations running safely and efficiently around the clock. Without reliable electrical systems, the millions of tons of commodities that move along the Ohio River system each year could face significant disruptions, jeopardizing America’s economy and critical supply chains.
  • Many of the projects and lakes across the Louisville District footprint have dedicated pollinator habitats that they manage. In addition to planting pollinator supportive flora, several projects also maintain active honeybee hives.

    Pollinators play important role in nature and society

    Pollinators like butterflies are not only beautiful to look at but they play an important role in the ecosystem. As the flowers start to bloom every spring, thousands of insects, and some mammals, also appear to not only find nectar, but also help with spreading pollen to other flowers.
  • Families, youth and anglers of all ages gathered at Roaring River Park for a successful fishing derby made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Cordell Hull Lake (FOCHL), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), volunteers, and community supporters.

    USACE and partners make a splash with a successful Fishing Rodeo

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Friends of Cordell Hull Lake, and local volunteers to host a successful fishing derby at Roaring River Park. In celebration of Tennessee's Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day, the event expanded beyond its traditional youth-only focus to welcome adult and family participants. To ensure a great experience, TWRA provided catfish for the event, while FOCHL sponsored adult fishing licenses to remove barriers to entry. Ultimately, the community-backed derby successfully promoted outdoor recreation, conservation education, and family engagement at Cordell Hull Lake.
  • Team members on the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project recently took part in a Rock Blasting Quality Assurance for Construction Personnel training to learn more about blasting operations on construction projects. The training, held May 18-22 in Louisville, Kentucky, provided an orientation to USACE Louisville District construction personnel on how to perform essential checks on the plans and field work during blasting operations.

    Safety First: Rough River project team prioritizes safety ahead of blasting operations

    Team members on the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project recently took part in a Rock Blasting Quality Assurance for Construction Personnel training to learn more about blasting operations on construction projects. The training, held May 18-22 in Louisville, Kentucky, provided an orientation to USACE Louisville District construction personnel on how to perform essential checks on the plans and field work during blasting operations. Surface and underwater rock blasting is part of the work on Phase II of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

  • May

    Old Hickory Dam spills April 4, 2024, on the Cumberland River in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains this multipurpose dam. This Sunday marks National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to educating the public about the 10 dams in the Cumberland River Basin, local flood risks, and the vital importance of preparedness for potential dam emergencies. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    What National Dam Safety Day means for the Cumberland Basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 29, 2026) – This Sunday marks National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to educating the public about the 10 dams in the Cumberland River Basin, local flood risks, and the vital importance of preparedness for potential dam emergencies.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, will begin dredging and breakwater improvements to Lexington Harbor, Michigan as early as May 28, 2026. The recreational harbor, located on Lake Huron, serves as both a harbor of refuge and popular destination for recreational boaters. (Courtesy photo by State of Michigan)

    Corps of Engineers begins multi-phased improvements to Lexington Harbor 

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, will begin a multi-phase project in Lexington Harbor, Michigan with the first phase involving dredging and breakwater revitalization work set to start as early as May 28, weather permitting. Phase One will focus on hydraulic dredging of the outer harbor. The contractor will then mechanically dredge to address shoaling impacting harbor access and the inner federal channel and to re-establish recreational boating access to the inner harbor.  
  • Sticks and a bush

    USACE Dredging Supports Safe Navigation and Recreation at Rocky River Harbor

    ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has begun maintenance dredging operations in Rocky River Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie.The Buffalo District awarded a $1.1 million contract in April 2026 to Toledo-based Geo Gradel to complete the