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  • December

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) hosted Industry Day on Wednesday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 300 members from different industry sectors attended as they learned about USACE LRD’s regional mission, upcoming opportunities, and network with USACE employees across seven regional districts.

    Over 300 attend LRD Industry Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) hosted Industry Day on Wednesday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 300 members from different industry sectors attended as they learned about USACE LRD’s regional mission, upcoming opportunities, and network with USACE employees across seven regional districts.
  • Adam Warren, Rough River Lake park ranger, and volunteer David Warren plant bald cypress trees on the banks of Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky.

    Roots for the Future: USACE plants bald cypress trees around Rough River Lake

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteers took to the banks of Rough River Lake recently to complete a tree planting project that will provide benefits for the area for years to come. The team of eight planted 490 bald cypress trees around the shoreline of the lake over three nonconsecutive days. The environmental benefits of the new trees may
  • The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks.

    Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

    The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.
  • On November 14, 2024, cadets from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) at the United States Military Academy (USMA)—Owen Hodges, Ashton Perez, and Anthony Tinerella—along with Maj. Joseph Speight, an instructor within CME at USMA and USMA alumni Jay Joyce, Facilitator of the West Point Society of Cincinnati, visited the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    USMA Cadets Visit Cincinnati, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

    On November 14, 2024, cadets from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) at the United States Military Academy visited the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They attended informational sessions led by LRD leadership and staff, received mentorship from LRD Division Commander Maj. Gen. Mark C. Quander, reviewed LRD missions and projects, and gained critical advice and insights for their own senior capstone projects.
  • Cayce Grall, project manager-forward for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Chickamauga Lock Replacement project in Chattanooga, Tennessee, poses for a photo overlooking the construction site, Dec. 3, 2024.

    Breaking barriers and building legacies: Cayce Grall’s role in the Chickamauga Lock Replacement

    The article highlights Cayce Grall’s journey from growing up near the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga to leading its replacement project as project manager-forward for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District. The new lock, replacing the aging 1939 structure, will modernize navigation and support the regional economy. As the first female quality assurance engineer on the project, Grall inspires others, especially young women, to pursue engineering careers. For Grall, this project is a personal legacy, combining her professional achievements with her deep ties to her hometown.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Commander, Col. Reyn Mann, along with Regulatory Division Chief, Eric Reusch, and senior project manager, Patti Grace-Jarrett, met with board members from the Kentucky Ecological Restoration Association (KERA) at Rolling Fork Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank near Bradfordsville, Kentucky, The site visit reinforced the Louisville District’s commitment to cultivating partnerships that support the district’s compensatory mitigation mission.

    Partnership aims to streamline mitigation bank process and improve ecological outcomes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division is fostering a new partnership to streamline the mitigation bank process and improve ecological outcomes.Louisville District Commander Col. L. Reyn Mann, along with Regulatory Division Chief Eric Reusch and Senior Project Manager Dr. Patti Grace-Jarrett, met with board members

  • Louisville District announces new ERCIP projects for 2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is launching several critical projects under the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program in 2025 for a total program of $720M. These initiatives underscore the district’s commitment to enhancing energy resilience and sustainability across military installations while supporting the

  • November

    Graphic for Pittsburgh District's 2024 Year in Review.

    Pittsburgh District Year in Review: 2024

    Col. Nicholas Melin, commander of the Pittsburgh District, and Brian Trzaska, Pittsburgh District's senior civilian, reflect on the district's accomplishments in fiscal year 2024 – none of which would be possible without our employees’ commitment to innovation and delivering solutions to our nation’s toughest challenges.
  • Trevor Groce measures a high-water mark Nov. 13, 2024, on a building along the North Toe River in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. By collecting accurate measurements of Hurricane Helene flood levels and their impact, the Corps of Engineers is building a foundation for more effective planning and response to future weather events. (USACE Photo by Anderson Schmittou)

    USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team documenting flood information in the wake of Hurricane Helene has culminated surveys in Tennessee and Virginia and has shifted its efforts to North Carolina.
  • Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, flies a drone survey mission Nov. 18, 2024, at the wastewater treatment plant in Carthage, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently selected him as its employee of the month for September 2024. (USACE Photo)

    Civil engineer tackles lift station design, garners employee of the month

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Nate Brock, civil engineer in the Civil Site and Survey Section, and Geotechnics Branch, recently designed a wastewater lift station for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, a task that resulted in recognition as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2024.