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  • November

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District teammates gathered together for a final team photo on the Black Rock Lock following it's final annual town hall awards ceremony at the District Headquarters, July 14, 2023, located at 1776 Niagara Street prior to the move to the new headquarters in downtown Buffalo, NY.

    Workplace Recreation is Evolving, and It Matters More Than Ever

    In an era of changing work environments and new office dynamics, federal employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finding new ways to connect and support each other.
  • Tim Fudge, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Operations Division chief, recognizes employees with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award Nov. 12, 2025, at the headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, for their efforts supporting back-to-back critical repair actions this past year at Wilson and Pickwick Locks on the Tennessee River. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Wilson, Pickwick Lock teams receive Hedgehog Award for repair actions

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2025) – Employees that supported back-to-back critical repair actions this past year at Wilson and Pickwick Locks received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award yesterday in recognition of their efforts to keep navigation moving on the Tennessee River.
  • U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts, Breacher Company commander leads engineering support during Justice Eagle 24.2, a multi-national combined armed training exercise with a Romanian Mechanized Infantry Battalion and a Moldovan Infantry Company, March 13, 2025, in Romania.

    Leading with purpose — From combat engineering to construction excellence

    From airborne operations to construction management, U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts builds both missions and people.
  • Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.

    Joint occupancy team prepares for key transition from construction to care at New Louisville VA Medical Center

    Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.
  • Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 56th Chief of Engineers, goes on a site tour of the Louisville VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 25, 2025. During his visit to the Louisville District, he toured two of the district’s key projects that are making a significant impact in the region.

    USACE Chief of Engineers, senior leaders visit Louisville District

    This week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders—including Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of USACE and 56th Chief of Engineers, and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick—visited the Louisville District, touring critical projects and recognizing the dedication of district team members. On Sept. 25, Louisville District leadership guided Lt. Gen. Graham and Col. Daniel Herlihy, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander, through several of the district’s key projects.
  • Patoka Lake staff prepare beehives for the upcoming winter months Sept. 3, 2025.

    Winter preparation key to hive success at Patoka Lake

    As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to survive until the next spring. Beekeepers can help ensure a hive is successful by lending a helping hand as the little pollinators prepare for the winter. Jim Merkley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District park ranger and beekeeper at Patoka Lake, is providing that lending hand for the two hives onsite. He said evaluating the current health of the hives is the first step to fall maintenance.
  • One of six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky were installed to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System.

    McAlpine Lock and Dam tests AI cameras to revolutionize data collection, improve operational efficiency

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center recently installed six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System. Currently, LPMS relies on manual data entry by lock operators.
  • Rough River Lake Park Ranger Adam Taylor and KDFWR’s Jeremy Shiflet use a hydro seeder to restore vegetation on eroding shorelines at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky, Sept. 10.

    USACE, KDFWR stabilize shorelines, improve fish habitat at Rough River Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Rough River Lake project office recently partnered with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to pilot the use of a hydroseeder to restore vegetation on eroding shorelines around the project. The innovative tool sprays mulch and native seeds with a pump and mixing tank—helping vegetation grow faster and stabilize eroding banks. Adam Taylor, Rough River Lake park ranger, spearheaded the effort, which took place at the project in Falls of Rough, Kentucky, from Sept. 9-11.
  • A member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Regulatory Branch team performs a compliance inspection of a dock and associated structures on Sodus Bay in Sodus Point, N.Y.

    Dude, Where’s My Permit?

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District explains dock permitting process for New York homeowners.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed work at Green River Lock and Dam 1 in Reed, Kentucky. The lock chamber was closed from Aug. 4 - 27, followed by a second closure from Sept. 29 - Oct. 17 to allow the team to perform critical miter gate repairs ensuring the long-term reliability of the project.

    USACE completes two-phase miter gate repair project ahead of schedule

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed work at Green River Lock and Dam 1 in Reed, Kentucky. The lock chamber was closed from Aug. 4 - 27, followed by a second closure from Sept. 29 - Oct. 17 to allow the team to perform critical miter gate repairs ensuring the long-term reliability of the project. The critical maintenance project was divided into two phases to support local industry and to keep commerce moving.