28 Aug 2025

Louisville District signs Record of Decision for former Camp Breckinridge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the former Camp Breckinridge, a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) located in Union County, Kentucky. Project manager for the USACE Louisville District’s Environmental Support Section within the Military Branch of the Planning, Programs and Project Management Division, Matthew Kluge, explained that the purpose of a ROD is to document the selection of the remedial action.

28 Aug 2025

USACE staff work around the clock to reopen recreation areas after historic flooding

When floodwaters finally receded throughout Kentucky’s Green River Basin, they left behind more than mud and debris –they left a monumental cleanup challenge for the crews that manage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District flood risk management (FRM) projects in the area. Following record rainfall in early 2025, project staff at the district’s lakes have worked tirelessly repairing, cleaning and reopening facilities so visitors could enjoy as much of the 2025 recreation season as possible. Several reservoirs reached historic highs: Rough River Lake crested at a record 530.4 feet MSL (mean sea level), Barren River Lake at 586 feet MSL, Nolin River Lake reached its second-highest pool at 556.28 feet, and Green River Lake rose into its top five historic pools on record.

26 Aug 2025

From Nerves to Success: Jesse Pennington’s PE Exam Journey

For many civil engineers, the Professional Engineer (PE) exam is more than a test — it’s a milestone that can shape the trajectory of an entire career. For Buffalo District Civil Engineer, Jesse Pennington , passing the exam has opened the door to new opportunities and greater influence in her profession.

22 Aug 2025

Corps of Engineers to hold community meeting at Northwood

22 Aug 2025

USACE Command Sergeant Major visits the Louisville District

Earlier this month, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick visited the Louisville District, touring several key projects in the area, Aug. 12, 2025. The day began with an overview of the district’s diverse missions, followed by a visit to McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, where Galick received a site tour of the facility and observed daily operations that keep commerce moving on the Ohio River. He then toured the district’s $930 million mega project—the new Louisville VA Medical Center. As construction crews worked on site, Galick viewed progress on the future healthcare facility for Veterans. The new 104-bed, full-service hospital will serve more than 45,000 Veterans in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, integrating modern, patient-centered design concepts to deliver world-class care.

20 Aug 2025

The Louisville District aids in military recruiting mission

Recruiting is a key part of keeping the military mission-ready and for many, walking into a recruiting office is the first step of that journey. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Real Estate Division works hard to make sure those offices are ready to welcome the next generation of service members. Through the Joint Recruiting Facilities Program, the Louisville District’s Real Estate Inleasing Branch manages the acquisition and maintenance of military recruitment offices across five states, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Under a Department of Defense directive, the Secretary of the Army is designated as the executive agent for recruiting facilities, making USACE the key player in managing space for all branches of the military.

19 Aug 2025

USACE Buffalo District Engineer Achieves PE Milestone, Employee of the Year Recognition

In the demanding world of engineering, where precision, expertise, and perseverance define success, one professional’s recent accomplishments stand out as a testament to dedication and ambition. Having recently passed the notoriously challenging Professional Engineer (PE) Exam and earning the prestigious title of Distinguished Employee of the Year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick offers insight into what it truly takes to excel in the field.

14 Aug 2025

Louisville District employee earns place on All-Guard Marathon team

Along with serving in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District as the Area Engineer for the Louisville VA Medical Center mega-project, Terry Durham also serves an officer in the Kentucky Army National Guard. As if that isn’t enough to keep him busy, he is also an avid runner, so much so that he has recently achieved multiple running goals.

13 Aug 2025

USACE Buffalo District Embraces Building Information Modeling to Modernize Facilities Across Their Life Cycle

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has implemented Building Information Modeling across its design and construction projects, marking a significant shift in how infrastructure is delivered and maintained throughout its operational life. BIM is a process that integrates 3D modeling with digital data management to improve the efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of construction projects. Originally emerging in the architecture and construction industries in the early 1990s, BIM was developed to consolidate all graphical and non-graphical aspects of a building into a single, intelligent model.

11 Aug 2025

Corps Leaders, federal and local partners sign Lower Mud Project Partnership Agreement

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (August 11, 2025) -- Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined Governor Patrick Morrisey, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Hardesty (representing Senator Jim Justice, Representative Carol Miller, Mayor Shane Evans and other state and local representatives today to officially sign the second amendment to the