31 Jul 2023

Saving Lives is Fun at Burnsville Lake!

Saving Lives is Fun at Burnsville Lake! On Friday, July 28th Burnsville Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers and Bobber the Water Safety hosted a Water Safety Event that was fun and educational for all ages!

31 Jul 2023

Regulatory Division plays vital role in protecting the nation's aquatic resources

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division plays a vital role in protecting the nation’s aquatic resources, as USACE evaluates permit applications for essentially all construction activities that occur in the nation’s waters, including wetlands. Regulatory Division also initiates compliance and enforcement actions as

28 Jul 2023

Nashville District continues hydropower modernization repairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 28, 2023) —The Nashville District continues use of funds granted under the Section 212 Water Resources Development Act of 2000 for hydropower plant rehabilitation to bring generators up to date through the Hydropower Modernization Program.

28 Jul 2023

Headwater Highlights: Environmental stewards clear the path for construction and community projects while safeguarding resources

The Environmental and Cultural Resources Section includes biologists, environmental specialists, physical scientists, environmental engineers, archaeologists, a tribal liaison, and a historian. Their mission includes protecting natural resources, wetlands, waterways, and locations of archaeological value.

26 Jul 2023

Woodcock Creek Lake celebrates Golden Jubilee

“We lived with floods, pretty much every year.” That was the reality for Saegertown Borough Manager Charles Lawrence and many others living in the wake of the frequently flooding French Creek before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District built Woodcock Creek Lake Dam.

25 Jul 2023

Pittsburgh District researcher flexes her ‘mussels’ toward doctorate degree

Kristi Dobra is a recipient of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation scholarship. The Department of Defense funds the SMART program to provide education and workforce development opportunities for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering. or math. So far, the program has awarded more than 3,800 scholarships at more than 400 universities, from bachelor’s up to doctoral degrees.

24 Jul 2023

Bluebird Boxes

Kids at Lower Twin Campground built their own bluebird boxes and they did an excellent job!!!! This was a learning opportunity that continues when they hang their boxes and get to watch birds move in. Thank you, Ranger Autumn Elliott and Volunteers Scottie and Michelle Owens for making this event great for these kids

24 Jul 2023

Flannagan Drift Removal

This group of guys are spending their summer before college working for our contractor to remove drift from the lake.

24 Jul 2023

Annual Maintenance Bulkhead Exercise

While conducting the annual maintenance bulkhead exercise, access across Sutton Dam to the Jerimiah Carpenter hiking trail was closed. This important exercise enables staff the opportunity to maintain a state of readiness and to test the various pieces of equipment and steps required to complete the process.

21 Jul 2023

IWUB checks on progress of Kentucky Lock Addition Project

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (July 21, 2023) – The Inland Waterways Users Board checked on the progress of the Kentucky Lock Addition Project this week as part of its visit to the region for a board meeting in nearby Paducah, Kentucky.