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  • January

    Benge named 2020 District Project Manager of the Year for managing $175 million border wall infrastructure project

    While managing a $175 million design-build border wall infrastructure project (RGV-07) in Starr County, Texas between fiscal years 19 and 20, Jamie Benge had no idea her work would be recognized as an outstanding accomplishment. The Louisville District named the Air Force Reserve Section chief as the 2020 District Project Manager of the Year for

  • District completes drainage repair project for Rock Island Arsenal family housing

    The 2019 winter season at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, revealed drainage issues in the family housing area. Driveways and sidewalks saw heaving from the frozen grounds and ponding of water accumulating from rainwater downspouts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District resolved the drainage issues by designing a modification for a new

  • December

    Suzanne Chubb, Regulatory Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD), was recently selected as the October Employee of the Month.

    Employee Spotlight: 20 questions in 60 seconds

    Suzanne Chubb, Regulatory Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD), was recently selected as the October Employee of the Month.
  • Staff stoplight: 28 Questions in 60 seconds with Gaurav Dhital

    Staff Spotlight: LRD November Employee of the Month

    "I am very happy to be the part of this great institution(USACE) and I am thankful to all for appreciating my effort to accomplish the goal of USACE," said Gaurav Dhital, LRD November Employee of the Month.

  • McAlpine’s north chamber reopens to navigation traffic

    The 1,200 foot-north chamber at McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, officially reopened to navigation traffic, Dec. 11.The north chamber closed in mid-June as part of the $30 million miter gate replacement project, which also included scheduled maintenance and repairs. Nearly 100 fleet employees and laborers from
  • Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, Nashville District commander, presents Patty Coffey, deputy district engineer, with the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Medal during a retirement ceremony Dec. 10, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, on behalf of Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle Jr., Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commanding general, for more than 40 years of outstanding and faithful service to the nation. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District deputy district engineer culminates impactful career

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District honored its retiring deputy district engineer yesterday. Few people were physically present due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, but more than 120 employees, leaders, and friends joined the ceremony virtually to make sure they recognized Patty Coffey’s impactful career and unique blend of strong and caring leadership.

  • High-powered sensor results in better geophysical data at Camp Breckinridge munitions response project

    In determining the impact of the past use of this Formerly Used Defense Site as an artillery range, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Camp Breckinridge Environmental Restoration team has turned to advanced technology. The UltraTEM-IV is the next-generation in geophysical classification technology that scans the ground from just
  • Photo of the hardened shoreline on the Buffalo River

    USACE restores nature with nature

    The Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, recently implemented multiple projects to restore aquatic habitat along 2,412 linear feet of the Buffalo River’s hardened shoreline. These projects incorporated natural and nature-based design features that provided engineering functions through environmental means to create soft shoreline habitats.

  • Virtual public meetings held for Nolin, Barren River lakes’ master plan updates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently hosted virtual public meetings for Nolin River and Barren River lakes, as USACE is in the process of updating the master plans for both lakes.Since public input is critical in the master plan update process, the Louisville District held the virtual workshops to provide the public and

  • Louisville District, Army Environmental Command assess environmental impacts of Old Timbers Lake Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is currently working with Army Environmental Command to assess the environmental impacts associated with the Old Timbers Lake Dam at Jeffersonville Proving Ground in Indiana.  The Old Timbers Lake Dam has been classified as a high hazard dam; therefore, some action is required to reduce the