10 Jun 2020

District employee named Geospatial Professional of the Year

Paul Deatrick, Louisville District Geographic Information Systems coordinator, was recently announced as the 2020 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Geospatial Professional of the Year. “Deatrick has demonstrated technical expertise and leadership on district, regional and national level initiatives,” said Nancy Blyler, geospatial community of practice

22 May 2020

Restoration Advisory Board plays vital role in environmental cleanup

Community members can share information with project managers that may shape decisions for environmental restoration projects. Comments, questions and recommendations are commonly submitted via email, mail or by telephone; however, a Restoration Advisory Board brings the project team, key stakeholders and everyday citizens of the involved community

21 May 2020

Employee Spotlight: Vicky Person

Vicky Person joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, team three years ago and has over 35 years of experience in the field of geotechnical, environmental and construction quality control in the Midwest.

19 May 2020

High Water Impacts on Coastal Erosion

Record high lake levels in 2019 on Lake Michigan have increased the height of the wave impact and accelerated the erosion. Holland, Michigan reported a loss of 50 feet of beach since last summer. Many homeowners and communities have been caught off-guard with the dramatic increase in erosion along the coastline, with numerous homes lost to the collapsing bluff.

13 May 2020

Louisville District awarded Citation Award for Outstanding Collaborative Planning Project

The Federal Planning Division of the American Planning Association awarded the Louisville District the Citation Award for Outstanding Collaborative Planning Project for its Selfridge Air National Guard Base – Eisenhower Center’s Veteran Care Transition Center Section 106 Report in Michigan. Each year the FPD honors several outstanding planning

4 May 2020

District student trainees lend helping hand during COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Louisville District personnel deployed to support construction efforts throughout the states.Engineering Division co-op’s Emily Walter and Ellie Hagan volunteered their free time to wash, assemble and bag face shields, which were provided to medical staff at the University of Louisville Hospital, Norton

30 Apr 2020

20 questions in 60 seconds with Nathan Rogacki

20 questions with LRD Employee of the Month

23 Apr 2020

Louisville District supports nationwide COVID-19 response

As the nation endures the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supporting FEMA, in coordination with other federal, state and local partners and playing a key role in the ongoing nationwide response efforts.USACE – known to engineer solutions for the nation’s toughest challenges – is constructing temporary alternate care

9 Apr 2020

Team effort makes Waugoshance Point Target project a success

By surface area, Lake Michigan is the third largest of the Great Lakes and the second largest by volume.And, located on Lake Michigan is Waugoshance Point Target, a Formerly Used Defense Site in which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a remedial investigation.“The area was formerly used by the U.S. Navy for a short time between

3 Apr 2020

20 questions in 60 seconds with Samantha Banchstubbs

What is your name?   Samantha Banchstubbs. What is your official job title?  Financial Specialist. What section/department do you work in?        Resource Management. How does your job fit into the USACE mission?I make sure people are paid correctly and on time so that they can continue to deliver the mission! How long have you worked for