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  • October

    A man signs a document.

    Bright Future for Chautauqua Lake: Federal Funding Propels Feasibility Study

    Community leaders, environmental advocates, and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District gathered under the shadow of grey storm clouds to celebrate the ceremonial signing of a partnership agreement for the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, Oct. 4, 2024.
  • Equipment Mechanic Patrick Morrow works on traffic lights Oct. 17, 2024, at Fort Loudoun Lock on the Tennessee River in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The lights let vessel operators know when to enter and exit the navigation lock. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has named Morrow as the employee of the month for July 2024. (USACE Photo by Matt Emmons)

    Morrow named employee of the month for outstanding work at navigation locks

    LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2024) – An equipment mechanic is being recognized as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for July 2024 for outstanding work supporting operations at Fort Loudoun and Melton Hill navigation locks.
  • Construction workers from contractor Thalle Construction complete the first monolith “top-out” on the Kentucky Lock Addition Project located in Grand Rivers, KY, Oct. 12, 2024. A monolith is a single structure of concrete that is in the shape of a column. There are a total of 50 monoliths that are to be constructed made from five-foot layers of concrete. Each five-foot layer is called a lift. Early Saturday morning, the final concrete lift was completed for a monolith located on the downstream side of the lock being constructed.

    Kentucky Lock Addition Project reaches first monolith top-out milestone

    On Oct. 12, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with contractor Thalle Construction, marked a major milestone in the Kentucky Lock Addition Project with the first monolith top-out of the project’s Downstream Lock Monolith contract. This accomplishment reflects significant progress in constructing the new lock, which aims to enhance navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.
  • Ty Melton, a lock mechanic with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, dons diving headgear with the help of Matt Williamson, a fellow mechanic at Wilson Lock in Florence, Ala., Oct. 9, 2024. Dive-certified mechanics like Melton and Williamson are crucial to getting a firsthand look at any underwater maintenance concerns, such as the cracks in the land and river sides of the gates at Wilson that have caused the closure of the main chamber.

    Divers and remote technology assist with maintenance at Wilson Lock

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is taking steps to address critical maintenance concerns at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River, where divers and remotely-operated technology are working together to inspect the main chamber gates. On Oct. 9, 2024, a dive support team, assisted by specialists from the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center, conducted a detailed inspection following the discovery of cracks on both the land and river side gates, which prompted the closure of the main chamber.
  • Group of 3 people posing for a photo in recreation room.

    Building Resilience: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Flood Resilience Workshops for Chicago Communities Affected by 2023 Disasters

    Community Planners from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, recently facilitated two Flood Resilience Workshops for both south and west side Chicago communities affected by severe flooding disasters in July and September 2023. Approximately 120 people attended the events held at both Foster Park and Intentional Sports, in Chicago.
  • Four people stand in front of a long ribbon as large scissors are used to cut it.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Celebrates Completion of Lakewood Manor Sewer Improvement Project in Richton Park

    Local and federal officials gathered today to celebrate the completion of the Lakewood Manor Sewer Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This vital infrastructure project, part of the Cook County Environmental Infrastructure 219 initiative, is set to provide much-needed relief to Richton Park residents by improving stormwater management and replacing aging water infrastructure.
  • Contractors paint the Veterans Affairs logo on the surface of a water tower at the Louisville VA Medical Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 3, 2024.

    Water tower to provide essential support of Louisville VA Medical Center

    The new Louisville VA Medical Center is supported by multiple backup systems that will ensure the continuation of care in case of an emergency. Not only will it be able to produce its own electricity if power in the area goes out, but it will also be able to continue to provide water thanks to one noticeable structure on the site. A 250,000-gallon
  • Eric Reusch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division chief, presents during the first informational community listening session held Oct. 2 at the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center in Louisville, Ky.

    USACE Louisville District Regulatory Division hosts community listening session

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division hosted an informational community listening session Oct. 2 at the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event welcomed partners, stakeholders and members of the public to gain insight into the USACE Regulatory Program and its impact on the region
  • National Public Lands Day

    Volunteers help control invasive plants at Mount Morris Dam for National Public Lands Day

    Volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day on September 28 alongside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rangers by helping remove invasive plants from the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area.
  • Mark Cardwell, Louisville District Debris Subject Matter Expert, makes observations and documents storm debris in western North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working in partnership with the local, state and federal agencies to support Hurricane Helene recovery.

    Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery

    Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District deployed to areas in North Carolina that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected