10 Jun 2026

Prime Power Soldiers maintain inland waterways infrastructure America relies on

Locks and dams are critical components of the nation’s inland waterway system, but it is the electrical infrastructure behind them that keeps operations running safely and efficiently around the clock. Without reliable electrical systems, the millions of tons of commodities that move along the Ohio River system each year could face significant disruptions, jeopardizing America’s economy and critical supply chains.

28 Apr 2026

Rising waters, rising to the challenge: USACE Louisville District hosts 2026 levee safety meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted its 2026 Levee Safety Meeting, bringing together more than 100 attendees to strengthen regional flood risk management and levee safety efforts at the University of Louisville’s ShelbyHurst Campus, Feb. 24. The event, which began in 2008 and typically occurs biennially, included levee sponsors, as well as their partners, like maintenance staff and Architect/Engineer firms they routinely work with, and vendors who can assist with operations and maintenance.

9 Dec 2025

Shaping the future of military construction through innovation and partnerships

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Excellence in Contracting Awards Program recently selected the Louisville District as the Innovative Team of the Year for their work awarding the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Voluntary Army (VOLAR) Barracks Renovation, the first construction agreement award for USACE using Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

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.

16 Jun 2025

Navigating History, Building Strong: A look at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ legacy in Louisville

This year, the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrate 250 years of service to the Nation. The story of the USACE Louisville District flows from the Ohio River in the early 1800’s. What began as efforts to improve navigation around the dangerous Falls of the Ohio to open the waterway for safe and efficient commerce, ultimately shaped

1 May 2025

Connecting people, project and purpose: The story of an outreach coordinator

An outreach coordinator is often the public’s first point of contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during times of need and plays a dynamic role on projects that can have lasting impacts for communities. For Brandon Brummett, Louisville District outreach coordinator, the position is a way to connect people, projects and purpose.  “This is

19 Dec 2024

Innovation for the future:Louisville District engineering design section embraces collaboration and new technologies

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center are collaborating to innovate the early stages of design development for new military construction projects, specifically the design for the FY26 Ft. Campbell unaccompanied enlisted personnel housing barracks.“The FY26 Ft. Campbell UEPH

6 Dec 2024

Partnership aims to streamline mitigation bank process and improve ecological outcomes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division is fostering a new partnership to streamline the mitigation bank process and improve ecological outcomes.Louisville District Commander Col. L. Reyn Mann, along with Regulatory Division Chief Eric Reusch and Senior Project Manager Dr. Patti Grace-Jarrett, met with board members

28 Oct 2024

Louisville District participates in large-scale effort to save more than 13,000 mussels on the Green River

This summer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District employees, along with other state and federal agencies, completed mussel salvage efforts along approximately 14 river miles on the Green River in Kentucky. “The Green River is a unique ecological resource for the state of Kentucky,” said Louisville District Wildlife Biologist, Jeff

20 Aug 2024

Louisville District biologists’ survey helps pave way for new Army Reserve Center

Due to the potential environmental impacts related to the proposed construction and operation of a new U.S. Army Reserve Center in Asheville, North Carolina, biologists from The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District elected to conduct a multi-species survey for federally listed species, specifically under the National Environmental