8 Jul 2026

Light Capacity Fleet Supports Critical Repairs at Cannelton Lock and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Light Capacity Fleet plays an important role in maintaining critical navigation infrastructure across the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio rivers. Based out of Old Hickory, Tennessee, at the Cumberland River Operations Center, the regional fleet supports locks and dams by completing repairs on culvert valves, miter gates, roller gates, and other essential components that help keep river traffic moving.

12 Jun 2026

USACE Louisville District breaks ground on $11.6M substation to secure Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District partnered with leaders from the Rock Island Arsenal and the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center to break ground on an $11.6 million electrical infrastructure upgrade. The construction replaces a legacy 1975 primary electrical substation with a modernized system designed to support the installation's projected energy demands.

12 Jun 2026

Modernized visiting quarters project breaks ground at Wright-Patterson AFB

A groundbreaking ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recently marked the start of construction on a modernized, five-story visiting quarters and four temporary lodging facilities.

10 Jun 2026

USACE river infrastructure paves the way for ODOT’s Brent Spence Bridge project

According to the Ohio Department of Transportation phrase "I'll believe it when I see it" has been used for more than 20 years to describe. the long-awaited Brent Spence Bridge corridor project being managed by the state agency Now, residents finally see progress. The arrival of the tugboat Elizabeth Ann and its heavy-lift crane barge has signaled the official start of construction for the $4.05 billion companion bridge project connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. A project the Louisville District helped support in an unexpected way.

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.

10 Jun 2026

Pollinators play important role in nature and society

Pollinators like butterflies are not only beautiful to look at but they play an important role in the ecosystem. As the flowers start to bloom every spring, thousands of insects, and some mammals, also appear to not only find nectar, but also help with spreading pollen to other flowers.

8 Jun 2026

Safety First: Rough River project team prioritizes safety ahead of blasting operations

Team members on the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project recently took part in a Rock Blasting Quality Assurance for Construction Personnel training to learn more about blasting operations on construction projects. The training, held May 18-22 in Louisville, Kentucky, provided an orientation to USACE Louisville District construction personnel on how to perform essential checks on the plans and field work during blasting operations. Surface and underwater rock blasting is part of the work on Phase II of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

22 May 2026

Spring drought contributes to lower lake levels across Kentucky

Visitors to several lakes managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District may notice lower-than-normal water levels heading into the summer recreation season as ongoing spring drought conditions continue impacting much of Kentucky. Lakes within the Green River and Upper Kentucky River basins, including Rough River Lake, Barren River Lake, Nolin River Lake, and others across the region, are experiencing below-average pool levels due to significantly reduced spring rainfall.

21 May 2026

LittCarr Campground reopens at Carr Creek Lake after historic flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has reopened Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake in Sassafras, Kentucky. The campground welcomed its first campers back last month following an extended closure caused by historic flooding that severely damaged recreation facilities. For the team at USACE, reopening Littcarr represents far more than completing a construction project — it marks a major milestone in the recovery of a place generations of families have enjoyed for years.

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.