8 Jan 2026

Cordell Hull Dam tailwater area closes for bluff stabilization project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins the next phase of a bluff scaling project at Cordell Hull Dam on Jan. 12, 2026, closing the tailwater restroom and fishing walkway for approximately one year. This project involves removing loose rock and vegetation from the bluff to mitigate public safety hazards. While these specific areas are closed, other facilities at the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area, including the boat ramp, playground, and picnic shelter, remain open. Officials anticipate the closed areas will reopen in January 2027 or as soon as the work is complete.

8 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

7 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

6 Jan 2026

Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during typical Great Lakes ice conditions.

6 Jan 2026

Public workshops set for Old Hickory Lake’s shoreline management plan update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding two public workshops to seek input on the Old Hickory Lake Shoreline Management Plan update. The meetings will take place on Jan. 13, 2026, in Mt. Juliet and Jan. 14, 2026, in Gallatin. These workshops allow the public to propose improvements to the 2020 plan, with proposed changes including new requirements for community docks and shoreline erosion control methods. A draft of the plan is available for review, and the Corps is accepting public comments. Written comments must be submitted by Feb. 13, 2026, to be considered.

19 Dec 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District to host Regulatory Transformation Workshop

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will host a Regulatory Transformation Workshop, an engaging public outreach event, on Wednesday, Jan 22 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST) at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60563.

19 Dec 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards construction contract for Phase 2 of Rough River Dam Safety Modification project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around $655M at contract completion. Phase 2 will include construction of a new outlet works and a full-depth cutoff wall across the dam, which will provide permanent risk reduction to communities downstream.

18 Dec 2025

Project partnership agreement signed to remove Peery’s Mill Dam

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently signed a project partnership agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to remove the Peery’s Mill Dam from the Little River in Walland, Tennessee.

17 Dec 2025

Corps of Engineers to collect Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will accept live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake and repurpose the trees for aquatic habitat improvement projects, beginning Dec. 25.

17 Dec 2025

Corps of Engineers Investing $15.5M in Bird Island Pier and Buffalo Infrastructure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded a $4.2 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River. The contract is part of $15.5 million in repairs to the pier, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection of the City of Buffalo’s main drinking water source.