15 Apr 2026

USACE Nashville District seeks public input on Pigeon River Flood Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, invites the public to a meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at Waynesville Town Hall to share ideas for the Pigeon River Flood Risk Management Study. This multi-year study, conducted in partnership with the towns of Canton, Clyde, and Waynesville, as well as Haywood County and the Southwestern Commission, seeks to identify effective solutions to reduce flood risk and improve community resilience. All community members are encouraged to attend and share their firsthand accounts of flooding to help find the best way to protect homes, businesses, and public safety in the watershed.

14 Apr 2026

Corps of Engineers Awards Contract to Dredge Cleveland Harbor in 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded an $11.7 million contract to New York-based DMYLES, Inc. on April 9 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Cleveland Harbor twice this year. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and nearly $789 million in business revenue and labor income for the region.

14 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Begins Excavation at Shallow Land Disposal Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the start of physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment.

14 Apr 2026

2026 Operations Schedule for Black Rock Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District is announcing the Black Rock Lock operations schedule for the 2026 navigation season. The Black Rock Lock is one of three lock systems operated and maintained by USACE on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes and saw more than 1,002 vessels and 80.2 tons of commerce pass through its gates in 2025.

13 Apr 2026

USACE awards second contract for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded the second contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on April 11. The $113.8 million contract will complete the remainder of the project’s Increment I. The Brandon Road Interbasin Project is a complex ecosystem restoration project with innovative technological deterrents, designed to prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from moving upstream into the Great Lakes while minimizing impacts to Illinois Waterway users. The project will be largely implemented within the downstream approach channel to the Brandon Road Lock & Dam in Joliet, Ill.

10 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Opens Upgraded Chicago Harbor Lock for 2026 Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will re-open the Chicago Harbor Lock on April 15 after completing off-season repairs. This event kicks off the summer boating season at one of the most active locks in the nation.

8 Apr 2026

Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 26. “Visitors will not be able to cross the locks this year due to increased construction activity and evolving security protocols,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, Soo Project Office Operations Manager. “There will be a variety of unique exhibits in the park for visitors to learn about the Soo Locks as well as several stakeholder and partner missions.”

6 Apr 2026

USACE seeks proposals for Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement for Barren River Lake’s Tailwater Campground Recreation Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities to enter a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of co-managing recreational sites with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The recreational site under consideration is located at Barren River Lake and includes the Tailwater Campground in Allen County, Kentucky.

1 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Connects with Industry Professionals at Annual Business Opportunity Open House

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, hosted its highly anticipated Business Opportunity Open House today, welcoming 127 representatives from 95 contracting, architectural, and engineering firms across the region. The event provided a vital forum for industry professionals to connect with District leadership and learn about dozens of upcoming projects detailed in the District’s 2026 acquisition forecast.

30 Mar 2026

Lockport Lock Scheduled Closure for Critical Repair

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct critical repairs to Lockport Lock and Dam requiring a scheduled closure of the lock chamber from March 31 through May 19, 2026.