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  • Cumberland River intertwined with story of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – The steady flow of the Cumberland River is intertwined with the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Army and USACE mark a quarter-millennium of service this month, it’s fitting to highlight the Nashville District’s enduring legacy in shaping the landscape of the region, reducing flood risk, powering communities, establishing navigation, promoting safe recreation, and stewarding natural resources.

  • Cumberland River intertwined with story of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – The steady flow of the Cumberland River is intertwined with the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Army and USACE mark a quarter-millennium of service this month, it’s fitting to highlight the Nashville District’s enduring legacy in shaping the landscape of the region, reducing flood risk, powering communities, establishing navigation, promoting safe recreation, and stewarding natural resources.

  • Buffalo District Engineer Recognized as Hard Hat of the Year for Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

    (BUFFALO, N.Y.) June 3, 2025 – Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honors excellence in engineering and construction through its prestigious Engineering and Construction Awards Program. Among the various categories recognizing leadership, performance, professional development and community support, the Hard Hat of the Year award celebrates outstanding achievement in construction contract administration management and oversight.

  • Buoy reinstallation effort ensures safety at Nolin River Lake

    In early April, historic flooding impacted much of the region over seen by the U.S. Army Corps of

  • Public invited to Spencer Creek Watershed public info session

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Wilson County Planning Commission will host a public information session on July 1, 2025, to share findings from the Spencer Creek Watershed Flood Preparedness PAS study. This study, initiated in April 2023, assesses flood risks caused by regional development and changing precipitation patterns, and aims to improve local emergency response and planning. While USACE’s Planning Assistance to States program offers technical analysis, it does not fund design or construction. The session will include a presentation, a review of flood-prone neighborhoods like those near Highway 109, and a Q&A with USACE and county representatives.

  • Detroit District receives $1.2M to continue flood study in Midland region

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will receive an additional $1.2 million in funding under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan to continue its Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study.

  • Standing Strong: How the Louisville District keeps dams, communities safe

    Dam Safety Awareness Day is commemorated each year on May 31. National Dam Safety Awareness Day is a

  •  Corps of Engineers dredging gets underway in New Buffalo 

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is scheduled to begin maintenance dredging operations in the federal navigation channel Sunday, June 1 in New Buffalo Harbor.  The dredging will remove about 15,000 cubic yards of shoaling in the harbor, which will be then used for renourishment about 1,500 feet south of the South Breakwater. Material will be placed from the shoreline to about 8 feet deep in Lake Michigan. 

  • Behind the Dams: How the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Protects Lives and Infrastructure

    Dams are among the most vital components of our nation's infrastructure—quietly working behind the scenes to manage water flow, support inland navigation, and reduce devastating floods. When functioning properly, they protect millions of people and billions in property. But as climate extremes intensify and infrastructure ages, the risks of failure grow—making dam safety more critical than ever. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), ensuring these structures remain safe is not just an engineering task—it’s a mission to protect lives. Dan Ferris, Dam Safety Program Manager (DSPM) for the USACE Chicago District, is responsible for ensuring these essential structures continue to operate as designed.

  • Corps of Engineers publishes the Line 5 Tunnel Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District published the Line 5 Tunnel Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) May 30, 2025. The DEIS is published on the Line 5 Tunnel Project website at: https://www.line5tunneleis.com/draft-eis/.