19 Apr 2022

NR 22-09: Cordell Hull Lake closes swim beaches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 19, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of Defeated Creek Day Use Swim Beach in Carthage, Tennessee, as well as Roaring River Swim Beach in Gainesboro, Tennessee, at Cordell Hull Lake. These closures are due to high bacteria levels in the water, presumably attributed to low lake levels, recent heavy rain, and runoff from adjacent farms.

19 Apr 2022

NR 22-08: Wilson Lock announces new lock procedures following dewatering

FLORENCE, Ala. (Apr. 19, 2022) – Beginning May 1, 2022, recreational vessels navigating the Tennessee River through Wilson Lock, will only have passage three times during daylight hours.

19 Apr 2022

Nashville District completes Gate City Floodplain Management Services Study

GATE CITY, Va. (April 19, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently completed a Floodplain Management Services Special Study of Little Moccasin Creek and Big Moccasin Creek, which evaluated the continual flooding of surrounding areas of Grogan Park and Old Nickelsville Highway in Gate City, Virginia.

18 Apr 2022

USACE, officials mark start of Portage interceptor rehabilitation project

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Portage Mayor Sue Lynch marked the beginning of a Portage interceptor rehabilitation project.

14 Apr 2022

Lipscomb University students tour Old Hickory Lock & Dam

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2022)— Students from Lipscomb University toured the Old Hickory Power Plant to complete an American Society of Civil Engineers' Infrastructure Report Card as part of their assignment for this semester.

14 Apr 2022

Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month every April by recognizing the tremendous effort of the volunteers who give their time at the recreational sites in the district’s footprint. Volunteers are an essential part of delivering the district’s recreational activities.

13 Apr 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract to dredge Buffalo Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $991,500 contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Company on April 1 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Buffalo Harbor. Dredging of harbors like Buffalo’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.

13 Apr 2022

Officials to mark beginning of Gary force main replacement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Gary Mayor Jerome Prince will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a force main replacement project.

12 Apr 2022

Officials to mark beginning of Portage sewer rehabilitation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Portage Mayor Sue Lynch will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a sewer rehabilitation project.

12 Apr 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract for critical repairs to Rochester Harbor East Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $3.85 million contract to Illinois-based Great Lakes Dock and Materials, L.L.C. on March 31 for repairs to the Rochester Harbor East Pier in Rochester, New York. Repairs will ensure the pier, along with its adjacent federal navigation channel, continue to provide safe passage and refuge for commercial and recreational vessels between the Genesee River, Lake Ontario and the rest of the Great Lakes.