4 Jun 2025

Allen Malcomb earns USACE national Quality Professional of the Year award

Allen Malcomb, chief of Quality Assurance for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, was honored as the USACE Quality Professional of the Year (Construction) for his leadership in ensuring high construction standards. He leads a team that reviews thousands of documents and inspections, ensuring safety, precision, and compliance in this critical infrastructure project. His efforts have significantly improved contractor accountability and fostered a strong quality control culture. Malcomb is also recognized for mentoring young engineers and emphasizing teamwork and continuous improvement.

3 Jun 2025

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.

3 Jun 2025

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.

3 Jun 2025

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.

2 Jun 2025

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.

2 Jun 2025

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.

30 May 2025

 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. 

30 May 2025

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.

30 May 2025

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/.

29 May 2025

Corps of Engineers to Complete Repairs on Erie North Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $2 million contract to Chicago-based Architectural Consulting Group, Inc. on May 27 to repair approximately 500 feet of the Erie North Pier this summer. The repair ensures safe navigation for commercial and recreational vessels in Erie Harbor, the flow of commerce across the Great Lakes, and access for shipments of sand to nourish the beaches of Presque Isle State Park.