28 Jun 2024

Buffalo and Louisville District to build USDA grape research facility

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, attended a groundbreaking ceremony of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Grape Improvement Center (NGIC) at Cornell University’s AgriTech campus on June 26, 2024. The USDA-led project is slated to be a 70,000 square foot facility to house the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grape Genetics Research Unit and ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit. In addition, four Cornell grapevine research projects will move into the research facility.

27 Jun 2024

USACE begins Manistee Harbor Channel dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will begin dredging the Manistee Harbor federal navigational channel June 27 to remove shoaling preventing deep-drafting commercial traffic. About 33,000 cubic years of sediment will be removed from the harbor under a $581,000 contract with King Company of Holland. Funding for the project will come from the Fiscal Year 2022 President’s Budget (PBUD).

27 Jun 2024

Land a job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Applying for a government job can seem intimidating. Follow Buffalo District’s Talent Management Specialist Laura Azzarella as she unpacks what we do at the corps and how to navigate the federal hiring system.

26 Jun 2024

USACE workshop tackles environmental challenges of Cumberland River Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, together with The Nature Conservancy, hosted a two-day Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) workshop in Lebanon, Tenn., June 25-26, 2024, aimed at improving the sustainability of the Cumberland River Basin. Scientific experts and key stakeholders were invited to identify environmental opportunities to implement strategic changes for the region's aquatic ecosystem.

24 Jun 2024

USACE marks closeout of the Little Calumet River flood control and recreation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.), and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission are celebrating the closeout of the historic Little Calumet River Flood Damage Reduction Project.

21 Jun 2024

From battlegrounds to playgrounds, Army Reserve Soldiers flex engineering muscles thanks to WRDA

A new authorization in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 grants permission to U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to work on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of their official training plans.

20 Jun 2024

Contract Awarded for Lasting Repairs to Cleveland West Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.9 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on June 3 for the repair of the Cleveland West Pier. Repairs to the West Pier ensure Cleveland Harbor’s viability and contributions to the local and national transportation sector and protect the future of some of the area’s best waterfront recreation opportunities.

20 Jun 2024

Josh Reddick: staying close to home and helping communities in a new career

Starting a new career out of college can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Josh Reddick is taking everything in stride as he joins the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District with a mindset and ideals to make a difference in his work and the communities that benefit from the work that the Buffalo District completes.

20 Jun 2024

Center Hill Dam to change hydropower ramp up rates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is announcing important changes to the hydropower ramp up rates at Center Hill Dam. These updates, which go into effect June 30th, are part of the new Water Control Manual.

18 Jun 2024

Louisville District supports inaugural year of University of Kentucky’s Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp

This summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, supported the University of