23 Jan 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Opens Leasing Opportunity for Woodcock Lake Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has announced the availability of a leasing opportunity for Woodcock Lake Park. Interested parties can apply for a long-term lease to manage the 277-acre recreational area, which boasts a range of facilities including a campground, boat launch, beach, and picnic areas.

22 Jan 2024

Brookville Lake turns 50, announces celebratory event in 2025

Brookville Lake, located in Franklin and Union counties in Brookville, Indiana celebrates its 50th Anniversary this month. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District for the primary purpose of flood risk management and became operational in January 1974.

17 Jan 2024

All signs point to Lake Cumberland

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2024) – In 1969, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District produced a pamphlet titled “A Vacation Paradise…Lake Cumberland.” Back in those days, there were no smartphones, or portable computers, and Google had not been invented. In fact, the first GPS satellite was not launched until 1978. How in the world did thousands and thousands of visitors find their way to the shores of Lake Cumberland? They followed the signs.

17 Jan 2024

Levee safety workshop strengthens ties with sponsors

Levee sponsors, operators and maintenance personnel were updated on the most recent information on

16 Jan 2024

Louisville District announces official closure of Lock and Dam 53

After being in service for nearly 90 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District

11 Jan 2024

Soo Locks Closing for Seasonal Repair, Maintenance

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during typical Great Lakes ice conditions. “Every year, the Corps of Engineers uses the non-navigation winter period to perform maintenance and keep the Soo Locks operating,” Maintenance Branch Chief Nicholas Pettit said. “The Detroit District team works long hours in extreme conditions to complete a significant amount of maintenance during this annual closure period. The work they perform is unique, especially given the harsh northern Michigan winter conditions they work in.”

11 Jan 2024

Phase 2 progresses at Canandaigua VA Medical Center

With Phase 1 of work at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center recently completed, the current major

10 Jan 2024

Fox named Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2023

Lionel Fox, electrical engineer assigned to the Electrical Section, is the U.S. Army Corps of

9 Jan 2024

Corps announces fourth annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Shenango River Watchers, will host the fourth annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 13.

3 Jan 2024

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.