25 Oct 2023

NR 23-40: Corps reminds public of brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District reminds the public of a previously announced brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake from late October through late November to assess the condition of the shoreline adjacent to Corps operated recreation areas, as well as perform maintenance in recreation areas.

24 Oct 2023

Employees share career crafts with students for Tennessee STEAM Festival

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Corps of Engineers employees representing a variety of career fields shared their crafts with students at Antioch Middle School last week during a sanctioned Tennessee STEAM Festival event. Hundreds of sixth, seventh and eighth graders observed demonstrations and presentations and took notes on the many opportunities to pursue careers that require studies focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

23 Oct 2023

USACE lauds Kentucky Lock Addition Project contractor for safety milestone

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Thalle Construction Company celebrated reaching 500,000 labor hours without a lost time accident in constructing a larger navigation lock on the Tennessee River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recognized the remarkable milestone last week and thanked construction workers for their role in delivering a project of national significance.

20 Oct 2023

LRD Commanding General visits Meldahl Locks & Dam

Brigadier General Mark Quander, Commanding General of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division visited the Meldahl Locks and Dam to observe the work of the Light Capacity Fleet as it conducts maintenance on the auxiliary chamber. This critical work is essential to ensuring continued flow of commerce along the Ohio River.

20 Oct 2023

From Classroom to Conemaugh: Pittsburgh Students Dive into Dam Engineering

Park Ranger April Richard's sturdy boots crunched on the gravel path as she led the tour group up a hillside to an overlook platform. Richards, the ranger at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s Conemaugh River Lake, welcomed a group of students and began their guided tour. She started by discussing the fundamental nature of the dam.

19 Oct 2023

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Hosts Industry Day 2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) is hosting Industry Day virtual event on November 30, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.

18 Oct 2023

Year in Review: Pittsburgh District reflects on FY23 accomplishments

The Pittsburgh District had an unprecedented fiscal year in 2023, and we accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the region and the nation, thanks to our employees.

16 Oct 2023

Nashville District showcases projects to Army’s assistant secretary for Civil Works

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District showcased two of its mega construction projects on the Tennessee River and its hydropower rehabilitation efforts at Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River last week to the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

12 Oct 2023

Louisville District walks to support World Mental Health Day

The Louisville District recognized World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2023, with a walk organized

11 Oct 2023

From analog machines to machines learning: the Pittsburgh District’s nascent relationship with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) took the world by storm in 2023 when various rapidly-improving text-language models became publicly available. Since then, the human race has delved into the wacky, wild world of AI and faced some pressing questions: how do I trust the content I find online? Is my self-driving car plotting world domination? Will my toaster have a midlife crisis?