13 Apr 2026

USACE awards second contract for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded the second contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on April 11. The $113.8 million contract will complete the remainder of the project’s Increment I. The Brandon Road Interbasin Project is a complex ecosystem restoration project with innovative technological deterrents, designed to prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from moving upstream into the Great Lakes while minimizing impacts to Illinois Waterway users. The project will be largely implemented within the downstream approach channel to the Brandon Road Lock & Dam in Joliet, Ill.

13 Apr 2026

Adventure awaits as camping season returns to Cumberland River Basin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2026) – As spring warms the Southeast, the Cumberland River Basin is officially open for adventure. Known as one of the region’s premier outdoor destinations, the basin invites travelers to trade screen time for sunshine across a sprawling network of more than 20,000 miles of scenic rivers and streams.

10 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Opens Upgraded Chicago Harbor Lock for 2026 Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will re-open the Chicago Harbor Lock on April 15 after completing off-season repairs. This event kicks off the summer boating season at one of the most active locks in the nation.

8 Apr 2026

Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 26. “Visitors will not be able to cross the locks this year due to increased construction activity and evolving security protocols,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, Soo Project Office Operations Manager. “There will be a variety of unique exhibits in the park for visitors to learn about the Soo Locks as well as several stakeholder and partner missions.”

6 Apr 2026

USACE seeks proposals for Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement for Barren River Lake’s Tailwater Campground Recreation Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities to enter a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of co-managing recreational sites with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The recreational site under consideration is located at Barren River Lake and includes the Tailwater Campground in Allen County, Kentucky.

1 Apr 2026

One mission. One team. One build.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District completed construction and turned over the newly built Joint Operations and Mission Planning Center to mission partners at Scott Air Force Base, March 9, 2026. The $111.3 million, 171,804-square-foot facility will be used to plan and execute strategic operations for the Air Force Rapid Global Mobility mission.

1 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Connects with Industry Professionals at Annual Business Opportunity Open House

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, hosted its highly anticipated Business Opportunity Open House today, welcoming 127 representatives from 95 contracting, architectural, and engineering firms across the region. The event provided a vital forum for industry professionals to connect with District leadership and learn about dozens of upcoming projects detailed in the District’s 2026 acquisition forecast.

31 Mar 2026

Students build more than a fence at Patoka Lake

The overlook at Patoka Lake has long provided visitors with a clear, unobstructed view of the water and surrounding landscape. But as time took its toll on the aging wooden railing surrounding the viewing area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needed a solution to maintain the popular spot.

31 Mar 2026

More Than Just Cost-Cutting: Finding the 'Hidden Value' in Federal Projects

When people think about engineering, fields like mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical often come to mind. Fewer, perhaps, would put the word “value” before it. Yet, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, value engineering is a critical discipline focused on maximizing project function while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used as efficiently as possible. To shed light on this important process and its impact, the Buffalo District's new District Value Officer, Emma Crooks, sat down for an interview.

31 Mar 2026

Generators will ensure continuous care at Louisville VA Medical Center

Hospitals and medical centers need the ability to provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter the status of utilities in the surrounding area. The new Louisville VA Medical Center is being built with this in mind. That is why the Central Utility Plant on the hospital property is essential in ensuring veterans will be able to continue to receive care in the event of any local emergency situations that may disrupt power to the medical center. Along with boilers and chillers, the Central Utility Plant will house several generators that can be used if local power is not available.