13 Mar 2025

Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season. The shipping industry requested an early season opening based on the understanding that “the 2025 winter lock maintenance will be completed by this date and an early opening will not impact U.S. Army Corps operations this season,” said Lake Carriers’ Association President James Weakley. “Opening the Soo Locks on March 21 will provide relief to the increased pressure that the Great Lakes Navigation System will face with the influx of foreign vessels including the Canadian domestic fleet on March 22 when the Seaway opens,” said Weakley.

13 Mar 2025

USACE Louisville District releases water from Buckhorn Lake in anticipation of weekend rainfall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this weekend’s

12 Mar 2025

Corps of Engineers projects prevent an estimated $734 Million in flood damages during February storms

A preliminary analysis of data from the heavy rain event in mid-February, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, indicates that USACE flood risk management projects prevented an estimated $734 million in flood damages across the Cumberland River Basin.

11 Mar 2025

USACE withdraws Record of Decision for CAWS DMMP, pursues alternative solutions

The State of Illinois recently informed the USACE that it would oppose the plan for vertical expansion. In response, the USACE has opted to withdraw its record of decision and will work with the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and the Illinois International Port District to explore whether there are sustainable and feasible alternatives.

11 Mar 2025

Public input sought for proposed modification to Cleveland, Tennessee Flood Risk Management Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking public input on a proposed modification to the Cleveland, Tennessee Flood Risk Management Project as part of a supplemental environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

10 Mar 2025

Corps of Engineers approves lease for construction of Foxland Harbor Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District signed a lease agreement on March 6 for the proposed construction of Foxland Harbor Marina at Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, Tennessee.

5 Mar 2025

Fishing Creek Campground temporarily closed for major waterline repairs

The Lake Cumberland Resource Manager’s Office announces the temporary closure of Fishing Creek Campground due to essential repairs needed for the campground’s waterlines.

25 Feb 2025

Corps awards contract for Saw Mill Run flood-protection project rehabilitation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District awarded a nearly $1 million contract to rehabilitate a concrete channel within the Saw Mill Run local flood-protection project in the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

24 Feb 2025

Huntington District Monitoring Recent Flooding

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A prolonged period of heavy rain brought widespread flooding to Kentucky during the weekend of February 15th. Widespread rainfall totals ranging from two to more than six inches occurred, with the highest amounts found from southwest to central portions of the state. Most of this rain fell from February 14th through February 15th. At least a dozen river sites had preliminary crests within the top five of recorded crests.

21 Feb 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides update on water management and project operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues active water management operations across the Cumberland River Basin following recent rainfall. Releases over the last several days have allowed the district to regain up to 78.7% of flood storage capacity above Nashville.