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.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and cause no more than minimal adverse environmental impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources separately or on a cumulative basis. Activities range from work associated with aids to navigation and utility lines to residential developments and maintenance activities.

16 Mar 2026

USACE announces temporary closure of public access to McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and overlook area

Due to increased force protection conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing all public access to the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and Shippingport Island, effective immediately.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

20 Feb 2026

USACE announces new management of Pikes Ridge Recreation Area at Green River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Pikes Ridge Campground recreation area at Green River Lake near Campbellsville, Kentucky. Effective March 1, 2026, Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee.

20 Feb 2026

USACE announces new management of Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Cave Creek recreation area at Rough River Lake near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective March 1, 2026, Cave Creek Campground will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee.

19 Feb 2026

USACE announces upcoming maintenance activities at Cagles Mill Lake

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting maintenance activities at Cagles Mill Lake in Poland, Indiana. These activities are scheduled to begin mid-March and last through June 2026.

6 Feb 2026

USACE announces new management of North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective immediately, North Fork Campground will be managed by Brightsky Campgrounds.

5 Feb 2026

Phase 2 of Rough River Lake Dam project to be discussed at public meeting Feb. 24

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will host an informational public meeting to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

4 Feb 2026

USACE announces new management of Wax Campground recreation area at Nolin River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Wax Campground recreation area at Nolin River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective immediately, Wax Campground will be managed by Wax Marina.