19 Nov 2025

Corps of Engineers Working on Critical Repairs to Buffalo Breakwater

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively repairing the Buffalo South Breakwater, a vital structure for navigation in Buffalo Harbor that was severely damaged by winter weather in 2022 and 2023. The breakwater is essential to maintaining safe harbor access for commercial ships bringing more than $43 million in business revenue to the region and protecting recreational sites from Great Lakes waves and weather.

18 Nov 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards final contracts for Cleveland flood project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has made significant strides in reducing flood risks in Cleveland, Tenn., with recent contract awards for the Williams Street Detention Structure and Blount Avenue Channel Modification. These projects, part of a comprehensive flood risk management effort, aim to protect homes and businesses in the South Mouse Creek and Fillauer Branch watersheds. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the initiative will reduce flood damage and enhance community resilience through both structural and nonstructural measures.

18 Nov 2025

Corps of Engineers Completes Repairs to Deteriorated Cleveland West Pier

The Cleveland West Pier – a critical navigation structure and popular community recreation spot – has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. Repairs to the pier ensure ships carrying millions of tons of cargo and recreational boaters alike can safely travel between the Great Lakes and the Cuyahoga River and supports more than $550 million in the regional and national transportation sector.

14 Nov 2025

Detroit District accepting entries for annual photo contest

The Detroit District invites the public to enter its 10th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District projects on the Great Lakes, such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal harbors and channels will earn a spot in the 2026 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. November 23, with winners determined by public voting on Facebook. The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their winning photo.

31 Oct 2025

Fisherman's Access Trail on Shippingport Island is temporarily closed due to thefts, misuse

The Fisherman’s Access Trail located along the western bank of Shippingport Island within the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area in Louisville, Kentucky, is temporarily closed from public access effective immediately due to ongoing improper uses of the site.

29 Oct 2025

Smith Springs Recreation Area closes for winter season

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing Smith Springs Recreation Area at J. Percy Priest Lake starting Monday Nov. 3, 2025, through March 2, 2026, for maintenance during the winter season.

28 Oct 2025

Soo Locks Visitor Center announces seasonal closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will close the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park for the season at 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

14 Oct 2025

Temporary navigation restrictions at McAlpine Locks and Dam for LG&E power line replacement

This week, a contractor for Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) will perform maintenance on power lines that cross over the Portland Canal, just upstream of McAlpine Locks and Dam at Ohio River Mile 605 in Louisville, Kentucky.

6 Oct 2025

USACE Chicago District postpones Morgan Shoal NEPA public review meeting due to lapse in federal appropriations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is postponing the planned National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public meeting for the shoreline project, Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction (45th – 51st Street), due to the current lapse in federal funding and resulting government shutdown. The meeting, which had been scheduled for Thursday October 9th, at 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Kennicott Park Fieldhouse, 4434 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, will be rescheduled. The Chicago District remains committed to holding a public meeting and engaging with the community as soon as normal operations resume.

2 Oct 2025

USACE continues mission-essential operations during lapse in appropriations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing that all essential services will continue during the lapse in Fiscal Year 2026 funding and all navigation facility operations will follow their existing schedules.