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  • Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

    The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during typical Great Lakes ice conditions.
  • Public workshops set for Old Hickory Lake’s shoreline management plan update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding two public workshops to seek input on the Old Hickory Lake Shoreline Management Plan update. The meetings will take place on Jan. 13, 2026, in Mt. Juliet and Jan. 14, 2026, in Gallatin. These workshops allow the public to propose improvements to the 2020 plan, with proposed changes including new requirements for community docks and shoreline erosion control methods. A draft of the plan is available for review, and the Corps is accepting public comments. Written comments must be submitted by Feb. 13, 2026, to be considered.