• Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

    Expiration date: 6/6/2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District (District) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment/FONSI for the Green River Lock and Dam #4 Demolition Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District (USACE) has conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and Engineering Regulation (ER) 200-2-2, Policy and Procedures for Implementing the NEPA. The Draft EA dated 5 May 2025 evaluated alternatives and environmental impacts associated with the proposed demolition project. The removal of the remnants of Green River Lock and Dam #4 (GRLD4) addresses the ongoing degradation of the facility, threat to the public, and cost of ownership associated with the maintaining the structure. The EA evaluated alternatives which included the leaving the remaining GRLD4 structure (No Action Alternative) and its removal and also considered potential impacts to natural, cultural, and socioeconomic resources.
  • Public Notice for Patoka Lake, IN, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Construction Stormwater General Permit, Notice of Intent

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP) authorized by the State of Indiana to satisfy National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPES) requirements of Indiana. The CSGP NOI will cover upcoming work at Patoka Lake in Dubois, Indiana, including the installation of articulated block turf matting on the dam groins to help prevent erosion.
  • Environmental Assessment, Waldo Levee Land Acquisition, Marion County, Ohio

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is proposing a land acquisition of two (2) separate parcels of land located on what is the current Waldo Levee flood protection project just south of the Tomahawk pump station on the east side of Route (Rt) 23.
  • Draft Detailed Project Report And Integrated Environmental Assessment, Continuing Authorities Program, Elk Valley Public Service District, Elk River, Kanawha County, West Virginia, Section 14 Emergency Streambank Protection Project

    This Detailed Project Report (DPR) which includes a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to identify the viable recommended plan for providing streambank protection along the Elk River in Big Chimney, West Virginia, while minimizing environmental, economic, and social impacts. The integrated EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and will be used to determine if an Environmental Impact Statement or a Finding of No Significant Impact is needed.
  • USACE seeks public input for Cleveland, Tennessee, Flood Risk Management Study

    Expiration date: 4/7/2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District (USACE) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is preparing a supplement to the Final Detailed Project Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment (DPR/EA) for the Cleveland, Tennessee Flood Risk Management Study.
  • Lake Barkley Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Review

    Expiration date: 5/1/2025

    The Lake Barkley Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Review plan contains policies and guidelines for the effective long-range management of the shoreline resources on Lake Barkley. The primary objective of the SMP is to balance private shoreline uses, such as private boat docks, with the protection and conservation of Lake Barkley’s natural resources. In order to address ever changing public use demands affecting these natural resources, the SMP is reviewed every five years and updated if necessary. During this review process, public workshops will be held to seek the input from users of Lake Barkley. The workshops will begin at 6 p.m. on each of the following dates: • March 25 at Lee S. Jones Park (Lyon Convention Center) in Eddyville, Kentucky • March 27 at Lake Barkley State Resort Park (Sunrise Room) in Cadiz, Kentucky • April 1 at the Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover, Tennessee Written comments will also be accepted for 30 days following the public workshops. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Biologist Wes Davenport at (270) 362-4236 or at LakeBarkley@usace.army.mil.
  • Final EA and Signed FONSI for Sunset Marina Expansion Project; Pickett County, Tennessee

    The Environmental Assessment (E)A has been finalized and FONSI signed for the proposed Sunset Marina Project.

  • Black Rock Lock Bulkhead Approved Review Plan

    Expiration date: 2/3/2028

    With no replacement of the original miter guard gates from the lock’s construction completion in 1913, the Black Rock Lock miter guard gate leaves are over 100 years old and operates in a freshwater environment. Recent inspection reports (US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, 2017 and 2019) indicate that the gates are due for replacement. These reports have highlighted dramatic section loss of steel in multiple locations, as well as possible fatigue issues.
  • Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

    Expiration date: 2/25/2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District (District) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment for the 2025 Leeco Road Campground Sewer Extension Project, Leslie County, Kentucky.
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