• Scoping Notice - Cleveland Harbor Preliminary Assessment - Dredged Material Placement

    Expiration date: 2/18/2026

    The purpose of this scoping information is to disseminate information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) development of a preliminary assessment (PA) addendum to address a short-term need for dredged material placement including littoral drift placement of Cleveland Harbor dredged sediment at specific nearshore sites. This information has been prepared as part of the formal scoping process in accordance with Department of Defense National Environmental Policy Act (DoD NEPA) Implementing Procedures. email: clevelandnearshore@usace.army.mil
  • Section 404 Public Notice - Fairport Harbor Nearshore Placement of Dredged Sediment

    Expiration date: 2/23/2026

    Public Notice for nearshore placement of dredged sediment at Fairport Harbor, Lake County, Ohio, pursuant to Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act and 33 CFR 337.1. The USACE Buffalo District proposes to establish a new nearshore placement area west of Fairport Harbor for 40,000-65,000 cubic yards of coarse-grained sediment. Public comment period: 30 days. Comments due by February 23, 2026.
  • Section 106 Programmatic Agreement - Annual Scoping Letter for Indiana Lake Projects 2026

    Expiration date: 2/25/2026

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, announces the annual Scoping Letter summarizing 27 proposed undertakings for 2026 at Indiana flood control projects (Brookville Lake, Cagles Mill Lake, Cecil M. Harden Lake, Monroe Lake, and Patoka Lake). This notice is issued pursuant to the Programmatic Agreement executed December 7, 2022, regarding routine operations and maintenance undertakings that have the potential to affect historic properties. Public comment period: 45 days.

  • GLFER Towpath Park, Maumee River, City of Maumee, OH Section 506 Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Restoration Program Review Plan

    This review plan defines levels and scopes of review for the feasibility phase products.
  • Chickamauga Lock Replacement Post-Authorization Change Report and Economic Update

    This review plan defines levels and scopes of reviews required for the Post-Authorization Change Report and Economic Update for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project.
  • Review Plan - Southeast Michigan Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study

    Review Plan for the Southeast Michigan Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, Michigan. The $2.5 million study identifies solutions to reduce flood risk in Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding communities. Study authorized under Section 8201 of WRDA 2022. Non-Federal Sponsor: Great Lakes Water Authority. Project Number: 510603. This Review Plan defines levels and scopes of review required for the feasibility phase products.
  • Review Plan - South Fork Licking River Section 208 Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control

    Review Plan for the South Fork Licking River Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 208 Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control project. Section 208 authority provides for minimal measures to reduce nuisance flood damages caused by debris and minor shoaling of rivers. Project Number: 496422. This Review Plan defines levels and scopes of review required for the decision document.
  • 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.

Consolidation of Studies

The Water Resources Development Act establishes a single-phase cost-shared study process that for each feasibility study undertaken, the district engineer will develop a detailed study schedule and notify the non-federal interests.

Overviews of study schedule milestones are posted below.