19 May 2023

ORBIT stakeholders navigate Kentucky Lock Addition Project

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (May 19, 2023) – The Ohio River Basin Inspection Tour visited western Kentucky this week where stakeholders of the basin highlighted healthy and productive ecosystems, reliable flood risk management, and resilience of the Ohio River waterway system for inland navigation. They also navigated to the Kentucky Lock Addition Project for a construction update and better understanding of how the larger lock will help unlock congested commercial barge traffic.

2 Mar 2022

Resource manager recognized for promoting water safety

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2022) – The resource manager at Lake Cumberland and Laurel River Lake in Kentucky is recognized for promoting water safety, spearheading public outreach activities and several marketing campaigns that reached more than two million people in eastern Kentucky.

18 Nov 2021

Meet Our Team: Chicago Lock Operators

Two of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's best and brightest Chicago Lock operators: Richard Munoz Jr., and Justin Detert, discuss their careers with USACE, explain why they like what they do, and highlight facts about the lock.

21 Apr 2021

Employee Spotlight: Barry Wright

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division LRD Employee Spotlight: Barry Wright, Safety and Occupational Health Manager

25 Mar 2021

New Employee Spotlight: John Allis

New Employee Spotlight: John Allis, Chief, Water Management Division

30 Dec 2020

Employee Spotlight: 20 questions in 60 seconds

Suzanne Chubb, Regulatory Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD), was recently selected as the October Employee of the Month.

28 Dec 2020

Staff Spotlight: LRD November Employee of the Month

"I am very happy to be the part of this great institution(USACE) and I am thankful to all for appreciating my effort to accomplish the goal of USACE," said Gaurav Dhital, LRD November Employee of the Month.

11 Dec 2020

Nashville District deputy district engineer culminates impactful career

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District honored its retiring deputy district engineer yesterday. Few people were physically present due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, but more than 120 employees, leaders, and friends joined the ceremony virtually to make sure they recognized Patty Coffey’s impactful career and unique blend of strong and caring leadership.

14 Aug 2020

20 questions in 60 seconds with Richard Manley LRD Employee of the month

Spotlighting Richard Manley, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Military Integration Division, Program Manager

18 Dec 2018

Director shows interest in Nashville’s Sevenmile Creek project

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2018) – The programs director for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division visited Music City today to put eyes on the future site of a detention structure on Sevenmile Creek that will provide flood-risk-reduction benefits for the area.