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  • May

    Lisa Freeman, natural resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District presents the history and purpose of the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area during an Earth Day clean-up event at Shawnee Park in Louisville, Kentucky April 22, 2022. USACE, along with numerous organizations celebrated Earth Day by picking up trash and cleaning up the south shore of Shawnee Park and the north shore of the Falls of the Ohio Wildlife Conservation Area. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Charles Delano)

    Introducing Louisville District’s first ever River Ranger: Lisa Freeman

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District manages nine locks and dams: seven on the Ohio River and two on the Green River in Kentucky. The Ohio River projects operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, serving both the towing industry and recreational boaters. It is a known fact that USACE is the steward of the lands and waters located on its projects. The Corps’ guiding philosophy for natural resource management is to manage, conserve, and improve these natural resources that contribute to an increased quality of American life, now and for posterity. However, this it not only taking place at lake projects that provide recreational activities for the public, but also at the locks and dams. 
  • Lt. Col. Joseph Sahl (Left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Nathan Branen, Nashville District deputy commander, during a ceremony at the district headquarters May 13, 2022. Sahl made the presentation on behalf of Col. Kimberly A. Peeples, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander. The medal recognizes Branen’s extraordinary leadership and tireless work ethic that ensured the district’s success across its diverse and complex missions. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District bids farewell to its deputy commander

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2022) – Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District bid farewell to the deputy commander during a ceremony today at the district headquarters.
  • Executive Support Assistant Cheri Klink awarded Employee of the Month for March 2022.

    Cheri Klink Named Employee of the Month

    Executive Support Assistant Cheri Klink named Employee of the Month for March 2022.
  • On Monday May 2, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Col. Kimberly Peeples attended a site visit with Louisville District teammates to view progress of a section 408 alteration to the Newport Levee.

    Division Commander visits Section 408 project in Newport, KY

    On Monday, May 2, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Col. Kimberly Peeples joined Louisville District staff to visit the site of a Section 408 project in Newport, KY.
  • Union Elementary STEAM Program students line up single file for their tour of the Old Hickory Powerplant in Hendersonville, Tennessee on May 4, 2022.

    STEAM students participate in Old Hickory Dam Environmental Awareness Day

    HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2022) — Third grade science, technology, engineering, arts and math students from Union Elementary, Sumner County magnet school, participated in Environmental Awareness Day at Old Hickory Dam.

  • ERCIP aims to improve energy resilience, security and conservation for military projects

    The Energy Resilience Conservation Investment Program is a critical part of the Department of Defense Military Construction program that aims to improve energy resilience, energy security and energy conservation of its existing missions.

  • April

    Ryan Wigner (Right), technical lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, presents the completed Floodplain Management Services Study for Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, to Mayor Neal Pucciarelli at the city courthouse April 7, 2022. (USACE Photo by Aras Barzanji)

    Corps completes Cumberland Gap Flood Plain Management Services Study

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently completed a Flood Plain Management Services Special Study of the Gap Creek Watershed for the city of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.
  • Old Hickory Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Justin Gray explains to Lipscomb University students the importance of lock maintenance, sharing how all parts of the lock are critical and inspected often to maintain stellar performance.

    Lipscomb University students tour Old Hickory Lock & Dam

    HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2022)— Students from Lipscomb University toured the Old Hickory Power Plant to complete an American Society of Civil Engineers' Infrastructure Report Card as part of their assignment for this semester.

  • Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month every April by recognizing the tremendous effort of the volunteers who give their time at the recreational sites in the district’s footprint. Volunteers are an essential part of delivering the district’s recreational activities.

  • Louisville District delivers Newark Army reserve center ahead of schedule

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently completed a new 43,000 square-foot Army Reserve Center in Newark, Delaware, ahead of schedule.