25 Feb 2026

Louisville District holds public meeting on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted an informational public meeting to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky Feb. 24, 2026.

25 Feb 2026

Engineer performing surgical overhaul of Wilson auxiliary lock recounts career path

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2025) – When the Wilson Lock’s main chamber went offline last year, the Tennessee River’s heartbeat depended entirely on its aging auxiliary system. To keep barge traffic moving, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews worked around the clock to maintain the "double lift" lockage. Today, that marathon continues as Mechanical Engineer Peter McDonald and his team return to the auxiliary lock for a surgical overhaul. The mission: replacing critical hydraulic cylinders and the complex web of piping, pins, and A-frame assemblies that power the lock's massive filling and emptying valves.

11 Feb 2026

New Fort Campbell child development center modernizes care for Army families

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the Child Development Center at Fort Campbell. This facility, known as “CDC 3071,” with a contract cost of $13.6 million, provides a modernized, safe and state-of-the-art environment for the youngest members of the Fort Campbell community.

6 Feb 2026

Modernizing the mission: New hygiene facility at Fort Knox supports Army readiness

For the thousands of U.S. Army ROTC cadets who converge on Fort Knox every summer, the "CST” or Cadet Summer Training experience is a rite of passage. According to the U.S. Army Cadet Command, the event is the Army’s largest annual training event, serving as the final crucible before the students commission as officers. While the training is designed to be rigorous and often primitive, the infrastructure supporting it is undergoing modernization to ensure health, morale and mission readiness.

5 Feb 2026

Louisville District hosts annual Open House for industry partners

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted its annual Open House Feb. 4 in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together industry partners and key district leaders to discuss the district's mission, upcoming business opportunities, and efforts to work more effectively with industry in delivering our diverse program.

2 Feb 2026

USACE team looks to provide emergency power to reopen Nashville schools

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power team is assessing critical power needs at eight Nashville schools to reopen them after Winter Storm Fern. FEMA has tasked USACE with ensuring the schools have power and are safe for students to return. The team, which includes members from the USACE Tulsa District, the 249th Engineer Battalion, and a contractor, is conducting pre-installation inspections of backup generator systems and commercial power status. This mission is part of a larger national response to the winter storm, with USACE deploying teams to various locations along the Southeast and East Coast.

1 Feb 2026

Q&A with Project Engineer CPT Dylan Karr: Passing the FE Exam and What’s Next

Project Engineer CPT Dylan Karr, a Soldier and Engineer, has recently taken a major step toward achieving his goal of becoming a Professional Engineer by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. A graduate of Ohio University's ROTC program, Karr’s dedication to advancing his career is clear. We sat down with him to learn more about his experience and what’s next on his journey.

29 Jan 2026

Nashville District generates assistance for Task Force Temporary Emergency Power

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2026) – With power outages impacting emergency response efforts in Tennessee, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s emergency managers are supporting a FEMA tasking to deliver and install generators as requested by the state of Tennessee in the wake of Winter Storm Fern.

12 Jan 2026

Century-Old Huron Pier Gets $3.5 Million Overhaul

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers first performed work at Huron Harbor in 1906, widening the pier from 120 feet to 180 feet to accommodate the larger vessels that drove industry and the local economy. Today, more than a century later, major repairs are underway to ensure the harbor continues to function safely and reliably.

12 Jan 2026

Agencies Team Up to Restore Native Mussels in the Cuyahoga River

A multi-agency team took a hands-on approach to boosting native mussel populations in the Cuyahoga River this fall, marking a new chapter in efforts to restore the health of one of Ohio’s most iconic waterways.