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  • August

    These hydropower units at Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky, generate hydroelectricity for the region, supporting the grid during times of peak power demand. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains 28 hydropower units at nine hydropower plants in the Cumberland River Basin. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Hydro Works: Nashville District powering the region’s grid

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2026) – Today is National Hydropower Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is celebrating the dedicated maintenance teams and operators who deliver ready, reliable, resilient, and clean energy to the region.
  • Barge 45

    Barge 45: Lessons from a complex Niagara River response 40 years later

    Forty years after a 174-foot barge became lodged against the Peace Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is looking back at the complex response that brought federal and local partners together and how lessons learned from the incident continue to underscore the importance of coordination and preparedness today.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District placement of beneficially used dredged material at Slip 3 in the Outer Harbor in Buffalo, New York, Aug. 19, 2026. The dredged material is part of an approximately $2.3 million dredging project that will remove about 190,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from federal navigation channels, with approximately 80,000 cubic yards beneficially used at the Buffalo Outer Harbor’s Slip 3 to support future coastal wetland habitat. (U.S. Photo by Kaylee Wendt)

    Buffalo Dredging Keeps Commerce Moving and Builds Habitat

    Beneath the surface of the Buffalo Harbor and River, sediment is constantly accumulating. Left unchecked, that material can reduce channel depths and create challenges for the vessels that depend on Buffalo Harbor and River to deliver commodities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is addressing that challenge through a $2.3 million maintenance dredging project designed to keep Buffalo’s federal navigation channels open, safe and reliable.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Commander Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson meets with local stakeholders and visits the Port of Oswego, Buffalo District project sites and the historic Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, July 30, 2026, during the latest stop on his area of responsibility tour. Visiting project sites and connecting with the people and communities the district serves gives Anderson firsthand perspective on the Buffalo District’s work and its importance to communities across the region. (U.S. Army photo by Kaylee Wendt)

    Small but powerful: Partnership powers Port of Oswego’s future

    Safe, reliable navigation at the Port of Oswego supports more than vessels moving in and out of the harbor. It connects Great Lakes commerce with industries across the region and positions the port to support future economic growth in central New York. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and the Port of Oswego Authority have built a longstanding partnership centered on maintaining the federal navigation infrastructure that makes that movement possible.
  • Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, toured the completed East Breakwater and West Pier projects and met with local stakeholders in Sodus Point, New York, on July 31, 2026, during an Area of Responsibility (AOR) tour alongside project delivery team members, including Resident Engineer Shawn Foster. The visit provided an opportunity to see completed infrastructure improvements firsthand, hear directly from local partners about their impact, and reinforce the Buffalo District's commitment to delivering projects that support safe navigation, strengthen coastal communities, and build lasting relationships with those it serves. (U.S. Army photos by Kaylee Wendt)

    Protecting a ‘gem’ on Lake Ontario through Partnership

    Along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and the Village of Sodus Point are working together to maintain safe navigation, protect critical infrastructure and preserve a waterfront community for generations to come. That partnership is visible along the Great Sodus Harbor East Breakwater, where the Buffalo District completed a $7.3 million repair project to strengthen approximately 1,625 feet of the structure.

  • July

    Rebuilding History: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Crucial Repairs to Vermilion Harbor Pier

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially completed repairs to the east pier in Vermilion, Ohio. By finishing the project faster than originally planned, the repair avoided impacting the city’s crucial summer beach and tourism season. This revitalized infrastructure restores essential protection for beachgoers, boaters, and local property, securing the long-term economic viability of the city’s harbor.
  • Maintenance Engineer Josh Garcia (Left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, provides information about the life cycle and material makeup of miter gates and components while interacting with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle during a site visit July 20, 2026, at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Telle navigates infrastructure modernization strategy with TVA at Wilson Lock

    FLORENCE, Ala. (July 27, 2026) – Aimed at strengthening the Tennessee River's vital commercial corridor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle toured Wilson Lock last week to review navigation operations and discuss collaborative infrastructure modernization strategies with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

  • June

    The white U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hard hat on the right with red stripes and castle logo is very distinctive and recognizable on any construction or dam project site. This modern hard hat comes with a chin strap and has an internal suspension that stretches and deforms, absorbs kinetic energy and distributes the force evenly. The rigid shell prevents sharp, heavy, or high-velocity objects such as falling bolts or tools from piercing the helmet. Between 1930 and 1950 the metal hard hat on the left provided USACE employees protection but its conductivity made it dangerous near electrical hazards. Hard Hat Awareness Week is June 8-14, 2026. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Understanding the life-saving power of your hard hat

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2026) – In the high-stakes environments of hydropower plants and active construction sites, safety is not optional. By donning hard hats and securing chin straps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees actively mitigate risk, maintaining a culture where protection is part of the mission.

  • May

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers and visitors at Cheatham Lake wear life jackets and inflatable life jackets May 15, 2026, in Ashland City, Tennessee, while participating in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day.” (USACE Photo)

    Nashville District employees don life jackets for public safety campaign

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2026) – As summer approaches, the vibrant reservoirs and waterways of the Cumberland River Basin are drawing boaters, anglers, and water sports enthusiasts back to the water. In anticipation of the peak recreation season, park rangers and water safety officials are emphasizing the critical importance of public safety and personal responsibility at all Corps projects.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District civil engineer Armaghan Abed-Elmdoust reviews water level data for Lake Ontario in Buffalo, New York, May 8, 2026.

    Supporting the shores: How the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with communities during high-water events

    As spring brings rain and melting snow to the Great Lakes region, communities along Lake Ontario are once again navigating the challenges of rising water levels. During these high-water events, local municipalities, county emergency responders and state agencies are always the first line of defense, working tirelessly to protect neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serves as a vital federal partner. While the Corps of Engineers does not lead the initial emergency response, it stands ready to supplement the capabilities of local and state governments with specialized engineering expertise, historical data and critical flood-fighting supplies when the situation demands it.