1 May 2025

Connecting people, project and purpose: The story of an outreach coordinator

An outreach coordinator is often the public’s first point of contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during times of need and plays a dynamic role on projects that can have lasting impacts for communities. For Brandon Brummett, Louisville District outreach coordinator, the position is a way to connect people, projects and purpose.  “This is

23 Apr 2025

Agency workshop provides recovery options in Eastern Kentucky flood efforts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville and Nashville Districts, with cooperating federal and state agencies, participated in a Resources and Permitting workshop in Hazard, Kentucky, April 23, 2025. The workshop was a continuation of conversations with local government officials in Eastern Kentucky to discuss ways to recover from flood-related

11 Apr 2025

USACE, EPA advance long-term water quality improvements in Milford, Ohio

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to use innovative technology to address a decades-long groundwater contamination concern at the Milford Contaminated Aquifer Superfund Site in Milford, Ohio. The project is currently

10 Apr 2025

Record rainfall, rising rivers: Inside the Louisville District's response to April's historic flooding

Just weeks after the February 2025 flood event wreaked havoc on the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District was faced with another round of widespread flooding affecting an even larger swath of the Ohio River Basin, reaching across Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.A historic rainfall event during the first week of

7 Apr 2025

Man on a mission: "Kayak Ron" works to keep Patoka Lake pristine

Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' mission, and one volunteer was recently recognized for his dedication to keep Patoka Lake pristine.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Patoka Lake staff recognized Ron Sergesketter, also known as “Kayak Ron”, for winning this year’s National

6 Apr 2025

USACE Levee Safety partners with local sponsors to brace for historic flooding

As historic flooding impacted parts of Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois in April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District flood fight teams were on the front lines. Three Flood Fight Teams from the district’s Levee Safety Program partnered with local levee sponsors to monitor conditions and protect communities from the high-water

25 Mar 2025

USACE successfully completes 101st Division Artillery Maintenance Facility

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the completion of the Medium Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Feb. 25, 2025. This $30.6 million facility is designed to support operational readiness by providing advanced maintenance capabilities for military vehicles.“This is the first

13 Mar 2025

New monitoring system at Rough River Dam streamlines data collection, enhances safety

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Dam Safety Section recently completed the installation of a new dam monitoring system at Rough River Dam in Falls of Rough, Kentucky. The system, known as the Monitoring Instrumentation Data Acquisition System (MIDAS), will provide several benefits in future dam monitoring

12 Mar 2025

Louisville VA Medical Center construction marks last year of work with Red Zone meeting

While there are many ways to score points on a football field, the ultimate goal of any team is to push the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. Crossing the goal line into the end zone and finishing the scoring drive for a construction project means a successful completion for all those involved in the building process. The team building the

3 Mar 2025

USACE successfully completes 101st Division Artillery Maintenance Facility

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the completion of the Medium Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Feb. 25, 2025. This $30.6 million facility is designed to support operational readiness by providing advanced maintenance capabilities for military vehicles.“This is the first