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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is launching a pilot program to fully fund small water resources projects for economically disadvantaged communities. Project proposals are due by August 21, 2023. Click the image for more information!
Brig. Gen. Mark C. Quander has taken command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) during a ceremony in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The updated National Inventory of Dams site is now available!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Emergency Management Agency have launched the National Levee Safety Program! Click here to see how you can get involved!

News Stories

Nathan Rogacki Awarded Employee of the Month
5/16/2023
Hydraulic Engineer, Nathan Rogacki, awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Employee of the Month for March 2023...
Bob Burnside, RCO Chief, retires after over 52 years of service
5/16/2023
On May 1, 2023, a farewell ceremony was held for Robert “Bob” Burnside at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio...
2023 LRD Senior Leaders Conference Re-cap
4/18/2023
On April 4th and 5th, 2023, leaders and teammates from across the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division visited Chattanooga, TN to attend the Senior Leaders Conference...
LRD Program Director Retires after 30 years with USACE
3/9/2023
On February 23, 2023, a retirement ceremony was held for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Program Director, Mr. Stephen G. Durrett, at the Federal Building in downtown...
LRD Hosts Industry Day 2022
12/12/2022
On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division successfully hosted Industry Day 2022, both virtually and in-person at the Marriott RiverCenter in Covington,...
The Retirement of the Wild Duck: Larry Brotherton
11/29/2022
On November 16, 2022, LRD Teammate and engineer Larry Brotherton retired after nearly 40 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Division celebrates graduates from Leadership Development Program
9/6/2022
On Tuesday, Aug. 30, participants of the Louisville District’s Leadership Development Program celebrated their graduation alongside LRD leadership, including Division Commander Brig. Gen. Kimberly...

Latest News Releases

Detroit District accepting entries for annual photo contest
7/12/2023
DETROIT- The Detroit District invites photographers to enter its 8th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes.The top 12 photographs highlighting...
Corps of Engineers begins structure maintenance in Charlevoix
7/12/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will begin planned maintenance work in the navigation channel in Charlevoix, Michigan this month to replace deteriorating timber fenders along the...
U.S. Army Corps resumes Grand Haven dredging with additional E.coli testing
7/11/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District (USACE) will resume dredging in Grand Haven Harbor on Wednesday, July 12, with additional testing for E. Coli and safety measures. King Co. Inc.,...
Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concerns at Leesville Lake
7/10/2023
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the outlet works area at Leesville Lake, near Leesville, Ohio that could result...
U.S. Army Corps pauses Grand Haven dredging in response to E.coli concerns
7/7/2023 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District (USACE) is pausing dredging in Grand Haven, Michigan in response to Ottawa County Health Department’s “no-contact order” for North Park Beach after...

Section 165(a) Pilot Program for Water Resources Projects for Small or Disadvantaged Communities

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