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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

Recap: Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill
7/19/2023
On June 13, 2023, the members and leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division joined stakeholders and partners from across the Ohio River Basin for the first...
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...

Latest News Releases

NR 23-20: Old Hickory Lake’s Shutes Branch Recreation Area partially closed July 24 -26
7/21/2023 UPDATED
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces partial closure of Shutes Branch Recreation Area July 24 - 26, 2023, for parking lot maintenance and...
Pittsburgh District welcomes new commander
7/20/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will transfer leadership during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman...
New Lock at the Soo project gets updated, increased Benefit Cost Ratio
7/19/2023
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District New Lock at the Soo project fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Supplemental Economic Update has been approved with a policy-compliant...
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...

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

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