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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

Public meeting set to update Center Hill Water Control Manual
8/1/2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding a public meeting 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the Smith County Agricultural Center in...
NR 23-25: Corps announces brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake
8/1/2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces a brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake from late October through late November to assess the...
USACE Louisville District welcomes Mann as new commander
7/27/2023
Col. L. Reyn Mann assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District in a change of command ceremony held at the Henry Clay Building in Louisville, Kentucky, July 27, 2023. As...
NR 23-24: Lake Cumberland’s Lakeview Boat Ramp, parking lot closed
7/26/2023
SOMERSET, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of the Lakeview Boat Ramp and parking lot at Lake Cumberland until further notice...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Takes Next Step to Create New Wetland Ecosystem in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor
7/26/2023 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $5.3 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on July 27 to construct a stone breakwater in the abandoned...

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

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