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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 October 20, 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

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center celebrates 50 years
9/27/2023
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota celebrates 50 years with an event Thursday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake...
USACE, officials mark start of The City of Crown Point Liberty Park Pipelining Project
9/25/2023
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor Peter Land marked the beginning of the Crown Point Liberty Park Pipelining project...
NR 23-37: Public invited to Cordell Hull Dam’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
9/25/2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to attend Cordell Hull Dam’s 50th Anniversary Celebration 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at...
NR 23-36: Cordell Hull Lake uses partnership grant to improve Bear Waller Gap Trail
9/25/2023
CARTHAGE, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2023) – Cordell Hull Lake recently received a Handshake Partnership Grant in partnership with Smith County Rescue Squad to make improvements to Bear Waller Gap Trail in...
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
9/19/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day-use fees typically charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...

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

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