At A Glance: Garrison Dam Safety Upgrade Project/Program: Garrison Dam Spillway Modification Project Location: Riverdale, North Dakota (Models at ERDC, Denver, CSU) Cost/Status: Preconstruction Engineering & Design (PED) Phase Key Outcome: Modernizing the 3rd largest reservoir in the U.S. Engineers […]
Hydraulic Models Guide Design of Garrison Dam Spillway, Mega Dam Safety Project Read More »
At A Glance: Soo Locks Winter Maintenance Facility: Soo Locks (Poe & MacArthur Locks) Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Closure Dates: Jan. 15, 2026 – March 25, 2026 Key Outcome: Dewatering Poe Lock for critical infrastructure repairs SAULT STE. MARIE,
Soo Locks Closing for Seasonal Repair, Maintenance Read More »
At A Glance: Nationwide Permit Action Program: USACE Regulatory Program / Nationwide Permits (NWP) Location: National (All USACE Districts) Status: Final Action Announced / Pending Federal Register Pub. Key Outcome: 56 Reissued, 1 New Permit, 1 Discontinued The U.S. Army
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At A Glance: Pacific Northwest Flood Response Project/Program: Emergency Flood Response / PL 84-99 Location: Washington, Montana, Idaho Cost/Status: 16 Direct Assistance Projects Completed Key Outcome: Regulated 5 major dams; Delivered 265k sandbags WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — In early December
USACE Managed Record Flood Response Operations Amid Severe Weather Read More »
At A Glance: Biologist Sam Knapp Role: Biologist, Regulatory Team Location: Stow, Ohio Field Office (Buffalo District) Focus: Stream & Wetland Restoration, Aquatic Biology Key Project: Cuyahoga River Mussel Reintroduction There are moments when life and work come full circle.
At A Glance: Rough River Dam Phase 2 Contractor: Thalle-Bauer LLC (Hillsborough, NC) Base Award: $320 Million Total Estimated Value: ~$655 Million Scope: New outlet works, cutoff wall, Hwy 79 relocation Duration: 6-7 years (Starts Spring 2026) Goal: Mitigate karst
At A Glance: Gila River Solar Project Project: Solar-Over-Canal (Phase I) Location: Gila River Indian Community, Arizona Partners: USACE Los Angeles District & GRIC Cost: ~$6.7 Million Output: ~1 MW renewable energy Key Benefit: Reduces water evaporation & generates power
At A Glance: Painted Rock Dam Location: Gila Bend, Arizona (Maricopa County) Operator: USACE Los Angeles District Mission: Flood Risk Management (Gila River Basin) Key Fact: Protects ~50,800 square miles of drainage area The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander,
Senior Leaders Tour Painted Rock Dam Read More »
At A Glance: Towboat Engine Overhaul Project: Fleet Engine Rebuild & Overhaul Vessels: M/V Missouri and fleet Engine Type: Cummins K19 Diesel (Six-Cylinder) Service Life Extension: +25 Years (20,000-25,000 Hours) Timeline: Ready for 2026 Navigation Season Two Missouri River towboats
Omaha District Towboats Set to Power Up with New Engines for 2026 Read More »
At A Glance: 2025 Civilian of the Year Recipient: Jason Krick Role: Chief of Engineering, Mobile District Award: Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Key Achievement: Restoring navigation after critical failures at Demopolis & Holt Locks Tenure:
Chief of Engineering Named USACE Employee of the Year Read More »
