At A Glance: Hydropower Modernization National Lead: USACE is the largest hydropower operator in the U.S., powering 10 million homes. Regional Powerhouse: Seattle District manages Chief Joseph Dam, the second-largest hydropower dam in the U.S. Reform Initiative: “Building Infrastructure, Not […]
Building Infrastructure: Inside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydropower Mission Read More »
At A Glance: Sodus Bay Repairs Project Value: $6.7 million (100% Federally Funded). Infrastructure: 1,653 feet of breakwater being restored to original height. Economic Value: Supports $38M in revenue and $28M in recreational economic output. Timeline: Started in 2025; final
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At A Glance: Innovation Underwater Technology: Commercially available underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Lead Agency: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Primary Benefit: Eliminates the need to shut down shipping traffic or de-water structures Capabilities: 80-foot vertical dives,
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At A Glance: Life-Saving Heroes Event: 2025 Star of Life Awards Ceremony Recipients: Seven Nashville District employees Locations: Barkley Dam, Cheatham Lock and Dam, and Wolf Creek Dam Actions: Rescuing boaters and kayakers from turbulent waters and turbine intakes Impact:
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At A Glance: Steady Hands Leader: Larbi Kandil, P.E. Dual Role: District Asset Manager & Section Chief Key Responsibilities: Lifecycle costs and repairs for survey boats, locks, dams, and buildings. Team Composition: Maintenance technicians, project managers, engineers, and cybersecurity specialists.
At A Glance: Leadership Spotlight Employee: Heather Anderson New Role: Chief, Engineering and Construction Division District: Rock Island District, USACE Experience: 33+ Years of Service Notable Fact: Transitioned from phlebotomy tech to lead engineer Correction: This article previously listed USACE
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At A Glance: Strategic Capital Initiative Goal: Accelerate enterprise-wide modernization via private investment. Mechanism: Formal Request for Information (RFI) to industry. Focus: Energy, logistics, manufacturing, and real estate assets. Vision: “Value for Value” partnerships that de-risk private capital. WASHINGTON –
At A Glance: Division Commander’s Tour Commander: Col. Daniel J. Herlihy (LRD) Stops: Center Hill Dam & Chickamauga Lock Key Themes: Workforce excellence, regional partnerships, and infrastructure modernization Project Impact: 80% reduction in river transit times; enhanced flood control safety
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At A Glance: New MVD E&C Chief Appointee: Jennifer Chambers Role: Chief, Engineering and Construction Division (E&C) Organization: USACE Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USACE Career: Started in 2000 as a structural design engineer VICKSBURG, Miss. — The
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This story appears in America’s Engineers: The People, Programs, and Projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2025-2026 Edition) Beaches, one of South Carolina’s major economic drivers, are on the frontline in the battle against Mother Nature. When beaches
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