U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employees discuss the 40th anniversary of the Barge 45 incident during a video produced in Buffalo, New York, on August 5, 2026. The video reflects on the Buffalo District’s role in the historic […]
At A Glance Kansas Citys Levees Completion: USACE Kansas City District officially completes the $529 million Kansas Citys Levees mega project under budget and on schedule in September 2026. 17-Mile Infrastructure Scale: Raised approximately 90,000 feet of levees and floodwalls,
At A Glance Restoration Footprint: Engineering 1,715 total acres of tidal wetlands and diverse upland habitats using beneficial reuse material. Dredge Material Source: Repurposing millions of cubic yards of sediment excavated from critical Chesapeake Bay commercial navigation channels. International Accord:
At A Glance The Eruption Legacy: The 1980 north-flank failure buried the North Fork Toutle River valley under 150 feet of debris, creating a permanent sediment management challenge. Erosion Dynamics: Only 20% of the original debris avalanche deposit has eroded
At A Glance: The 1881 Muscle Shoals Payroll Heist The Incident: Armed ambush and daylight robbery of a USACE paymaster delivering canal project funds. The Culprits: The notorious James Gang, featuring outlaw brothers Jesse and Frank James alongside William “Whiskey
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At A Glance: Industrial Safety Helmet Standards The Campaign: Hard Hat Awareness Week focused on head injury diagnostics and site equipment compliance. Technical Mandate: Shift to advanced Type II safety helmets integrating mandatory chin straps and energy-absorbing liners. Safety Authority:
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At A Glance: Little Rock District Change of Command New Commander: Col. Walter T. Allard. Outgoing Commander: Col. Eric R. Swenson (reassigned to the USACE New York District). Ceremony Location: Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas (May 22, 2026).
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At A Glance: Dam Safety National Portfolio: USACE manages approx. 740 dams providing flood risk management, navigation, and hydropower. St. Paul District: Manages 32 dams, including 13 navigation locks on the Mississippi River. Monitoring Tools: Uses Automated Data Acquisition Systems
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At A Glance: Operation Chromite The Conflict: The Korean War (June 1950 invasion). The Engineer: LTC Edward Rowny, Corps Engineer in the Far East Command Plans Section. The Strategy: An ambitious amphibious landing behind enemy lines to relieve the Pusan
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At A Glance: Patricia M. Sullivan Retirement Honoree: Patricia M. Sullivan, Senior Executive Service (SES). Service Record: More than 41 years of dedicated service to ERDC and USACE. Final Role: ERDC Deputy Director (since 2023). Awards: Superior Civilian Service Award,
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