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    Brig. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commanding general in Cincinnati, makes a statement during a media availability at Old Hickory Dam in Old Hickory, Tenn., March 29, 2016. He stressed that dam safety is the Corps' priority at Old Hickory Dam that is maintained and operated by the Nashville District.

    Corps general discusses dam safety issues at Old Hickory Dam with Nashville leaders

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2016) – During a visit to Nashville and Old Hickory Dam today, Brig. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division and regional Corps authority on Old Hickory Dam safety issues, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, Tennessee 5th District congressman, and members of their staffs met to discuss safety concerns local leaders have regarding the operation of a quarry adjacent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Old Hickory Dam.
  • The Environmental Laboratory’s Dena Dickerson, shown with her show dog, Jada, used her canine training and field trial expertise to test a possible solution to chase off birds causing extensive damages at Oklahoma’s Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam. The impressive experiment with Panda, her own border collie, resulted in the Corps’ Tulsa District purchase of border collie Ellie, who keeps the facility clear of thousands of cormorants and gulls

    EL’s Dickerson uses animal expertise to solve lock and dam problem

    Like scientists and engineers, border collies are problem-solvers, so Research Biologist Dena
  • From 22-24 March 2016 the Leadership Development Program held a section in Huntington District. The regional leadership development session included presentations provided by David Dale and several senior leaders throughout the district.

    Leadership Development Program Visit

    From 22-24 March 2016 the Leadership Development Program held a section in Huntington District. The regional leadership development session included presentations provided by David Dale and several senior leaders throughout the district. Topics included discussions on leadership and character as well as an overview of the Dam Safety Modification Mandatory Center of Expertise, Planning Center of Expertise for Inland Navigation and Regulatory Program. The group was given insight to strategic planning and new technologies with 3D printing. The group was also toured the Mingo Logan Mountain Laurel Complex.
  • Bryce Carmichael and Kent Smith met St. Joseph Catholic School students to discuss engineering and show them how USACE uses various structures to reduce flooding impacts. The students observing the flood plain management model.

    Huntington Distric STEM Activities

    Bryce Carmichael and Kent Smith met St. Joseph Catholic School students to discuss engineering and show them how USACE uses various structures to reduce flooding impacts. The students observing the flood plain management model.
  • Water Conservation Day

    STEM Support for Southside Elementary School's Water Conservation Day

    Andrew Johnson, Wildlife Biologist from the Huntington District’s Water Resources Section, participated in the City of Huntington’s Southside Elementary School’s Water Conservation Day. He used the District's watershed model that was operated by Marshall University students to demonstrate biodiversity of freshwater streams. The district’s booth displayed fish posters, insect books, and a variety of mussel shells collected from streams within the District. This important STEM outreach event was truly successful due to the tremendous efforts of Andrew Johnson and the students from Marshall University.