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    Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, Kentucky, releases water on Feb. 26, 2025 to return to normal pool elevation after water was held back from recent heavy rains to prevent flooding in downstream communities. Wolf Creek Dam at Lake Cumberland is one of six flood control reservoirs, and the largest, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District along the Cumberland River. (USACE photo by Michael Davis)

    Managing the Cumberland River: How the Corps works to reduce flood risk

    When heavy rain falls across Tennessee and Kentucky, many people wonder: What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers doing to manage the water? The answer is a complex, coordinated effort involving monitoring, real-time decision-making, and strategic dam operations designed to reduce flood risks along the Cumberland River system. While flood control is one of the Corps’ primary missions, the reality is that nature does not always cooperate. The USACE Nashville District’s highly trained engineers, dam operators, and other water management professionals carefully balance the flow of water through the system—holding back water when possible and releasing it in a controlled manner to minimize damage downstream.
  • Hydrogen-powered fuel cell forklift at North Riverside Illinois Army National Guard

    ERDC leads demonstration of hydrogen fueled equipment at National Guard site in Illinois

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is advancing energy resiliency and reliability by using hydrogen as a sustainable, renewable energy source. ERDC-CERL is spearheading research and development efforts to integrate hydrogen energy solutions into military operations, aiming to provide clean backup energy systems that enhance the energy independence of Department of Defense (DoD) installations.
  • Lt. Gen. William "Butch" Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, views wildfire damage Jan. 24 in Pacific Palisades, California. USACE Los Angeles District received a mission from FEMA Jan. 17 to assist with debris removal in support of the State of California following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

    USACE continues wildfire debris removal efforts in Altadena, Pacific Palisades

    On Jan. 7, two large wildfires swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burning more than 50,000 acres and destroying more than 16,000 structures — becoming one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

  • New England District Construction Team travels overseas to aid Sister District

    When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District (NAU), put out a call for assistance to administrate construction projects due to an employee shortage last fall, five members of the New England District’s (NAE) Construction Division volunteered to assist. The deployments resulted in much needed manpower for NAU and numerous benefits for NAE’s construction team members. Some of these benefits included the unique experience international travel in direct support of the warfighter and NATO, as well as working closely with foreign counterparts throughout Europe. This deployment served as a great learning and networking experience that will stay with them for the rest of their careers.
  • Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deputy commanding general for Civil Works and Emergency Operations, center, talks to engineers, and program and project managers for the Prado Dam Spillway Modification Project during a March 4 visit to Prado Dam in Corona, California.

    Army senior leader tours Whittier Narrows, Prado dams

    An Army senior leader joined a group of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders and subject-matter experts to tour two dams March 4 in USACE Los Angeles District’s area of operations.