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Sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam
Photo of the Week: A warm sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam in Rockville, Indiana. (USACE photo by Chris DeSmit)
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The 2019 Leadership Development Program Level 2 Graduates
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Leadership Development Program Level II participants graduated Aug. 15, 2019, in a ceremony held at the Romano Mazzoli Federal Building in Louisville, Kentucky. This 11-month professional development program is designed to help mold the future leaders of the Louisville District and the Corps of Engineers.
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Whittle takes command of Great Lakes and Ohio River Division
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle, Jr. took command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, July 12, 2019, during a ceremony presided over by the 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Leadership Development Program Level 1 class graduates
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Leadership Development Program level 1 participants graduated from the program July 9, 2019, in a ceremony held at the Romano Mazzoli Federal Building in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Green River celebrates 50th anniversary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Green River Lake celebrated its 50th anniversary with an event held at the visitor center June 15, 2019, to commemorate the monumental occasion.
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Falls City Engineer July/August 2019
The July/August issue of The Falls City Engineers includes new stories about Green River Lake celebrating its 50th anniversary, pollinator habitat at Cannelton Locks and Dam, mentoring and more. Check out all the great things the Louisville District has been doing.
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National Inventory of Dams
The 2018 National Inventory of Dams (NID) is now available! All charts, queries and maps reflect the most current NID database. The NID was populated using the 116th Congressional District information. State and federal dam regulators provided their data from May to November 2018 for inclusion in the 2018 database.
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Water Safety
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and more than 360 million visits per year. Please be careful in and around the water because even strong swimmers drown. Check out this website to find valuable tips and resources that could save your life or the life of someone you care about.
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Latest News Releases

Symposium to Advance Ohio River Basin Strategy
9/5/2019
Ohio River Basin stakeholders will have an opportunity to impact a basin-wide strategy document during an upcoming symposium. During this symposium, the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) will present a...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Rough River Lake Encroachment Resolution Plan update at public meetings Sept. 16th and Sept. 21st
9/3/2019 UPDATED
ROUGH RIVER LAKE, KY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two public meetings to update the public on the Rough River Lake Encroachment Resolution Plan (Plan).  Meetings will occur on Monday,...
Contract awarded for Green River Dam Stilling Basin work
8/20/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently awarded a contract for minor maintenance work to the stilling basin at the tailwater of Green River Dam in Campbellsville, Kentucky. This
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District applauds 2019 LDP II grads
8/20/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Leadership Development Program Level II participants graduated Aug. 15, 2019, in a ceremony held at the Romano Mazzoli Federal Building in...
PINK, BOOH provide insight to USACE contracting opportunities
8/9/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Louisville District, in conjunction with the University of Louisville’s Women’s Center, hosted the PINK, also known as Procurement...
What's all the buzz at Green River Lake?
8/6/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Green River Lake office is the home of approximately 20,000 honey bees in the interpretive live beehive tree exhibit at their visitor center in Campbellsville,...
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Louisville District Photos

A warm sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam in Rockville, Indiana. (USACE photo by Chris DeSmit)

Sep 11 2019

sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam

Chris DeSmit

A warm sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam in Rockville, Indiana.

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 Lightning at Newburgh Locks and Dam

Sep 04 2019

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Tre Barron

Electrifying morning at the Newburgh Locks and Dam along the Ohio River. (USACE Photo by Tre Barron)

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 Butterfly at Barren River Lake

Aug 29 2019

Butterfly at Barren River Lake

Alicia Cannon

A swallowtail butterfly lands on a cardinal flower at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, Ky.

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 2019 LDP Level 2 Graduates

Aug 27 2019

2019 LDP Level 2 Graduates

Jack Sweeney

2019 LDP Level 2 Graduates

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 The still lake mirrors trees at Brier Creek on Nolin River Lake in Bee Spring, Ky.

Aug 09 2019

The still lake mirrors trees at Nolin River Lake

Danielle Robertson

The still lake mirrors trees at Brier Creek on Nolin River Lake in Bee Spring, Ky.

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 A grey tree frog at Cave Run Lake

Aug 09 2019

A grey tree frog at Cave Run Lake

Gary Long

A grey tree frog clings to padlock at Cave Run Lake in Morehead, Ky.

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 The James M. Keen wicket lifter is hard at work at Olmsted Locks and Dam in Olmsted, Illinois. (USACE photo by Casey Shultz)

Aug 08 2019

The James M. Keen lifts wickets at Olmsted Locks and Dam

Casey Shultz

The James M. Keen wicket lifter is hard at work at Olmsted Locks and Dam in Olmsted, Illinois.

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 Smithland Lock and Dam aerial

Jul 31 2019

Smithland Lock and Dam aerial

Gary Grunwald

Smithland Lock and Dam's dewatered lock chamber is inspected by air.

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 Park Ranger JD Tucker waits patiently as he, and fellow rangers, prepare to paint water safety messages on bridge piers around Rough River Lake.

Jul 25 2019

Rangers use stencils to paint water safety messages on bridge piers around the lake

Adam Warren

Park Ranger JD Tucker waits patiently as he, and fellow rangers, prepare to paint water safety messages on bridge piers around Rough River Lake.

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 A young lake visitor kayaks for the first time at Rough River Lake

Jul 18 2019

A young lake visitor kayaks for the first time at Rough River Lake

Diane Stratton

A young lake visitor kayaks for the first time at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky. Thanks to the Rough River Lake life jacket loaner station, this visitor was properly fitted for a life jacket and was able to learn how to kayak that day.

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A warm sunrise over Cecil. M Harden Dam in Rockville, Indiana. (USACE photo by Chris DeSmit) Lightning at Newburgh Locks and Dam Butterfly at Barren River Lake 2019 LDP Level 2 Graduates The still lake mirrors trees at Brier Creek on Nolin River Lake in Bee Spring, Ky. A grey tree frog at Cave Run Lake The James M. Keen wicket lifter is hard at work at Olmsted Locks and Dam in Olmsted, Illinois. (USACE photo by Casey Shultz) Smithland Lock and Dam aerial Park Ranger JD Tucker waits patiently as he, and fellow rangers, prepare to paint water safety messages on bridge piers around Rough River Lake. A young lake visitor kayaks for the first time at Rough River Lake

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