4 Dec 2023

Louisville VA Medical Center reaches “Topping Out” milestone

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, along with partners from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Walsh-Turner JV, marked a major construction milestone for the new Louisville VA Medical Center during a Topping Out ceremony onsite Nov. 30.

8 Nov 2023

Retired soldier continues to serve on Louisville VA project

Louisville, Ky. – Dave Kopecky has worn quite a few hats, and military ranks, since he first enlisted in the Army in 1996. He went on to serve for 25 years before retiring from military service. Now he continues to serve the nation and other veterans as member of the Louisville District’s Louisville VA Medical Center construction team as a project engineer and contracting officer’s representative.

31 Oct 2023

Louisville District, Regional Repair Fleet partnership revolutionizes Ohio River infrastructure maintenance

The. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District works in partnership with The Great Lakes and

12 Oct 2023

Louisville District walks to support World Mental Health Day

The Louisville District recognized World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2023, with a walk organized

6 Oct 2023

Louisville District celebrates excellence at End of Year Awards Ceremony

The Louisville District hosted an End of Year awards ceremony to celebrate the end of another

5 Oct 2023

USACE and Fort Campbell break ground on microgrid project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District broke ground on a six-megawatt microgrid, Oct.

27 Sep 2023

POW relative’s remains coming home spurs pride in family, service and sacrifice

Bee Spring, Kentucky – Darren Smith, a natural resource specialist with Nolin River Lake in Bee Spring, Kentucky, has deep ties to the area around the lake, and those ties are about to become even deeper as the remains of his great uncle, a World War II Veteran, are to be brought home and buried at a local cemetery Oct. 1.

26 Sep 2023

Empowering the next generation: the importance of STEAM in schools

In today's rapidly advancing world, it has become increasingly important for students to develop a

22 Sep 2023

Louisville VAMC project reaches “bottoming out” milestone

Louisville, Ky. – For most construction projects, progress can be visually measured as structures start to come out of the ground and begin to take shape. This would not be possible without the foundations that transfers the loads of the vertical structures to the soil safely. Part of that foundation work can include the installation of drilled piers.

18 Sep 2023

Louisville District successfully renovates Little Rock Army Reserve Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently renovated, and turned over, the Little

13 Sep 2023

Division Commander makes first visit to the Louisville District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Brig. Gen. Mark C.

8 Sep 2023

District employees receive national recognition

Five Louisville District employees have recently been recognized at the national level for their

1 Sep 2023

USACE hosts workshop to help improve the future of the Green River Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, along with national, state and local partners

29 Aug 2023

Division commander visits Scott Air Force Base

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Quander visited Scott Air Force Base in Illinois Aug. 25, 2023, to see first-hand how the Louisville District is delivering key projects for the United States Air Force.

21 Aug 2023

Coombs' success in running mirrors success in USACE

Completing one marathon is an accomplishment for some and a goal for many others. For Craig Coombs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Support Section chief, that number is 51, or a marathon in every state plus Washington D.C. He has completed marathons in 18 states so far and has plans to complete five to six marathons per year until his goal is met. The 21-year Louisville District veteran’s first marathon was the Derby Festival Marathon in 2012. His approach to running is the same as his approach to successfully completing environmental projects for USACE - planning, maintaining consistency and celebrating the wins.

21 Aug 2023

Barren County's first mountain bike trail opens at Barren River Lake

An overgrown picnic area on the east side of US Route 31-E. in Lucas, Kentucky has received new life

18 Aug 2023

Dam Safety team performs periodic inspections at Green River Lock and Dams No. 1, 2

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District teammates from Dam Safety, Hydrology &

16 Aug 2023

Louisville District celebrates the groundbreaking for new Paddy's Run Flood Pump Station

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District joined Louisville and Jefferson County

5 Aug 2023

Green River Lake becomes temporary paratrooper 'drop zone'

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District park rangers worked with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department to safely cordon off an area within Green River Lake for Kentucky National Guard Soldiers to parachute, Aug. 5, 2023, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

31 Jul 2023

Regulatory Division plays vital role in protecting the nation's aquatic resources

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Regulatory Division plays a vital role in