Story by Brannen Parrish | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District | 01.12.2026
Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to Abhe & Svoboda Inc. of Jordan, Minnesota, January 9, 2026 The contract calls for tainter gate repairs at W. D. Mayo Lock and Dam 14 in Spiro, Oklahoma....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dillon Grimsley | U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes | 12.31.2025
Coast Guard Sector Detroit is set to activate its Great Lakes Regulated Navigation Area; specifically, a safety zone in Saginaw Bay, Michigan at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026....
Story by Stacey Reese | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District | 12.31.2025
SALLISAW, Okla. – Navigation is a key mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Below the surface of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, conditions constantly change. As water levels rise and fall, sediment shifts, and unseen hazards can quickly turn a safe passage down the river into a more dangerous journey....
Story by Andre Hampton | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District | 12.29.2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers first performed work at Huron Harbor in 1906, widening the pier from 120 feet to 180 feet to accommodate the larger vessels that drove industry and the local economy. Today, more than a century later, major repairs are underway to ensure the harbor continues to function safely and reliably....
Story by Leon Roberts | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District | 12.01.2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Retiree Jeff Ross, who culminated a lengthy career as a regional technical specialist in support of the regional fleet within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division before retiring in 2022, received the Distinguished Civilian Award yesterday, highlighting exceptional achievements with the Nashville District....
Story by Patrick Moes | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District | 11.26.2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The last tow of the 2025 Upper Mississippi River navigation season departed St. Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Motor Vessel Sierra Dawn departed late afternoon enroute to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, with 12 barges....
Story by Darian Wilson | Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific | 11.17.2025
SAN DIEGO - Scientists at Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific are advancing navigation technology through quantum-enhanced fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs). Their research focuses on mitigating noise and enhancing photon flux in quantum FOGs to achieve unparalleled angular rotation sensitivity, vital for naval navigation and operational superiority, particularly in GPS-denied......
Story by Nicole Celestine | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District | 11.03.2025
Maintenance dredging of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River, in Snohomish River, Everett, Washington, will begin Nov. 4, 2025. Operations will run 24/7 and are expected to be completed Feb. 14, 2026....
