13 Jun 2022

Federal Register Notice to Solicit Input on Priority Policy Initiatives to Modernize Civil Works

The Department of the Army, Civil Works, to include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (together, “Army”), are publishing this notice to announce an effort to modernize the Civil Works program of the Corps through a number of related policy initiatives.

10 May 2022

The Taming of La Riviera Blanche

Beginning life in Northwest Arkansas as a small spring, the White River is known for its trout fishing and for the flood control reservoirs that impound it throughout Arkansas and Missouri. This 22 minute film is a restored history of the region, the river, and the building of the Table Rock Dam.

25 Apr 2022

USACE Little Rock Dive Team celebrates 50 years of success

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Dive Team recently received a safety award for 50 years of successful dive missions.

18 Feb 2022

DeJuan Carter receives Black Engineer of the Year Award

DeJuan Carter, chief of engineering and construction division for the Little Rock District is receiving a Modern Day and Technology award at the Black Engineer of the Year awards ceremony on Feb. 18, 2022.

16 Dec 2021

Little Rock District Commander, Col. Eric Noe presents safety award to the Ross Group

Little Rock District Commander, Col. Eric Noe in partnership with the USACE Louisville District presents an Excellence in Safety Award to the Ross Group.

3 Dec 2021

USACE employee’s great uncle accounted for from World War II

After 80 years, long time U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee Tim Peter’s great uncle, Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class George M. Gooch, finally returned home to be laid to rest.

22 Nov 2021

Riverview Park: past, present, and future

Raging Arkansas River flows wiped out Riverview Park in Dardanelle, Arkansas and compromised the rock covered bank that protects the electrical switchyard at the Dardanelle Hydropower Plant during the 2019 spring flood.

8 Sep 2021

A look back at the career of Louis O.D. Kealer

Louis O.D. Kealer’s career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was impressive. He had contact with literally thousands of persons in the Yell, Logan, and Perry county areas, as well as over the state of Arkansas, during his 50 year career – 42 years at Blue Mountain and Nimrod Lakes. Even if you didn’t know Mr. Kealer personally you may be interested in this as a partial history of the two lakes.

2 Jun 2021

Fish selected as 2021 SWL Engineer of the Year

Ray Fish was recently selected as the 2021 SWL Engineer of the Year for the Little Rock District. Fish is a registered professional electrical engineer in the state of Arkansas, a member of the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the International Society for Automation.

11 May 2021

Beaver Lake Land Acquisition Study Open Comment Period Begins

The public comment period for the Beaver Lake Land Acquisition Study starts May 11th and lasts through June 10th.

15 Apr 2021

Cherokee Park Reopens April 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District announces that beginning April 15, Cherokee Park near Morrilton, Arkansas will be available for reservations.

2 Apr 2021

Little Rock District conducts flood fighting technique training

The Little Rock District recently conducted flood fighting technique training at the Greers Ferry Lake Project Office.

26 Mar 2021

Christening the S/V Peevy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System christened a new survey vessel at a ceremony held at the Russellville Marine Terminal on March 9, 2021.

26 Mar 2021

MKARNS 50th Anniversary Kickoff Media Event

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System hosted a media day event March 9, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the System that strategically connects the heartland of the United States with the rest of the world.

25 Feb 2021

Little Rock District Engineers recognized at 2021 BEYA awards

Little Rock District civil engineers, Elmo Webb and Roderick Gaines both received awards in the Outstanding Achievement in New Technology category at the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA).

19 Feb 2021

US Army Corps of Engineers - Building Strong Career Fair

WE'RE HIRING! Join us for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division Virtual Job Fair! When: March 2, 2021. You can chat with an USACE hiring official in real-time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. FREE to jobseekers, career opportunities offered nationwide!

25 Nov 2020

Native American Indian Heritage Month Employee Spotlight - Aaron Boswell

In honor of Native American Indian Heritage Month, we are highlighting some of our employees in the Little Rock District. First up is Aaron Boswell, from our Pine Bluff Site Office.

15 Oct 2020

Work nears completion on Conway and Pope County Levee

In 2019, floods damaged levees across the Arkansas River Valley. As part of a joint effort with levee districts throughout the state, the Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rushed to identify the damage and make repairs. Now, with fall crisp in the air, contractors working in the newly consolidated levee district of Conway and Pope County, are well ahead of schedule.

15 Sep 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Willis Bullard

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting some of our employees in the Little Rock District. First up is Willis Bullard from our Regulatory Division.

24 Aug 2020

National Hydropower Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the largest owner-operator of hydroelectric power plants in the