4 Mar 2025

A legacy of service: Mark Eddings' 38-year journey with USACE

After nearly four decades of dedicated service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Park Ranger Mark Eddings, is retiring. His career spans a remarkable 38 years, with 19 spent in the Little Rock District. From his early days in Tulsa to his final years in Little Rock, Eddings’ journey has been shaped by his passion for environmental stewardship and a deep connection to the lands he served.

18 Aug 2023

Heat safety is a team effort

Summertime in the Natural State conjures up images of boating, swimming, grilling out with friends and family and holiday gatherings. However, summertime also means periods of extreme heat conditions. Over the last several weeks, heat indices of more than 105 degrees have caused a record number of Arkansans to suffer from heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

9 Jun 2023

USACE signs agreement with Arkansas Waterways Commission to update tow haulage at Murray Lock and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District entered into a cost-share Memorandum of Agreement with the Arkansas Waterways Commission to update tow haulage equipment at Murray Lock and Dam on June 9 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

19 May 2023

May 20-26 declared as Safe Boating Week in Arkansas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District in partnership with the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Entergy attended a Safe Boating Week Proclamation ceremony where Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders declared May 20-26 as Safe Boating Week in the Natural State.

18 Apr 2023

International Boating and Water Safety Summit 2023

Little Rock District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. ChaTom “CT” Warren was a keynote speaker along with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Wayne Arquin Jr., at this year’s International Boating and Water Safety Summit hosted by the National Safe Boating Council in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 16.

17 Feb 2023

Little Rock District National Engineers Week Employee Spotlights-2023

In honor of National Engineers Week, we will be introducing you to some of the best and brightest engineering minds we have in the Little Rock District.

17 Feb 2023

National Engineers Week - 2023

Engineer Week is a celebration that takes place on the third week of February annually because it coincides with President George Washington’s birthday. This is significant, since Washington is considered our Nation’s first engineer, and he also appointed the first engineer officers to the U.S. Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution.

22 Sep 2022

USACE Archaeological Program

When you think “archaeology” do you think “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?” Probably not. Archaeology brings up images of Indiana Jones, dusty tombs and getting chased out of caverns by giant rolling boulders. Yet, despite this, USACE curates the second largest collection of cultural resources in the United States, second only to the Smithsonian Institution.

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.