Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Paducah Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Name Change Executive Director Polly Brasher speaking during the presentation. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Executive Director Polly Brasher speaking during the presentation. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Paducah Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Name Change

August 22, 2023

The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is now the Inland Waterways Museum. As part of the museum’s 20th birthday celebration on August 14, staff announced the… Read More

Corps Breaks Ground On Upper Ohio Navigation Project Corps, government and industry leaders turn shovels of dirt to ceremonially kick off the project. (photo by Shelley Byrne)

Corps, government and industry leaders turn shovels of dirt to ceremonially kick off the project. (photo by Shelley Byrne)

Corps Breaks Ground On Upper Ohio Navigation Project

August 18, 2023

The first shovels of dirt were turned ceremonially on August 11 at Montgomery Locks and Dam to mark the beginning of construction for phase one of the Upper… Read More

WCI Advocates For Increased Waterways Funding Crews working in Charleroi Lock. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

WCI Advocates For Increased Waterways Funding

August 18, 2023

Stressing the need for full and efficient funding for lock construction, Waterways Council Inc. hosted members of the media on a tour of Pittsburgh area projects August 9-11. Read More

Brandon Road Agreement Remains Elusive

August 4, 2023

State legislatures in Michigan and Illinois have now both passed funding measures that will help fund construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, designed to keep invasive carp from… Read More

Illinois Waterway Closure On Schedule At Halfway Point Unique view of the filling/emptying culverts inside the lock wall at Marseilles Lock and Dam. (Photo by Paul Rohde, Waterways Council Inc.)

Unique view of the filling/emptying culverts inside the lock wall at Marseilles Lock and Dam. (Photo by Paul Rohde, Waterways Council Inc.)

Illinois Waterway Closure On Schedule At Halfway Point

August 4, 2023

As the work passes the halfway point, three closed and dewatered locks and dams on the Illinois Waterway are on schedule for reopening September 30. “It’s on… Read More

Communication Key As Corps Prepares For Low-Water Conditions

July 27, 2023

The Corps of Engineers is being proactive in preparing for low-water levels in 2023 that could approach those of last year, according to a briefing to the Inland Waterways… Read More

IWUB Requests Federal Funding For Cost Overruns The new, 1,200-foot lock chamber is being built next to the existing 600-foot lock chamber at Kentucky Lock and Dam in Gilbertsville, Ky.

The new, 1,200-foot lock chamber is being built next to the existing 600-foot lock chamber at Kentucky Lock and Dam in Gilbertsville, Ky.

IWUB Requests Federal Funding For Cost Overruns

July 27, 2023

During the July 20 meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB) in Paducah, Ky., the board voted unanimously to recommend that the remaining cost for several… Read More

Commentary: LST Tour Teaches Importance Of Remembering The Past Author Shelley Byrne (center) with her grandparents Chester Street and Mary Street in front of LST-325 on the Paducah Riverfront in 2003. (Photo by Lance Dennee)

Author Shelley Byrne (center) with her grandparents Chester Street and Mary Street in front of LST-325 on the Paducah Riverfront in 2003. (Photo by Lance Dennee)

Commentary: LST Tour Teaches Importance Of Remembering The Past

July 24, 2023

While the nation may owe the victory in World War II in part to the amphibious Landing Ship, Tanks (LSTs) that played such a large role in D-Day and… Read More

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer LST-325 will make its annual cruise in August and September, visiting LaCrosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa, and Hannibal, Mo. The amphibious ship served in World War II, including in the D-Day invasion. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

LST-325 will make its annual cruise in August and September, visiting LaCrosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa, and Hannibal, Mo. The amphibious ship served in World War II, including in the D-Day invasion. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer

July 24, 2023

Those interested in volunteering their time for a few weeks could have the unique opportunity to serve on a World War II amphibious ship. LST-325, the only operational… Read More

New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History “Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of Ohio River Locks and Dams 52 and 53, 1928-2018” details the history of the wicket dams along the lower Ohio River that were replaced when Olmsted Locks and Dam came online in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

“Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of Ohio River Locks and Dams 52 and 53, 1928-2018” details the history of the wicket dams along the lower Ohio River that were replaced when Olmsted Locks and Dam came online in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History

July 7, 2023

“Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of Ohio River Locks and Dams 52 and 53, 1928-2018” details the history of the wicket dams along the lower Ohio… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne