Roughly 15 people, including those representing several Congressional offices, learned about the barge and towboat industry August 14 during a special “Waterways 101” session sponsored by Ingram Barge Company with… Read More
Waterways Council Inc.
Waterways Council Inc. is a national organization that advocates for a modern, efficient and well-maintained system of inland waterways, including lock and dam infrastructure, and channel maintenance.
A trio of panelists during an Inland Marine Expo (IMX) education session looked at waterway infrastructure across the country and the challenge of project reliability and cost overruns. Read More
On the stage of the Inland Marine Expo, Tracy Zea, president and CEO of Waterways Council Inc. (WCI), called Kentucky Lock the worst, most embarrassing project the Corps… Read More
The Corps of Engineers released its Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan May 15, with funds allocated for Chickamauga, Montgomery and T.J. O’Brien Locks. The Bayou Sorrel… Read More
A new year always opens up exhilarating vistas. This year also brings more uncertainties than usual. The new presidential administration has promised to undo much of what the previous… Read More
A newly released study commissioned by the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) helps to identify the benefits of the inland waterways and its many users. The study, “Benefits and Beneficiaries of… Read More
The announcement of the finalized and reconciled Water Resources Development Act moving out of committee and the subsequent approval of the full House of Representatives on December 10 was… Read More
Michael Connor, assistant secretary of the Army-Civil Works, announced on October 24 that he would step down from his position after three years of service. His announcement came before… Read More
Representatives from national publications and Chattanooga, Tenn., media outlets gathered at Chickamauga Lock at Mile 471 of the Tennessee River August 19 both to tour the old lock, which opened… Read More
The Senate on July 31 confirmed Army Maj. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. as the next chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read More
