USACE Louisville District successfully completed prescribed burns yesterday to keep lake visitors safe and help the local ecosystem thrive at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, Kentucky.
While fire might seem destructive, it’s actually a tool for managing public lands.
Here’s why we intentionally use fire:
• Clears the clutter by burning off dead "thatch" and thick underbrush.
• Reduces risk by removing hazardous fuels from the forest floor.
• Boosts native growth by opening up the canopy, allowing native grasses and forbs to take root and flourish.
“Prescribed burns are essential for the long-term health of Barren River Lake,” said Chris DeSmit, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator. “By carefully applying fire under...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $12.8 million contract to Kramer North America, LLC, out of Plain, Wisconsin, March 25, to upgrade lock and dam infrastructure on the Mississippi River.
