Corps of Engineers Seeks Photos for Annual Calendar

November 13, 2026

The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District projects on the Great Lakes, such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal harbors and channels will earn a spot in the 2027 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. November 13, with winners determined by public voting on Facebook.

Photos must be submitted by email to LREphotocontest@usace.army.mil in a JPEG(.jpg) format, with a minimum file size of 2 MB and maximum file size of 12 MB.

The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their winning photo.

Corps of Engineers officials will upload digital photo submissions to an album on the Detroit District Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/USACEDetroitDistrict/ November 16, and tally public voting through ‘likes’ until 9:00 a.m. November 23.

By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by official contest instructions and rules, found at: https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/77985.

For more details, contact Detroit District Public Affairs at LREphotocontest@usace.army.mil. See less

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District