North Atlantic Division News Releases

USACE North Atlantic Division districts receive $44 million to advance FUSRAP remediation efforts

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:34:00 GMT

Three of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division (NAD) districts have received a total of $44 million in additional funding to advance efforts under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to protect the health and well-being of communities and the environment.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service to Formalize Cooperation on Infrastructure Development

Press Operations — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division (USACE NAD) and Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service (SSTS) will formally sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on July 10, 2025.

Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:59:00 GMT

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share—all while ensuring no one making less than $400,000 per year pays more in taxes.

Division welcomes new commander

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division bids farewell to Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Tickner and welcomes Col. John P. Lloyd as commander during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2022, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y.

USACE NAD commander promoted to major general

Press Operations — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:51:00 GMT

On April 7, Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Tickner, USACE North Atlantic Division commander and division engineer, was promoted to the rank of major general.

Army Corps, Officials Kick Off Construction for Major Flood Risk Management Project on Long Island

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Earlier today, leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, gathered with elected officials and project partners at Fire Island Lighthouse, Bay Shore, NY, where an official ceremony kicked off commencement of construction for a major coastal-storm risk-management project. The Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project will reduce flood risk for Long Islanders along vulnerable areas of 83 miles of coastline in Suffolk County from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point. This comprehensive, $1.7 billion project includes a variety of features to reduce coastal flood risks.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Contract Award for St. Albans Columbarium Project

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:27:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, recently awarded a contract for

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Contract Award for Fire Island to Montauk Point Coastal-Storm Risk-Management Project

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:37:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, today announced a contract award of $47,469,180 to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC, of Houston, TX, for the first contract of the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Coastal-Storm Risk-Management Project. Work under the initial contract will reduce flood risk for vulnerable areas along an 83-mile stretch of Long Island’s barrier islands and back-bay communities from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point.

USACE North Atlantic Division Prepares for Tropical Depression Ida

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division is preparing for potential adverse weather impacts to the Northeast caused by Tropical Depression Ida.

Army Corps releases draft report for New Jersey Back Bays study

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the release of a draft report for the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes three storm surge barriers, two cross-bay barriers, and the elevation of more than 18,000 structures to reduce the risk of flood damages associated with storm surge. It’s important to note that the plan is subject to change. It has not yet been approved by higher authorities, including Congress, and has not been funded for implementation at the federal or state level.

East Brimfield Lake waters closed to the public on Aug. 17 for 24 hours

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District announced today that the waters at

Army Corps, State to host public meeting on Ocean City Inlet projects

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Worcester County, is hosting a hybrid public meeting Aug. 17, 2021, at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch at 13 Harrison Ave., from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This public meeting provides an opportunity to discuss two concurrent efforts: a navigation improvement project to address sediment accumulation in the Ocean City Inlet and a study on the scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park.

Otter Brook Lake Beach, Surry Mountain Lake Beach parks to remain closed for rest of season due to flooding

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the parks at Otter Brook

Army Corps, Prince George’s County sign agreement, moving Anacostia Watershed restoration forward

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE) have signed a Design Agreement that allows for the next steps in restoring the Anacostia Watershed in the county, which has suffered from years of environmental neglect.

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:35:00 GMT

Army Corps awards contract for renourishment of Ocean City beach

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, awarded a $15.7 million contract on August 2, 2021, for berm reconstruction in Ocean City, to Weeks Marine Inc., based in Cranford, New Jersey.

City of Portsmouth seeks permit for proposed work crossing New Hampshire’s Little Bay

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct

Greater Augusta Utility District seeks permit for proposed work in the Kennebec River

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2021 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Precipitation throughout the early part of the summer has enabled the Army Corps to schedule the first four increments of the plan

USACE Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

Press Operations — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. Ramon Brigantti assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. David Park during a July 9th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room. Brigantti became the 61st commander in the District's 155 year history.