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.

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 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.

Army Corps, partners conducting monitoring in New Jersey estuaries and back bay marshes

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partners are conducting monitoring in multiple locations along the marshes and in the waterways behind Seven Mile Island in Cape May County, N.J.

Bald Eagle fledgling rescued at Raystown Lake Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District staff, and Pennsylvania Game Commission officers successfully coordinated the rescue of a grounded bald eaglet fledgling (or flying away from) the eagle's nest at Raystown Lake Dam, June 29, 2021.

Raystown Lake to Participate in Operation Dry Water Campaign, July 2-4

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:20:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign July 2 – 4, 2021, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAFBC) as part of a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.

Edge Cable Holdings USA, LLC seeks permit for proposed work in Nahant Bay, Massachusetts

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

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

Vermont Agency of Transportation seeks permit for proposed work along former Lamoille Valley Railroad

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

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

USACE senior leaders visit Philadelphia District

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:27:00 GMT

Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Maj. Gen. Butch Graham, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, visited Philadelphia District projects and met with partners in Delaware and Maryland on June 15-16, 2021.

Army Corps to conduct repairs on St. Georges Bridge

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor Freyssinet, Inc. will be completing joint seal repairs on the St. Georges Bridge in Delaware. Work will begin Monday June 14 and last for about two weeks. Both lanes of the bridge will remain open during the project; however, a lane shift through the bike lane may be enacted.

President’s FY22 budget funds New England District flood risk operations and maintenance projects

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

With the release of the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) for the U.S. Army Corps of

President’s FY22 budget funds New England District flood risk operations and maintenance projects

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

With the release of the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) for the U.S. Army Corps of

Army Corps to receive nearly $40 million in President's proposed fiscal 2022 budget to construct Chesapeake Bay restoration projects

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT

The President’s proposed budget for fiscal 2022 released May 28, 2021, includes nearly $40 million in Civil Works funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, to construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that benefit the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.