News Stories

  • July

    Aitch Recreation Area Artesian Well to Reopen

    Following an extensive relocation project, the Artesian Well at Aitch Recreation Area of Raystown
  • Materials engineers help ensure U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project success in Poland

    POWIDZ, Poland -- With the construction of more than 50 munitions bunkers getting underway for the
  • District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for July 10

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Sunday, July 10 over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.
  • Army Corps of Engineers warns most water-related accidents and fatalities occur in July

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and fatalities occur at its lakes and river projects in July than in any other month. “July is the month when we normally see the most water-related accidents and fatalities so there is reason to be concerned,” said Pam Doty, USACE National Water Safety Program Manager. “We stress to the recreating public a number of things to be aware of while in, on, or near open water
  • Baltimore District Chief of Navigation Kevin Brennan retires following 37-year career with the Army Corps

    Kevin Brennan, Baltimore District’s long-time Navigation chief, is retiring in June 2022 following
  • Army Corps releases for public review draft plan to reduce coastal flood risk in Baltimore

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, along with the non-federal sponsor,
  • Army Corps Modernizes West Point Cyber Center for Future Leaders

    First Lieutenant Anne Schreiner, a contracting officer’s representative with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, knew early on she wanted to be an engineer.
  • June

    Industrial Hygienist awarded U.S. Army Guardian Safety Award

    Genet Tulu, Baltimore District industrial hygienist, was awarded the U.S. Army Guardian Safety Award, June 7, 2022. Ms. Tulu was presented the award at the Post Theater on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Harford County, Md.
  • Army Corps shares update on construction schedule for Jadwin Dam improvements

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor, Mohawk Valley Materials of Marcy, NY, will soon begin construction on improvements at the General Edgar Jadwin Dam in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Jadwin Dam is located on Dyberry Creek north of the borough of Honesdale in Wayne County. It’s a dry dam with no permanent pool of water behind it. A multi-year risk assessment recommended making improvements to the upstream embankment of the dam to reduce risk. The $4.9 million contract will include the installation of a geosynthetic liner system on part of the upstream slope and crest of the dam.
  • USACE announces closure of Hop Brook Lake swimming area due to bacteria levels in water

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the swimming area at
  • Division welcomes new commander

    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.
  • District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for June 27

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 27 over the federal property on Craney Island.
  • USACE seeks comments on proposed Maine DOT project work in Kennebec River in Waterville

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct
  • The Washington Aqueduct | Modernization

    For nearly 170 years, the Washington Aqueduct, a division of Baltimore District, has provided potable drinking water for the District of Columbia, later expanding coverage to Virginia’s Arlington and Fairfax Counties in 1927 and 1947, respectively. Under the direction of Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee S. Pinchasin and Washington Aqueduct General Manager Rudy Chow, the Aqueduct is several years into an evolutionary, mission-essential modernization plan that will usher in a new era for the historic water utility. The plan, or Evolution 2030, centers around an intensive asset management strategy, as well as data system upgrades that will result in critical infrastructure renewal, improved water security, and ensured continuity for the Aqueduct. 
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces signing of Chief’s Report for New York & New Jersey Harbor Deepening and Channel Improvements Study

    NEW YORK — Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, Commanding General, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and 55th Chief of Engineers, recently signed the New York & New Jersey Harbor Deepening and Channel Improvements (NY&NJHDCI) Chief's Report. The Port of New York and New Jersey is the busiest container port on the East and Gulf Coasts and the second busiest container gateway in the United States. The Chief’s Report recommends bend widenings and channel deepening in the existing -50 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) datum channels; and in Ambrose Channel, currently -58 feet MLLW.
  • North Hartland Lake beach and boat ramp to close August 15 for construction work

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the beach and boat ramp
  • Army Corps to switch traffic pattern on SR-1 Bridge

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor are continuing work to replace the concrete deck overlay on the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (SR-1) in Delaware. Lane restrictions will be in place periodically over several months. Traffic patterns will be altered on June 10-15.
  • Reflecting on Hurricane Agnes 50 Years Later

    Half a century ago, in late June 1972, one of the most devasting and historic hurricanes the United States had experienced formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Agnes made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 storm. It was downgraded as it traveled north and was a tropical storm when it made another landfall in New York and merged with a non-tropical storm system over Pennsylvania, causing significant and widespread damage throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Rainfall from Agnes caused catastrophic inland flooding, the geographic scale of which had not been seen in decades. Tragically, 128 people lost their lives across eight states, with the states hardest hit being Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Virginia. Across the eastern United States, more than 362,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes due to the flooding, including 222,000 in Pennsylvania alone.
  • Reflecting on Hurricane Agnes 50 Years Later

    Half a century ago, in late June 1972, one of the most devasting and historic hurricanes the United
  • Infrastructure Program Enhances Cooperation, Collaboration Between U.S. and Poland

    U.S. and Polish officials marked the beginning of the Poland Provided Infrastructure (PPI) program with a groundbreaking ceremony for a munitions storage area in Powidz, Poland June 2. This project is funded by the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP), Poland and the United States Air Force. The project is being executed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed as part of the PPI program through our strong bi-lateral partnership.
  • Army Corps releases draft report, environmental assessment for Metro DC coastal storm study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, along with the non- federal sponsor,
  • May

    Army Corps recognizes Dam Safety Awareness Day at Jennings Randolph Lake; promotes safety for downstream communities

    May 31 is nationally known as Dam Safety Awareness Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
  • Army Corps shares SR-1 Bridge traffic update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor are continuing work to replace the concrete deck overlay on the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (SR-1) in Delaware. Lane restrictions will be in place periodically over several months. Traffic patterns will be altered on June 2-3 (delayed from late May). In addition, the contractor will be closing the ramp from US Route 13 to northbound SR-1 from June 1 to June 14 nightly between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.  
  • District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for May 31

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment during a timeframe of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 over the federal property on Craney Island.
  • USACE Elm Brook Park in Hopkinton to open for recreation season May 28

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that Elm Brook Park in
  • DCV Hayward Leads the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week NYC

    NEW YORK-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Drift Collection Vessel HAYWARD sailed alongside U.S. Naval Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault ship USS Battan (LHD 5), Military Sealift ships, and U.S. Coast Guard vessels in the parade of ships that entered New York Harbor May 25th to participate in Fleet Week 2022, a week-long event celebrating the maritime services.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2022 Civil Works Appropriations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program on May 25, 2022. On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103, of which Division D is the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Act). Of the $8.3 billion in appropriations provided for the Army Civil Works program, approximately $7.9 billion is appropriated in five accounts: Investigations; Construction; Operation and Maintenance; Mississippi River and Tributaries; and the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP).
  • Army Corps shares update on SR-1 Bridge repairs and traffic patterns

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor are continuing work to replace the concrete deck overlay on the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (SR-1) in Delaware. Lane restrictions will be in place periodically over several months. Traffic patterns will be altered from May 24-June 1.  
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces completion of the Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Barrier Phase I Study

    NEW YORK — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and the non-Federal sponsor, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) announces the completion of the Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Barrier Phase 1 Study.
  • Army Corps shares Public Notice on Prompton Dam & Reservoir Master Plan Revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District is completing a revision of the Prompton Dam and Reservoir Master Plan, which was last updated in 1971.