19 Sep 2013

Raystown Lake promotes water safety, art education through chalk art

For the second year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake hosted “Chalk on the Walk”, a

18 Sep 2013

Baltimore District, partners team up for Labor Day water rescue simulation

Did you know it only takes less than a half cup of water in your lungs to drown?  Whether you are a

18 Sep 2013

International visitors tour Poplar Island, explore environmental protection methods

The Baltimore District and Maryland Port Administration hosted a delegation of 22 environmentalists,

18 Sep 2013

International visitors tour Poplar Island, explore environmental protection methods

The Baltimore District and Maryland Port Administration hosted a delegation of 22 environmentalists, government officials and scholars from 20 different countries for a tour of the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration project at Poplar Island.

1 Jul 2013

Corps celebrates America's Great Outdoors, opens new pathway

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. -- A new 2.3 mile pathway around the Seven Points Recreation Area -- made 100 percent out of recycled materials - should reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety, and provide a healthy alternate to driving. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District celebrated an America's Great Outdoors event to officially open Raystown Lake's Greenside Pathway, June 20.

25 Jun 2013

Corps celebrates America’s Great Outdoors, opens new pathway

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. – A new 2.3 mile pathway around the Seven Points Recreation Area – made 100 percent out of recycled materials - should reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety, and provide a healthy alternate to driving.

18 Jun 2013

Sergeant Major of the Army visits Washington Aqueduct

Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III came to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct recently to visit the people charged with a unique and vital but frequently unseen mission. The Washington Aqueduct is a federally-owned and operated public water supply agency that produces an average of 160 million gallons of water daily at two treatment plants in the District of Columbia.

17 Jun 2013

SMA Chandler visits the Washington Aqueduct

Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III came to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Washington Aqueduct June 5 to visit the people charged with a unique and vital but frequently unseen mission.

26 Feb 2013

Local Boy Scout completes Poplar Island service project, earns Eagle Scout rank

Tree swallows have found homes in newly designed, assembled and installed bird boxes courtesy of

18 Oct 2012

STEM programs connect students with District employees

After attending the "Easy as Pi" event sponsored by the Baltimore Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) last spring, some students are better equipped with what they need to do to excel in a specific field.

12 Dec 2011

Huntsville team supports flood victims

On Sept. 8, a tropical storm brought heavy flooding in the Susquehanna River Valley, and FEMA assigned a temporary housing mission to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The housing planning and response team (PRT) from Huntsville Center took the mission to support residents rendered homeless by the Susquehanna River flood.