12 Jul 2019

Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. David C. Park assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. Kristen N. Dahle during a July 12th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room. Park became the 60th commander in the District's 153 year history. 

15 Feb 2013

Army Corps repairs canal bulkhead with innovative project

POINT PLEASANT, NJ -- When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs to repair a dam outlet, marine bulkhead or any other infrastructure submerged in the water, it presents an engineering challenge. The added variable can make repairs more difficult, costly and time-consuming.

28 Jun 2012

USACE Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. John C. Becking assumed command from Lt. Col. Philip M. Secrist III during a June 26, 2012 ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room.

27 Jun 2012

Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. John

14 Jun 2012

Get Outdoors Day makes a splash at Blue Marsh Lake

More than 1000 people celebrated the great outdoors at Blue Marsh Lake on June 9 with kayaking, hiking, fishing and various outdoor and water safety activities.

30 Apr 2012

Philadelphia fish passage proving successful

Four years ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District completed construction on a rebuilt fish ladder at the Fairmount Dam in Philadelphia.

2 Mar 2012

Project Spotlight: Lower Assunpink Creek Ecosystem Restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District and the City of Trenton are working to restore part of the Assunpink Creek ecosystem.