26 Aug 2024

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR 2024 SEASON

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced that the recreation area at Hop

28 Jun 2024

Swimming Area Closed at Blue Marsh Lake

Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is currently restricted due to high bacteria levels. Water tests will be done daily until the levels return to a safe level for public use. This only affects the water area, picnicking and boating will not be restricted at the lake. We would also like to remind those visitors that choose to enter the water at other areas of the lake, that the water in those areas is not tested and that swimming at Blue Marsh Lake is “swim at your own risk.” Updates will be provided as conditions change.

24 May 2024

Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury closes swimming area following excessive rainfall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the swimming area at Hop

15 Sep 2017

Officials to delay opening Dismal Swamp Canal until end of October

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have delayed reopening the Dismal Swamp Canal until late October. “Recent weather events have delayed progress, and the latest condition survey of Turners Cut showed that additional dredging was needed,” said Keith Lockwood, Norfolk District Operations Branch chief.

7 Aug 2017

Dismal Swamp Canal scheduled to reopen in September

The Dismal Swamp Canal is scheduled to reopen to vessel traffic by the end of September, with the Lake Drummond Reservation and Feeder Ditch opening to canoes and kayaks on August 18, officials said.

7 Aug 2017

Dismal Swamp Canal scheduled to reopen in September

The Dismal Swamp Canal is scheduled to reopen to vessel traffic by the end of September, with the Lake Drummond Reservation and Feeder Ditch opening to canoes and kayaks on August 18, officials said.

18 May 2017

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through May 21.

17 May 2017

Corps announces timeline to reopen Dismal Swamp Canal

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a goal of opening the Dismal Swamp Canal to its full 6-foot depth later this summer.

17 May 2017

Corps announces timeline to reopen Dismal Swamp Canal

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a goal of opening the Dismal Swamp Canal to its full 6-foot depth later this summer.

13 Dec 2016

Norfolk District closes Dismal Swamp Canal indefinitely

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced that the Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed indefinitely.

13 Dec 2016

Norfolk District closes Dismal Swamp Canal indefinitely

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced that the Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed indefinitely.

12 Dec 2016

Corps schedules 15-minute closures at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge to traffic for 15 minute intervals Wednesday, Dec. 14, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

26 Jul 2016

Norfolk District schedules 30-minute closure at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge here to traffic early Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016 from 5:30 to 6 a.m. During that time, contractors will replace a portion of the wood bridge railing that was damaged by a vehicle.

17 Jun 2016

Fort Norfolk closure extended through June 26

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the current Fort Norfolk closure through June 26.

8 Jun 2016

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through June 19.

8 Jun 2016

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through June 19.

6 Nov 2015

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Nov. 12-27 as contractors perform various landscape repairs to the historic War of 1812-era coastal fortification.