18 Dec 2020

That’s a Wrap: Corps Concludes East Branch Dam Repair Project

A big dam problem required a big dam solution. After seven years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is wrapping up the East Branch Dam Cutoff Wall Rehabilitation project in Elk County, Pennsylvania.

30 Oct 2020

Eroded Streambank Wall Gets an Extreme Makeover

Approximately 20 people gathered near what appeared to be an insignificant wall to celebrate the completion of a project that has an enormous impact on six communities.

28 Oct 2020

Eroding bank at Lick Run has been restored

To signify the Streambank Protection Project's completion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with Pleasant Hills Authority, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 21.

20 Sep 2018

Sayers dam successfully prevents major Tropical Depression Gordon and Florence floods

After rainfall from Tropical Depression Gordon had already inundated Foster Joseph Sayers Lake and Tropical Depression Florence was on its way, Baltimore District personnel answered the call to protect the surrounding communities from major floods.

23 May 2017

Corps, Saudi delegation discuss flood risk management

A 10-member delegation of government and military professionals from Saudi Arabia received a

23 May 2017

Corps, Saudi delegation discuss flood risk management

A 10-member delegation of government and military professionals from Saudi Arabia received a

29 Mar 2017

Army Corps, Susquehanna River Basin Commission partner to provide data to FEMA to revise flood maps in Pennsylvania

March 9, 2017, marked the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s first day in the field on Swatara Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River in east central Pennsylvania, for a project in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, to provide information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III that will help FEMA update their flood risk maps.

29 Mar 2017

Army Corps, Susquehanna River Basin Commission partner to provide data to FEMA to revise flood maps in Pennsylvania

March 9, 2017, marked the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s first day in the field on Swatara Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River in east central Pennsylvania, for a project in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, to provide information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III that will help FEMA update their flood risk maps.

6 Jun 2016

Corps participates in President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative that connects fourth graders with nature

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomed fourth-grade students to several of

6 Jun 2016

Corps participates in President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative that connects fourth graders with nature

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomed fourth-grade students to several of

6 Jun 2016

Corps participates in President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative that connects fourth graders with nature

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomed fourth-grade students to several of

16 May 2016

Corps joins more than 100 volunteers on a mission to be a part of the solution to Raystown Lake pollution

Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), along with 130 volunteers,

16 May 2016

Corps joins more than 100 volunteers on a mission to be a part of the solution to Raystown Lake pollution

Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), along with 130 volunteers,

16 May 2016

Corps joins more than 100 volunteers on a mission to be a part of the solution to Raystown Lake pollution

Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), along with 130 volunteers,

10 Feb 2016

Army Corps employee honored for stopping runaway vehicle at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Command Sgt. Major Antonio Jones and Baltimore District

10 Feb 2016

Army Corps employee honored for stopping runaway vehicle at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Command Sgt. Major Antonio Jones and Baltimore District

9 Dec 2015

Savannah’s power team generates national recognition

SAVANNAH, Ga. — As the Northeast confronted the trauma of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Savannah District’s emergency power team mobilized as part of an interagency response to support the New York Engineer District and provide relief to the ravished region.

29 Jul 2014

Change in climate impacts levee project

Since 1968, the Wyoming Valley Levee Project prevented more than $7.6 billion dollars in flood

13 Mar 2013

Pennsylvania Silver Jackets release on-line flood risk management resource

During a flood, residents and business owners are overwhelmed with pressing needs so information

6 Aug 2012

Corps Rangers: Reach, Throw, Row, Don't Go!

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Crooked Creek Lake Park Rangers presented a water safety program for a day camp at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA in Kittanning, Pa.

6 Aug 2012

Historical commission recognizes Mon River navigation

A historical marker recognizing the Monongahela River Navigation System as one of the nation's most historically successful river systems was dedicated the Monongahela River at Locks and Dam 3.

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.