8 May 2025

USACE Europe District takes fall safety seriously across the continent

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry across both the United States and Europe. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 falls from elevation represented nearly 40 percent of construction deaths in the United States and are a leading cause of construction deaths across Europe as well.

2 May 2024

Safety: The throughline of the Francis Scott Key Bridge response

In the response for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, safety is paramount to the success of the Unified Command's efforts.

7 Oct 2022

USACE announces October closure dates for South Service Road near Sandwich Recreation Center

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that a portion of the South

12 Aug 2022

Water level lowered at Black Rock Lake to allow for repairs to dam, debris cleanup

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District announced today that the water level

6 Jul 2022

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

30 Jun 2022

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

10 Sep 2021

USACE District to close East Brimfield Lake waters Sept. 14 for milfoil and fanwort treatment application

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the waters at East

20 Aug 2021

USACE closes East Brimfield Lake waters Aug. 24 for milfoil and fanwort treatment application

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the waters at East

13 Aug 2021

East Brimfield Lake waters closed to the public on Aug. 17 for 24 hours

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District announced today that the waters at

13 Aug 2021

East Brimfield Lake waters closed to the public on Aug. 17 for 24 hours

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District announced today that the waters at

9 Aug 2021

Otter Brook Lake Beach, Surry Mountain Lake Beach parks to remain closed for rest of season due to flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the parks at Otter Brook

9 Aug 2021

Otter Brook Lake Beach, Surry Mountain Lake Beach parks to remain closed for rest of season due to flooding

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the parks at Otter

14 May 2021

USACE Bourne Bridge repair work complete; all travel lanes expected to open this afternoon

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that repair work on the

2 Oct 2020

Army Corps announces installation of Jennings Randolph Lake Downstream Early Warning System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has installed a year-round early warning system at Jennings Randolph Lake intended to notify downstream public users of impending rapid increases in water levels, and to evacuate the river immediately to higher ground for their safety.

17 Aug 2020

Corps of Engineers participating in virtual National Safety Stand-Down 2020

Originally scheduled for May 4-8, the event is rescheduled for Sept. 14 -18. USACE is expanding on OSHA’s efforts to include fall prevention in the workplace to encompass all elements of the USACE mission.

17 Aug 2020

Corps of Engineers participating in virtual National Safety Stand-Down 2020

Originally scheduled for May 4-8, the event is rescheduled for Sept. 14 -18. USACE is expanding on OSHA’s efforts to include fall prevention in the workplace to encompass all elements of the USACE mission.

15 May 2019

PSA – Army Corps reminds boaters of safe boating practices around Poplar Island ahead of National Safe Boating Week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is urging boaters to carry out safe boating practices in the Chesapeake Bay this National Safe Boating Week, as ongoing construction activities continue near Poplar Island.

22 Feb 2019

Philly District to make repairs on Chesapeake City Bridge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District announced repair work on the Chesapeake City Bridge will begin late March 2019 and is expected to be completed by late June 2019.  

15 Feb 2019

Baltimore District kicks off inlet navigation improvement project with State of Maryland, Worcester County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Worcester County signed a Project Partnership Agreement Feb. 14 to start work on a navigation improvement project to address sediment accumulation, or shoaling, within the Ocean City Inlet.

6 Feb 2019

Embracing CE-SOHMS: A cornerstone of our District Vision

“A Team Making a Difference, Building Things That Matter.” This is how I define the true mission of

6 Feb 2019

Embracing Safety Management: A cornerstone of Europe District's Vision

“A Team Making a Difference, Building Things That Matter.” This is how I define the true mission of

8 Jan 2019

Repair work to St. Georges Bridge nears completion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor Freyssinet, Inc. continue to make repairs to the St. Georges Bridge. Work includes replacement of 45 floor beam covers and more than 7,000 bolts and rivets on the underside of the structure, and replacement of all deck joint strip seals. Work is expected to be completed around the end of January.

10 Dec 2018

Baltimore District crews dredging roughly 2 million cubic yards of material from six harbor channels

Crews will begin removing approximately 2 million cubic yards of material today from shipping channels leading to the Port of Baltimore as part of a contract managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

8 Nov 2018

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Mr. Ryan A. Fisher Visits New York District

Mr. Ryan A. Fisher, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) joined District Commander Col. Thomas Asbery and members of the New York District and North Atlantic Division on November 7th and New York District’s Civil Works missions.

3 Oct 2018

Corps of Engineers, MassDOT announce cooperation agreement memorandum and new Bourne Bridge maintenance schedule

The New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that scheduled maintenance on the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal is being shifted to the spring season next year.

14 Sep 2018

STURGIS Nuclear Decommissioning Completed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Team

No challenge is too complex for this team of experts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team has recently completed a very complex and unique project phase by finishing the decommissioning of the Army’s first and only floating nuclear reactor prototype – the MH-1A aboard the STURGIS.

12 Dec 2017

Safety exercise at Jennings Randolph Lake promotes multiagency cooperation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works alongside local, state and federal partners to ensure staff

12 Dec 2017

Safety exercise at Jennings Randolph Lake promotes multiagency cooperation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works alongside local, state and federal partners to ensure staff

21 Nov 2017

Gathright Dam Stakeholders Meeting

On November 2, 2017, Col. Jason Kelly, along with several key members of the Norfolk District, met with stakeholders, partners, and local citizens concerning flood control, low flow augmentation, recreation, and hydropower. Nestled in the hills of Covington, Virginia stakeholders were taken on a tour of Gathright Dam, which was immediately followed by an in-depth discussion on Gathright Dam. Several of the key speakers included: Col. Jason Kelly, Raymond Dridge, Matthew McKeehan, Anthony Lockridge, Alicia Farrow, Robin Williams, and Owen Reece. Also contributing to the discussion were representatives from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Attached are the slides and information from that meeting.

28 Aug 2017

North Atlantic Division and Districts Hurricane Harvey Support

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) North Atlantic Division and its districts are deploying four staff members to Texas to support the federal government’s Hurricane Harvey response.