19 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to receive $218 million in funding for Civil Works projects across mid-Atlantic region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project.

19 May 2025

Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on May 21

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on May 21st, over the federal property on Craney Island.

19 May 2025

Army Corps to share update on remediation at former DuPont Chambers Works site

NOTE - this event has been postponed by Salem County from May 21, 2025 to July 23, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District will present an update regarding the ongoing remediation at the former DuPont Chambers Works site in Deepwater, N.J. The presentation will take place at the beginning of the Salem County Commissioner’s meeting at the Salem County Historic Courthouse (104 Market Street, Salem, NJ). The meeting will now take place on July 23, 2025.

16 May 2025

Update of Limited Services and Operational Changes Effecting Memorial Day Weekend Recreation at Blue Marsh Lake

In April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, announced access area closures for paving and construction activities that could affect the access during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and the implementation of operational changes and reductions in services at Blue Marsh Lake due to staffing shortages during the 2025 recreation season.

15 May 2025

U.S. Engineering Team Assesses Colón, Panama’s Infrastructure Challenges, Strengthening Bilateral Partnership

A team from the U.S. Army’s 553rd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance (FEST-A) drove around important parts of the city of Colón, Panama, surveying the stormwater and wastewater systems on May 13, 2025. The survey was designed to find ways to bolster the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama while addressing one of Panama’s largest city’s long-standing infrastructure issues.

8 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests.

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.

5 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces temporary partial closure of Raystown Lake for dam maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close the area of

30 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft 2025 Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lake Projects that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years.

25 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Announces Reduction of Services and Operational Changes at Blue Marsh Lake for 2025 Recreation Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, which oversees the operations of numerous Flood Risk Management and recreation sites throughout the Delaware River Basin, will be implementing operational changes and reductions in services at Blue Marsh Lake due to staffing shortages during the 2025 recreation season. Staffing shortages are due to the inability to hire seasonal staff because of the current federal hiring freeze. USACE staff will continue to prioritize tasks essential to public health and safety, such as dam operations for flood protection and emergency response readiness.

24 Apr 2025

Quality of life projects transforming Wetzel Housing Area in Baumholder

The Army is investing more than $700 million in projects at the Wetzel Housing Area as part of its commitment to quality of life for families stationed overseas.

23 Apr 2025

The Little Known History of USACE in Vietnam

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played a pivotal yet often underrecognized role in supporting military operations and infrastructure development. The 18th Engineer Brigade, reactivated in July 1965, was central to these efforts. Deploying to South Vietnam in September 1965, the brigade was tasked with overseeing Army engineering operations until the establishment of the U.S. Army Engineer Command, Vietnam, in late 1966.

23 Apr 2025

Army Corps Provides Modern Space for U.S. Marine Recruiting Command at Fort Hamilton

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has completed a major building renovation at Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, NY) to accommodate personnel from the 1st U.S. Marine Corps District (1MCD) currently located on Long Island an hour east of Manhattan.

23 Apr 2025

Army Engineers help DoDEA bring schools into the 21st century

Providing a 21st century educational experience for the 25,000 children of DoD personnel stationed overseas requires creativity, innovation and a whole lot of engineering.

18 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Public Information Sessions in Support of Public Comment for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update

NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the start of a 30-day public comment period for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update. We encourage all interested parties to review the report and provide written feedback for consideration.

15 Apr 2025

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Partnership between U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Modernization Efforts

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have entered into a long-term agreement for the revitalization and modernization of USMMA’s campus located in Kings Point, New York. The initial 10-year agreement was signed on April 11th during a ceremony at USMMA by Brig. Gen. John Lloyd for USACE and VADM Joanna Nunan for USMMA.

15 Apr 2025

Army Corps announces temporary Snyder's Run Boat Launch Area closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch and the road leading to the top of the Raystown Dam from April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025 to complete road surface repairs and paving work in these recreation areas.

15 Apr 2025

Public Meeting for the Byram River Project to discuss the Pre-Construction Engineering and Design (PED) Phase

Who: New York – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District along with Congressman Himes will host a Public Meeting to provide status update on the design progress for the Byram River Basin Flood Risk Management Project.

15 Apr 2025

STATUS UPDATE: Access Restrictions for Paving Projects at Blue Marsh Lake

LEESPORT, PA (15 APRIL 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District had announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways.

11 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District Assists in Helicopter Recovery Operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District’s Drift Collection Vessel Driftmaster and Survey Vessel Dobrin, recovered the helicopter involved in yesterday’s incident on the Hudson River.

11 Apr 2025

Work begins on newest USAG Wiesbaden school on Clay Kaserne

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, in close collaboration with the Department of Defense Education Activity, the garrison and local German partners, is managing construction of a state-of-the-art school that will serve nearly 300 students.

10 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Ives Run concession lease availability

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is now accepting proposals for a five-year concession lease at the Tioga-Hammond Lakes Ives Run Recreation Area. Proposals will be accepted through Thursday, May 1, 2025.

9 Apr 2025

Building a Stronger Corps: Longtime Regional Workforce Development Specialist Reflects on Career of Mentorship

Sandra Duerinck, the North Atlantic Division's regional workforce development specialist, retires after spending the last 16 years of her career with the division.

9 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces Spillway Maintenance Project at the Cowanesque Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, which oversees operations of the Cowanesque Lake Project, located in Tioga County, Penn. and lies on the Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville, Penn. is set to begin a construction project to enhance the spillway infrastructure at Cowanesque Dam. The spillway is a feature of the dam that was constructed in the late 1970s as an emergency overflow discharge for the lake, which runs approximately 1,200 linear feet. Since its construction, the spillway has never seen flow.

7 Apr 2025

Raystown Lake announces road opening for spring gobbler season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District announces the opening of Gate 28 - High Germany Road from April 26 - May 31, 2025 for spring gobbler season.

4 Apr 2025

Army Corps and contractor begin construction of new dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined contractors Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Royal IHC on April 4, 2025, in Panama City, FL for a steel cutting ceremony, kicking off construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District. The event was attended by USACE Headquarters, North Atlantic Division, Marine Design Center, and Philadelphia District leadership as well as Royal IHC and Eastern Shipbuilding Group leadership.

3 Apr 2025

Washington Aqueduct deploys water supply protection measures following fuel spill in Fairfax County

Washington Aqueduct crews have deployed absorbent boom at Potomac River water intakes to protect

28 Mar 2025

New England District Construction Team travels overseas to aid Sister District

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District (NAU), put out a call for assistance to administrate construction projects due to an employee shortage last fall, five members of the New England District’s (NAE) Construction Division volunteered to assist. The deployments resulted in much needed manpower for NAU and numerous benefits for NAE’s construction team members. Some of these benefits included the unique experience international travel in direct support of the warfighter and NATO, as well as working closely with foreign counterparts throughout Europe. This deployment served as a great learning and networking experience that will stay with them for the rest of their careers.

28 Mar 2025

Upcoming Closures For Paving Projects At Blue Marsh Lake

LEESPORT, PA (28 MARCH 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways.

18 Mar 2025

One of the Greatest Engineering Feats No One Talks About: The St. Lawrence Seaway

The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities, played a critical role in its construction, ensuring that the Great Lakes region could compete on the global stage.