10 Jul 2026

Ongoing USACE improvements to Keweenaw Waterway Breakwater continue through summer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, is requesting beach traffic park at a nearby pavilion during its $1.8 million critical infrastructure modifications to the breakwater at the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance near Houghton, Michigan. Ongoing construction began in late June and is expected to be complete by Oct. 1.

7 Jul 2026

Pittsburgh District, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission to host open house meetings for initial Chartiers Creek watershed study proposals

The U.S. Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (USACE) and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) will co-host multiple open house-style meetings for the public to learn about the progress and early considerations of the Chartiers Creek feasibility study. Representatives from USACE and SPC will be available at stations to answer questions about the study, discuss proposed risk-reduction measures, and collect community feedback on the study’s direction.

6 Jul 2026

Corps of Engineers Continues Critical Repairs to Bird Island Pier

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded Great Lakes Dock and Marine and Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River, totaling $15.52 million, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection of the City of Buffalo’s main drinking water source.

6 Jul 2026

Corps of Engineers to conduct armor stone placement at Grand Haven south pierhead

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting structural stabilization work at the Grand Haven south pierhead between July 9-13. This project will require temporary closures to pedestrian traffic near the lighthouse to ensure public safety. 

2 Jul 2026

Corps of Engineers seeks office lease proposals in Nashville area

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites real estate professionals and property owners to submit potential office space solutions in the Nashville area.

1 Jul 2026

Corps of Engineers begins dredging and research operations in St. Joseph Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will commence maintenance dredging in the outer harbor of St. Joseph, Michigan, in early July. Viking Marine Construction, LLC., of Holland, Michigan, will dredge approximately 83,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal navigation channel in the harbor. The hydraulic dredging will use a submerged pipeline to move sediment a half mile south of the harbor. The project is scheduled to be completed at the end of August.

30 Jun 2026

Repair Work Continues on Dunkirk Breakwater

The Dunkirk outer breakwater rehabilitation project continues this summer as the first phase of repairs nears completion. The breakwater is critical to safe navigation in Dunkirk Harbor and has sustained damage from years of wave and ice exposure. The first phase of repairs fixed approximately 1,850 feet of the structure, with a second phase ongoing now through November 2026 to repair the remaining 450 feet.

26 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Welcomes New Commander

Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, a Muskegon, Michigan native and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District on June 26. Anderson will lead the district's more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 35 commercial and recreational Great Lakes harbors, environmental remediation of sites contaminated by the Manhattan Project, operation of the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area and the historic Black Rock Lock, as well as many other roles across more than 38,000 square miles.

12 Jun 2026

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

In observance of its birthday on June 16, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees, specifically covering boat launch ramps and swimming beaches, at over 2,800 recreation areas nationwide. This waiver does not apply to camping, specialized facilities, or group events, and visitors are encouraged to confirm site availability before traveling. To locate available sites, including those within the Nashville District which manages 280 recreation sites and hosted over 22.5 million visitors in FY25, the public can utilize the USACE recreation website or Recreation.gov. The Nashville District maintains critical civil works and water resource operations across seven states, balancing flood risk, navigation, hydropower, and recreation.

10 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps’ birthday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces it will waive day-use fees at all district-operated recreation areas in observance of the Army Corps’ birthday, June 16.