8 Nov 2024

Corps of Engineers restricts access to Great Crossings Bridge at Youghiogheny River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing that due to unknown bridge stability and public safety concerns, public access to the Great Crossings Bridge at Youghiogheny River Lake is being restricted.

7 Nov 2024

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use

7 Nov 2024

Shafer takes his expertise to Germany

Matthew Shafer, geologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District, was recently

5 Nov 2024

Notice to Boaters: Interruptions to Black Rock Lock Traffic

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will conduct a geotechnical investigation in the Black Rock Lock from November 4 through mid-December, causing an interruption to traffic through the lock. During this time, commercial and recreational vessels must give 48 hours’ notice to the Lockmaster to coordinate travel through the lock. Commercial vessels will be given preference to ensure the flow of commerce between Lake Erie, the Black Rock Channel, and the upper Niagara River. The Lockmaster and Black Rock Lock staff can be contacted by phone at 716-879-4403 and by radio at VHF-16.

5 Nov 2024

$3M shoreline project to begin near Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth

A $3 million construction project to improve the lakeshore near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota is set to begin in late fall 2024. The project will construct a shoreline protection system comprised of a concrete tee-wall armored by a stone revetment to decrease the adverse effects of weather and wave damage. The improvements will provide needed upgrades to the 200 feet of pedestrian walkway and ultimately connect the City of Duluth's Lake Walk structure to the Duluth Ship Canal North Pier.

4 Nov 2024

Allison Stefanelli dives into environmental waters and returns to biology interests

Allison Stefanelli had a passion for the outdoors and all things nature from an early age. When it came time to start her career after college, she decided to go in a direction that still involved the environment and nature but not to the extent that she’s used to experiencing. That changed after speaking to someone from the Corps of Engineers.

30 Oct 2024

Innovative DamBot transforms dam inspections, increases personnel safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s dam safety team, along with members from the

29 Oct 2024

Scoop and restore: Army Corps removes sediment from river channels designed to safeguard Johnstown from catastrophic floods

Two excavators are loading soil into dump trucks at the bottom of the Conemaugh River. One load at a time, the trucks are removing sediment and vegetation to restore the Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project, safeguarding lives and property.

28 Oct 2024

Soo Locks Visitor Center closes for 2024 season

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District closes the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 for the 2024 season. Visitor Center hours for the remainder of Oct. are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for the month of October and will transition to winter hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Nov. 1.

28 Oct 2024

Smith Springs Recreation Area to close for winter season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will close Smith Springs Recreation Area on J. Percy Priest Lake on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, and reopen the park on Monday, March 3, 2025.