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.

3 Jun 2026

Corps of Engineers, City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Sewer Authority Sign Agreement to Protect City’s Only Wastewater Treatment Facility

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the City of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Sewer

27 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re-opens the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center shoreline in Canal Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re-opens the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center shoreline in Canal Park with a ceremony on June 4, 2026, from 11-11:30 a.m., CDT outside of the Visitor Center. The re-opening ceremony will celebrate the completion of a $3 million construction project to improve the shoreline.

21 May 2026

USACE awards Brandon Road Interbasin Project design services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to obtain critical design, engineering, and analytical services to advance the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). Black & Veatch-Stantec BRIP JV, of Overland Park, Kansas, was awarded the contract on April 23, for architect-engineer services to support the project.

21 May 2026

Soo Locks airspace restrictions remain active, violations subject to enforcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District reminds the public that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated the airspace over the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as restricted airspace. Under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §99.7, unauthorized drone operations over the Soo Locks are prohibited due to national security, defense, and public safety concerns. The FAA issued a Special Security Instruction (SSI) to help protect the Soo Locks and surrounding critical infrastructure. See figure 1.

20 May 2026

Center Hill Dam road closure scheduled for May 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing State Highway 141/96 at Center Hill Dam on Thursday, May 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow crews to safely move heavy equipment for spillway gate replacements. The closure facilitates the ongoing rehabilitation of spillway gates to upgrade flood risk and water management infrastructure within the Cumberland River Basin.