USACE Chicago District postpones Morgan Shoal NEPA public review meeting due to lapse in federal appropriations

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is postponing the planned National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public meeting for the shoreline project, Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction (45th – 51st Street), due to the current lapse in federal funding and resulting government shutdown. The meeting, which had been scheduled for Thursday October 9th, at 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Kennicott Park Fieldhouse, 4434 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, will be rescheduled. The Chicago District remains committed to holding a public meeting and engaging with the community as soon as normal operations resume.

During the funding lapse, the Chicago District is scaling back non-essential activities, including public meetings and outreach events. Operations supported by previously appropriated funds will continue where authorized, and critical functions such as navigation infrastructure operations and emergency response readiness remain in place.

The NEPA public review period is currently open and will be extended to accommodate postponement of the public meeting. While the October 9th meeting is postponed, members of the public still have the opportunity to provide written comments. Emailed comments should be sent to: morganshoalNEPA@usace.army.mil
Project information and NEPA documentation can be found on the USACE Chicago District website: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Article/4112328/morgan-shoal/

“Public input is vital to our work, and we remain committed to keeping the community informed and engaged in the Morgan Shoal project,” said Col. Kenneth P. Rockwell, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District. “While this temporary funding lapse pauses certain outreach activities, our team continues to ensure that critical operations across the region remain ready and supported.”

Updates will be posted on the Chicago District’s website and official social media channels as information becomes available.