12 May 2023

Allegheny, Monongahela locks to open on some weekends, holidays

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is notifying recreational boaters that the upper Allegheny River and the upper Monongahela River locks will be open during specific dates and times this summer.

3 Jan 2023

Corps to host third annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Shenango River Watchers, will host the third annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 7. Community members are invited to attend at the Chestnut Run Swim Beach at 500 Saranac Drive (SRSR 846), Transfer, PA 16150. The event will start at 9 a.m. with a presentation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

20 Sep 2022

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day-use fees typically charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 24.

6 Jul 2022

Corps to host Lock Fest 2022 at Allegheny River Lock 4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting the annual water-safety Lock Fest event at Allegheny River Lock 4 in Natrona, Pennsylvania. Lock Fest is an opportunity for members of the public of all ages to learn about water safety, aquatic wildlife, how to lock through a navigation chamber, and more.

16 Jun 2022

Corps to host virtual public scoping meeting on Shenango River Lake master plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting to kick off the Shenango River Lake master plan revision. The corps is seeking public input about environmental and recreational topics to consider while revising the master plan, which will guide the use of the lake’s natural resources for the next 25 years.

20 Apr 2022

Corps recreation sites host Earth Day celebration events

In recognition of Earth Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host events at several reservoirs across its multistate region. We invite the public to join us as we clean up the environment, plant trees and restore local ecosystems to support the earth for years to come.

10 Dec 2020

Corps to host first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host its first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 2021.