30 Mar 2026

Lockport Lock Scheduled Closure for Critical Repair

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct critical repairs to Lockport Lock and Dam requiring a scheduled closure of the lock chamber from March 31 through May 19, 2026.

23 Mar 2026

Corps of Engineers Delivering Critical Repairs to Great Sodus Bay Breakwater

Final work is getting underway this week on critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project is part of a two-year, $6.7 million project, ensuring the harbor’s viability and its contributions to the local and national economy, as well as protection of some of the area’s best waterfront opportunities.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and cause no more than minimal adverse environmental impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources separately or on a cumulative basis. Activities range from work associated with aids to navigation and utility lines to residential developments and maintenance activities.

16 Mar 2026

USACE announces temporary closure of public access to McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and overlook area

Due to increased force protection conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing all public access to the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and Shippingport Island, effective immediately.

10 Mar 2026

Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during typical Great Lakes ice conditions.