USACE Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operations Center on Feb. 20 under Public Law 84-99, in support of the Washington, D.C. Emergency Declaration for Potomac Interceptor Collapse Response efforts.

The Baltimore District issued its Section 404/10/408/103 permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore.

Ten-month period from concept to construction completion supports Caisson Detachment's ceremonial operations at Arlington, and is part of a larger USACE mission that includes renovation of the platoon’s historic stables, as well as acquisition of an equine training facility in norther Virginia.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is urging boaters in the Chesapeake Bay to steer clear of ongoing construction activities near the Mid-Bay Island Project, located adjacent to the islands of James and Barren in western Dorchester County.