Baltimore District News

Washington Aqueduct enhances water quality monitoring to safeguard drinking water

Pentagon News — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:32:16 GMT

In a continuous effort to safeguard the region’s drinking water, the Washington Aqueduct has recently upgraded its state-of-the-art data sonde at the Great Falls intake. The primary goal for installing the data sonde was to ensure the Aqueduct is fully prepared to detect and manage algae events in the Potomac River before they can impact the treatment process.

Freedom Center IV Barracks Open at Fort Meade, Housing 380 Enlisted Warfighters

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, cut the ribbon July 30 on the Freedom Center IV Barracks, delivering two new four-story buildings that will house 380 enlisted Service members supporting the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command and other mission partners at Fort Meade.

Baltimore District public affairs specialists recognized with USACE, Army awards

Sophia Henry — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:05:44 GMT

Whether responding to historic challenges like the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse by coordinating the critical salvage of debris from the harbor, or constructing modern barracks to support service members, the district is constantly at work behind the scenes to keep communities safe, connected, and prosperous. Bringing these vital stories to light is the mission of a specialized team within the district, the Public Affairs Office. The Public Affairs team works to inform, engage, and educate both local communities and internal teams through strategic communications.

From Dredge to Delta: USACE, Partners Restore Roughly 70 Acres of Wetlands at Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMT

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, project to restore degraded wetlands at the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area has reached completion, turning eroding marsh into critical nesting habitat for threatened bird species while keeping the Wicomico River open for commercial navigation.

Georgetown Castle Restoration and Partial Reconstruction

Pentagon News — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:07:00 GMT

HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE The Georgetown Castle, situated at the Georgetown Reservoir, was originally

Community Unites with USACE Rangers to Pull More Than a Ton of Trash from Raystown Lake

Jeremy Todd — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Raystown Lake, a Baltimore District flood risk management project, hosted its annual Lake Cleanup Day on May 2, 2026, removing more than a ton of trash from the lake and its shoreline.

USACE Baltimore District Strengthens Partnership with Veteran Foundation

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:12:00 GMT

Following the conclusion of the 30-year Spring Valley Formerly Utilized Defense Site project in Washington, D.C., the Baltimore District donated an 80-by-40-foot steel building to the Hyner Lodge Foundation outside Lock Haven, PA, providing the foundation with a horse barn and storage facility that supports its programs for wounded, injured, and disabled veterans and their families.

Baltimore District team refines regulatory process, recognized with national innovation award

Thomas I. Deaton — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:05:00 GMT

This past fall, regulatory experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Baltimore District garnered a USACE “Innovation of the Year” award for efforts that may reshape how the agency evaluates vulnerable ecosystems nationwide.

Mission First: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivers Old Guard Interim Stables less than one year after request

Jeremy Todd — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:17:00 GMT

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) faced a seemingly impossible challenge last winter — design and build a removable, 10,000-square-foot equine facility on a site adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery in less than a year — the solution came not from conventional construction practices, but from innovative collaboration with industry partners.

In Baltimore’s Harbor and Channels, USACE Reaches from History to Hybrid Power

Thomas I. Deaton — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Two hundred years ago, the first Army engineers began carving the way for some of the earliest maritime traffic into Baltimore, opening waterways to commerce, beginning the initial discussions of Bay health and of ecological stewardship, and joining the rivers of the Bay’s ancient hydrography in etching a record of their presence across the region’s landscape as the Susquehanna, Potomac, Choptank, and Patapsco had long done. They do it still.

Raystown Dam Flood Gate Systems Enter Latest Phase of Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Jeremy Todd — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:44:00 GMT

In May on Raystown Lake near Hesston, Pa., while visitors enjoyed recreational activities upstream, a diving operation was underway 170 feet below the surface where repairs continued to the 52-year-old structure that protects downstream communities along the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. It's the latest phase in a series of construction contracts improving the flood gate systems at the dam.

Jennings Randolph Lake Plants Native Chestnuts in National Conservation Program

Jeremy Todd — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:24:00 GMT

Jennings Randolph Lake staff and volunteers planted 40 American chestnut seedlings along Sunset Trail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, owned and operated recreation site, June 7, 2025. This effort comes as part of a national conservation program that chose the Corps park as one of only 19 spotlight sites across the country.

Building for Warriors: US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Transforms Fort Meade Living Quarters

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:37:00 GMT

At Fort Meade, Maryland, a transformation is rising from the ground. Two multi-story buildings stand as proof of a decade-long vision now taking physical form—the Freedom Center barracks project, a team effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and the Intelligence Community that promises to set new standards for military housing in the digital age.

Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager retires after over four decades of federal service

Nicole Strong — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:56:00 GMT

After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community.

USACE Baltimore District Capital Area Office Breaks Ground on Military Working Dog Hospital

Jeremy Todd — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:13:49 GMT

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Behind the secure gates of Fort Belvoir, ground has been broken for a new $21.9 million veterinary center that will transform medical care for the military's four-legged service members. The planned facility, with its advanced surgical suites and specialized rehabilitation areas, represents the Department of Defense's commitment to maintaining the health of its vital canine force.

Generations on the Water

Nicole Strong, Thomas Deaton, Jeremy Todd — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:04:00 GMT

Born in Cecil County, Baltimore District’s Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for the family boat, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father, Jeff, who operated survey vessels for the Baltimore District from 2014 to 2018. But when a container ship struck the Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and blocking a vital shipping channel, another member of this family of Maryland watermen, Jacob’s brother Matthew, found his path converging with his brother’s in an unexpected way.

USACE Public Affairs - Ensuring Trust & Transparency During the Key Bridge Response

Kurt Rauschenberg — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:56:00 GMT

When the sun rose over the Patapsco River on March 26, it unmasked a shadow of tragedy and despair. The historic Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed, the M/V DALI sat immovable in the Fort McHenry Federal Channel, six lives were lost, thousands were out of work and the flow of commerce into and out of the Port of Baltimore was brought to a halt. Knowing the mission to come, it was that morning when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Public Affairs Office would rally its extensive communications capabilities.

USACE Responds to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Nicole Strong — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:12:00 GMT

In the early morning of March 26, 2024, crew aboard Motor Vessel DALI issued the mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. The collapse of this pivotal piece of infrastructure sent eight construction workers into the Patapsco River below, taking the lives of six of them.

Versatile Ecologist Takes on Multiple Roles to Ensure Smooth Operations at Unified Command Center

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In the heart of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), where efficiency is paramount and every role is critical, Amani Khalil stands out as a beacon of adaptability and expertise.

Baltimore Native Leads Coordination Efforts for US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore in Key Bridge Response

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In the heart of Baltimore, Kimberly Matthews, a design manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, stands at the forefront of disaster mitigation efforts, orchestrating a seamless coordination between USACE engineers and architectural engineering firms.