Baltimore District News Releases

Army Corps works to restore Raystown Lake of heavy rain impacts from Hurricane Ida remnants

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is managing the impacts of flooding at Raystown Lake after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida passed through the region from Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. USACE officials are taking precautionary measures to protect the public by implementing temporary closures to some of Raystown Lake’s campgrounds and facilities that rest near the water.

Raystown Lake to Participate in Operation Dry Water Campaign, July 2-4

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:20:31 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign July 2 – 4, 2021, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAFBC) as part of a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.

Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes facility openings, face mask & life jacket requirements

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), will open Ives Run Campground from May 1, 2021, until Oct. 31, 2021. The Cowanesque Lake, Tompkins Campground, will open from May 15, 2021, until Labor Day. USACE reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees to wear a face mask in all USACE buildings and facilities or outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Army Corps announces installation of Jennings Randolph Lake Downstream Early Warning System

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has installed a year-round early warning system at Jennings Randolph Lake intended to notify downstream public users of impending rapid increases in water levels, and to evacuate the river immediately to higher ground for their safety.