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News Release Archive

12 Jun 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reopen Tompkins Campground June 30; extends 2025 recreation season
Tompkins Campground at the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes project in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, will reopen on Monday, June 30 and will remain open until Tuesday, October 14, extending its normal recreation season closure by nearly six weeks.
30 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joins state response to Allegany County flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operation
30 May 2025
Jennings Randolph Lake selected as 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight site
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, owned and operated Jennings Randolph
23 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce temporary Tatman Run Beach closure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has closed Tatman Run Beach due to a high level of E. coli bacteria found in a water sample taken from the swimming area. The beach will reopen when water sample results are cleared for public access and the bacteria level is back within the “safe” range for swimming. The boat launch and picnic shelter will remain open, and the area will still be open for non-swimming day-use activities. Additionally, this closure does not affect Seven Points Beach which will remain open for the holiday weekend.
21 May 2025
Raystown Lake reminds visitors to practice water safety ahead of Memorial Day
The Raystown Lake project, owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water ahead of the 2025 recreation season.
19 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to receive $218 million in funding for Civil Works projects across mid-Atlantic region
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project.
5 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces temporary partial closure of Raystown Lake for dam maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close the area of
30 Apr 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft 2025 Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes Master Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lake Projects that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years.
15 Apr 2025
Army Corps announces temporary Snyder's Run Boat Launch Area closure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch and the road leading to the top of the Raystown Dam from April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025 to complete road surface repairs and paving work in these recreation areas.
10 Apr 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Ives Run concession lease availability
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is now accepting proposals for a five-year concession lease at the Tioga-Hammond Lakes Ives Run Recreation Area. Proposals will be accepted through Thursday, May 1, 2025.