19 Apr 2020

Bowser Administration, U.S. Army Corps Announce Set-Up of DC Convention Center into Alternate Care Facility

In coordination with the Bowser Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has issued a design/build contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to convert the Walter E. Washington Convention Center into an alternate care facility to support the District’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). The goal is to never need to use the Convention Center, but by the first week of May, 500 beds will be ready.

26 Mar 2020

Army Corps inspects facilities across DC, Maryland and Pennsylvania for potential care site conversion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is performing site inspections across Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia to support a nationwide FEMA mission assignment to convert existing large spaces into alternate care sites to augment COVID-19 response efforts.

26 Mar 2020

How to assist Baltimore District during the pandemic as a contractor

Baltimore District appreciates the outpouring of support our District has received from private

20 Mar 2020

Raystown Lake camping closed in response to COVID-19, but areas remain open

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites indefinitely, effective immediately, due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Mar 2020

Army Corps to close recreation sites across Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, West Virginia in response to COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites effective immediately and lasting indefinitely due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures pertain to visitor centers, beaches, special events, volunteer activities, public meetings, interpretive programs and other public gatherings.

13 Feb 2020

Army Corps, Baltimore District receives additional $18 million for projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The approximately $18.2 million includes funding for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, study of Baltimore Harbor improvements and restoring degraded aquatic habitat in Prince George’s County.

6 Feb 2020

Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as

23 Dec 2019

Raystown Lake to open recreation areas for Canada goose hunting season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the opening of areas to Canada goose

17 Dec 2019

Army Corps of Engineers dredging Wicomico River to ensure safe shipping to and from Eastern Shore

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews have begun dredging the upper portion of the Wicomico River to ensure vessels can continue safely carrying fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities.

17 Dec 2019

Corps of Engineers’ Raystown Lake Project has new head of operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the selection of Jude T.