21 Jun 2017

Army Corps of Engineers accepting comments on environmental assessment for navigation improvement project on Smith Island

Baltimore District released June 22 for a 15-day public comment period an environmental assessment for a navigation improvement project at Rhodes Point on Smith Island in collaboration with Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Somerset County.

12 Jun 2017

Raystown Lake deer management coupons available

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the

31 May 2017

Baltimore District provides funding outlook for projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the list of projects that will receive funding this fiscal year, as outlined in the fiscal 2017 work plan for the Army Civil Works program released May 24. Baltimore District is also sharing the projects included in the fiscal 2018 President’s Budget for Civil Works released May 23.

3 May 2017

Be a part of the solution to lake pollution!

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania — The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

21 Apr 2017

Army Corps issues decision addressing recreational development proposal on Raystown Lake Project

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania — After a rigorous review process in accordance with federal policy and

18 Apr 2017

Oyster restoration resumes in Tred Avon River sanctuary

The Baltimore District along with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Oyster Recovery Partnership resumed oyster restoration on approximately 10 acres in the Tred Avon River sanctuary, April 18, 2017. This restoration effort was included as an option as part of an approximately $ 1-million contract awarded Sept. 26, 2016, to Blue Forge LLC that entailed the restoration of eight acres of mixed-shell reef in the Tred Avon.

12 Apr 2017

Army Corps, Pennsylvania officials meet for first-ever collaboration workshop

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held its first-ever regional collaboration meeting with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania April 11, 2017, at the Rachel Carson Building, aimed at increasing awareness of interagency capabilities and strengthening partnerships.

3 Mar 2017

District of Columbia team that manages flood risks is recognized nationally

A District of Columbia interagency team that manages flood risks, known as the DC Silver Jackets, was recognized as state team of the year during a national workshop in St. Louis, March 2, 2017. The DC Silver Jackets leverages resources to identify and implement comprehensive, resilient, and sustainable solutions to reduce flood risks around the flood-prone District. There are active Silver Jackets teams in 47 states, plus the District, and the program is sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

21 Feb 2017

Public utility construction scheduled to begin at Raystown Lake Feb. 21

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania — Construction activities will begin Feb. 21 at U.S. Army Corps of

10 Feb 2017

Trespassing violations increase at Raystown Lake; public urged to heed warnings

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reports an increase in