16 Jul 2026

Baltimore District public affairs specialists recognized with USACE, Army awards

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.

8 Jul 2026

Ives Run and South Shore Beaches temporarily closed due to elevated bacteria levels; Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes remain open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has closed both Ives Run Beach on Hammond Lake and South Shore Beach on Cowanesque Lake after a routine water sample from each of the swimming areas revealed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.

2 Jul 2026

Ives Run Beach on Hammond Lake Reopens After Water Quality Tests Confirm Safe Levels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has officially reopened Ives Run Beach on Hammond Lake, effective Thursday, July 2, 2026.

29 Jun 2026

Georgetown Castle Restoration and Partial Reconstruction

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

26 Jun 2026

Ives Run Beach temporarily closed due to elevated bacteria levels; Hammond Lake remains open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has closed Ives Run Beach on Hammond Lake after a routine water sample from the swimming area revealed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.

8 Jun 2026

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 Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 to all boat traffic from June 11 to July 1, 2026, to allow construction workers to safely perform underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

4 Jun 2026

Washington Aqueduct assures regional water supply is secure amid Drought Watch

Following the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) declaration of a regional Drought Watch on Wednesday, Washington Aqueduct is reassuring its more than one million customers that the region’s water infrastructure is fully prepared to handle the dry conditions.

22 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer

As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.

8 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Ocean City dredging ahead of tourist season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 15,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Friday, May 8, 2026.

2 May 2026

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

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.

16 Apr 2026

Raystown Lake Announces Road Opening for Spring Gobbler Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will open Gate 28 (High Germany Road) from April 25 through May 30 to support the spring gobbler hunting season.

8 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comment on Starrucca Creek Stabilization Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, invites public comment on the draft

2 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $53 million contract for Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $53.83 million base contract to C&C

25 Mar 2026

Raystown Lake to enforce Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out policy starting with 2026 recreation season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will transition Raystown Lake’s recreation areas to a Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out policy, effective Mar. 25, 2026. Dumpsters at most of Raystown’s recreation areas will be removed, and day-use visitors should be prepared to remove all trash they bring into the flood risk management project — including food waste, packaging, and other refuse — and dispose of it at home.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

BALTIMORE – On Feb. 23, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

BALTIMORE – On Feb. 23, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

23 Feb 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center in support of Potomac Interceptor Spill response efforts

Emergency contract executed in under 24 hours in alignment with “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program.

26 Jan 2026

USACE Baltimore District Strengthens Partnership with Veteran Foundation

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.

24 Jan 2026

Washington Aqueduct implements water supply protection measures following Potomac Interceptor sewage spill; no impact on drinking water

Washington Aqueduct crews have implemented numerous precautionary measures to ensure safe regional water supply following the Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line that has sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River northwest of Washington.

16 Jan 2026

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

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.