7 Mar 2023

Army Corps to receive $8.9 million in funding for Civil Works projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $8.9 million in funding for numerous projects benefiting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, including $6.5 million for the Baltimore Harbor and Assateague Island.

15 Feb 2023

Raystown Lake’s Return to Normal Pool Level

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has ceased the controlled lake drawdown that began in October 2022 and will begin allowing the lake to return to a recreational pool elevation of 786.5 feet.

15 Dec 2022

Army Corps, Prince George’s County sign partnership agreement, moving Anacostia Watershed restoration into construction phase

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE) signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Anacostia Watershed Restoration project during a ceremony at the county’s DoE headquarters in Largo, Maryland, Dec. 15, 2022. The PPA will usher in the construction phase of the project, which aims to restore a segment of the Anacostia Watershed within Prince George’s County that has suffered from years of environmental neglect.

22 Nov 2022

Raystown Lake announces Mountain Bike Skills Park, Allegrippis Trails seasonal closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will close Raystown Lake's Mountain Bike Skills Park for the winter season on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Skills Park is scheduled to reopen in April 2023 for the start of the new recreation season.

7 Oct 2022

Raystown Lake Drawdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has begun a controlled lake drawdown from summer pool elevation 786’ NGVD to a target of 8 feet below at 778’ NGVD, which will occur incrementally throughout the months of October and November.

6 Oct 2022

Boating Restrictions Lifted at Raystown Lake Dam, Following Inspections for Upcoming Rehabilitation Work

The area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 has reopened to all boat traffic following critical inspections as part of major infrastructure rehabilitation project and the completion of the first phase of construction work on portions of the Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

29 Sep 2022

Corps of Engineers awards contract to dredge Lower Wicomico River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has awarded a $13.5 million contract

28 Sep 2022

Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond Lambs Creek Recreation Area Hunting Closure Dates for Mansfield University Special Events

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will temporarily close the Lambs Creek Recreation Area for hunting, in conjunction with upcoming Mansfield University cross country races. Access to the Lambs Creek Boat Launch will remain open. The closure will be effective on the following dates:

13 Sep 2022

Gate openings, guidelines announced for 2022, 2023 Raystown Hunting Seasons

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Raystown Lake announces the opening of the following access roads to accommodate upcoming hunting seasons.

6 Sep 2022

Partial Closure of Raystown Lake for Dam Maintenance

Beginning September 12, 2022, the area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 will be closed to all boat traffic to allow construction workers to safely perform underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

23 Aug 2022

Army Corps, Maryland DOT sign agreement to commence $4 billion Chesapeake Bay restoration project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and the Maryland Department of

10 Aug 2022

High heat, drought conditions impact recreation at Hammond Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Hammond Lake encourages continued safety for the visiting public as high temperatures and drought conditions continue to impact recreation.

9 Aug 2022

Army Corps announces recreation impacts at Jennings Randolph Lake from low lake levels, lake now open for shoreline fishing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Jennings Randolph Lake (JRL) reminds the public about low lake levels impacting water recreation; announces the entire lake is now accessible for shoreline fishing.

9 Aug 2022

Corps of Engineers awards contract to dredge, rehabilitate jetty at Fishing Creek

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has awarded a $3.17 million contract to White Lake Dock and Dredge, Inc., a Small Business out of North Shores, Michigan, for maintenance dredging and southern jetty rehabilitation for the Fishing Creek Federal navigation channel.

8 Aug 2022

Raystown to host 10th Annual Chalk the Walk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake is hosting the 10th Annual “Chalk the Walk” at Seven Points Beach Aug. 14, 2022. This beloved sidewalk chalk art contest is intended to bring art into the community while spreading messages about water safety.

8 Aug 2022

Army Corps releases final Alvin R. Bush Dam Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the new Alvin R. Bush Dam

5 Aug 2022

Army Corps releases final Curwensville Lake Master Plan

-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the new Curwensville Lake Master Plan (“2022 Master Plan”) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that will serve as the guiding document for decision making at the lake for next 15 to 25 years.

27 Jul 2022

Corps of Engineers awards contract to decommission, dismantle deactivated nuclear power plant at Fort Greely

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $103 million contract to Westinghouse Government Services of South Carolina for the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of the deactivated SM-1A nuclear power plant at Fort Greely, Alaska. Crews are expected to begin mobilizing in next year, and the work is anticipated to take approximately six years to complete.

21 Jul 2022

Army Corps of Engineers warns most water-related accidents and fatalities occur in July

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and

21 Jul 2022

Kathy, Chip Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake, to receive 2021 national Enduring Service Volunteer Award

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, Deputy Commander Lt. Col. David Myers will present the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Chip Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake president, and Kathy Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake treasurer, during an award ceremony at Jennings Randolph Lake, July 23, 2022.