7 Oct 2020

Army Corps, MDOT MPA initiate study to improve channel for container ships calling at Seagirt

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) are launching a study to determine ways to address marine navigation at the Seagirt Loop channel in Baltimore Harbor, with goals of improving capacity, safety and efficiency at the Seagirt Marine Terminal within the Port of Baltimore.

2 Oct 2020

Army Corps announces installation of Jennings Randolph Lake Downstream Early Warning System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has installed a year-round early warning system at Jennings Randolph Lake intended to notify downstream public users of impending rapid increases in water levels, and to evacuate the river immediately to higher ground for their safety.

30 Sep 2020

Washington Aqueduct hires new COO, plans for new GM, following retirement of Tom Jacobus after 26 years of service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced that Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Chow has

25 Sep 2020

Army Corps to host Raystown Branch Cleanup Event on National Public Lands Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raystown Lake, invites volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year's Raystown Branch of the Juniata River Cleanup Day Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day.

23 Sep 2020

Hunting Opportunities at Raystown Lake for 2020, 2021 Season

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

17 Sep 2020

Army Corps seeks public comment on modified permit process for activities in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh districts, jointly released for public comment their proposal to issue Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit – 6 (PASPGP-6) Sept. 4, 2020.

28 Aug 2020

Army Corps to decommission and dismantle historic, deactivated nuclear power plant at Fort Belvoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $67.98 million contract to joint venture APTIM AECOM Decommissioning LLC, of Alexandria for the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of the deactivated SM-1 nuclear power plant — the Army’s first nuclear reactor and first facility in America to provide nuclear-generated power for a sustained period to the commercial grid.

3 Aug 2020

Army Corps shares information on streamlined storm damage repair permits and exemptions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates that some owners of damaged property from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias within the Baltimore District area will want to conduct repair activities in the near future. It is important to note that most of these smaller repairs may not require an application to be submitted to the Army Corps prior to beginning work.

1 Aug 2020

Army Corps in Baltimore on alert preparing for potential Hurricane Isaias impacts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is actively preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias, which could reach the mid-Atlantic region in the coming days. The District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated at 2 Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore and virtually to coordinate all emergency response activities.

22 Jul 2020

Army Corps Urges Life Jackets and Water Safety Practices at Raystown Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is urging Raystown Lake visitors to practice

20 Jul 2020

Corps of Engineers to host virtual public meeting to review draft Foster J. Sayers Dam master plan and EA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the surrounding communities to attend a virtual public

1 Jul 2020

Army Corps to repair stilling basin at Foster J. Sayers Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will begin a $3.2 million effort to repair the stilling basin at Foster J. Sayers Dam in the coming weeks. The dam is currently operational, and this work is preventative maintenance to ensure that it can continue to provide flood risk management to downstream communities for years to come.

30 Jun 2020

Army Corps reopens public beaches and visitor center at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, reopened public beaches and the Ives Run Visitors Information Center on June 27 as part of the phased reopening of recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures.

26 Jun 2020

Army Corps to reopen public beaches and visitor center at Raystown Lake

As part of the phased reopening of recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces the reopening of public beaches and most areas within the Raystown Lake Visitors Center, including the information center, interior restrooms and the retail store operated by the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, on June 27.

9 Jun 2020

Army Corps announces phased re-opening of Robert W. Craig campground and trails at Jennings Randolph Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of Jennings Randolph Lake’s (JRL) Robert W. Craig campground, restrooms and trails that were closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 2020

Army Corps announces phased re-opening of campgrounds and Mountain Bike Skills Park at Raystown Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of

22 May 2020

PSA – Army Corps advises public to steer clear of Poplar Island construction zone ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, urges boaters in the Chesapeake Bay to steer clear of ongoing construction activities around Poplar Island during the Memorial Day weekend through expected increases in boating activities over the coming weeks and months.

22 May 2020

Army Corps Navigation Mission Part of Baltimore’s Continued Maritime Heritage

Baltimore is historically a port city with a rich maritime history and the Army Corps of Engineers,

21 May 2020

Army Corps announces phased re-opening of campgrounds, recreation areas at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of

8 May 2020

Army Corps-managed campgrounds to remain closed until further notice in response to COVID-19

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District-managed campgrounds will remain closed through at