11 Feb 2014

Corps signs agreement with locals, promotes volunteer and educational programs

Community leaders, volunteers, visitors and members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered Feb. 11 at the Ives Run Visitor Center for a ceremonial signing of the Friends of Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes cooperative agreement. This agreement establishes a formal relationship between the Corps and community to provide volunteers, services, educational programs and family events to the local community.

11 Feb 2014

Baltimore District team deploys to support an overseas contingency operation

A nine-person team of specialists deployed Feb. 8 to support a U.S. Army – Central Command

5 Feb 2014

Corps urges safety near frozen Raystown Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging visitors to use caution when walking or playing near the now-frozen Raystown Lake.

26 Dec 2013

Corps updates status on maintenance at Raystown Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake began maintenance repairs September 2012 to its two tainter gates that help regulate the lake’s water level.

20 Dec 2013

Raystown opens recreation areas for Canada Goose hunting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the opening of portions of the following

18 Dec 2013

Small communities feel benefit of Corps' CAP 205 program

Each year, regions across the country face the negative impacts of strong storms and subsequent

17 Dec 2013

Corps nears completion of PL 84-99 rehabilitation work

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Luzerne County Flood Authority, conducted

11 Dec 2013

Jennings Randolph Lakes accepting Christmas trees for recycling

Jennings Randolph Lake, W. Va. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Jennings Randolph Lake will be

11 Dec 2013

Lincoln-era history comes back to life

WASHINGTON, D.C. - History lives again.How would you like stand in the very courtroom where the

11 Dec 2013

Building stronger communities through mentorship, advocacy and disaster relief

From sensitive Santa and whitewater rafting to football and post-disaster relief work, the employees

11 Dec 2013

Corps hosts first face-to-face meeting with the Delaware Nation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District hosted its first ever face-to-face meeting with a federally recognized Native American tribe on Dec. 4 at the City Crescent Building.

4 Dec 2013

Employees bring Christmas magic to area children for 20 years

Waking up before the sun rises, running to the Christmas tree to discover all of the presents from

8 Nov 2013

Businesses come together at Industry Day

More than 600 people filled the room eager to learn about the billions of dollars worth of work

31 Oct 2013

Jennings Randolph Lake forest management announces timber harvest as part of forest management plan

The Jennings Randolph Lake staff announces a timber harvest is scheduled for a 45-acre area near the Robert W. Craig Campground beginning Nov. 30.

30 Oct 2013

Public invited to open house to discuss oyster restoration in the Tred Avon River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host an open house to discuss oyster restoration efforts on the Tred Avon River on Nov.r 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the NOAA Environmental Science Training Center at the Cooperative Oxford Lab (904 South Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21654).

15 Oct 2013

Area Army Corps permitting offices to close; permits on hold

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has temporarily closed its regulatory offices and furloughing its 45 regulatory employees due to a lapse of Fiscal 2014 funds. The review of any pending permit applications will be suspended until new funding becomes available. Regulatory offices closing include the District’s main branch in Baltimore, as well as field offices located in State College, Pa.; Carlisle, Pa.; Tioga, Pa.; and Easton, Md. Regulatory staff will also refrain from attending any meetings, presentations or outreach opportunities due to the lack of available funds.

11 Oct 2013

Army Corps closes roads surrounding Indian Rock Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Indian Rock Dam, York, Pa., has closed four roads surrounding Indian Rock Dam as part of normal emergency high water procedures due to current weather conditions.

10 Oct 2013

Army Corps announces changes to recreation area campground closures

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District will close recreation area campgrounds earlier than originally planned due to the current lack of an appropriations bill. Since the government shutdown started, the District has been routinely monitoring fiscal year 2013 funds in order to minimize the public’s impact and adhere to their normal closing date schedule. However, with those funds uncertain past October 31, two timelines have been adjusted in order to winterize facilities.

3 Oct 2013

Area Army Corps parks extend temporary openings during shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has extended the date of how long their owned and operated lakes can temporarily remain open to October 14. This is an extension from the original projected date of October 7. This means that their projects throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins can continue full operations for another week despite a lapse in federal funding. Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use areas will remain open during this time and all reservations will be honored.

2 Oct 2013

Raystown Lake announces access roads openings, hunting stand rules

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake will open select access roads to accommodate various upcoming hunting seasons. Unannounced closures of gated roads are possible due to weather, road conditions or special activities such as logging operations.