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  • June

    23 Jun 2021

    Raystown Lake to Participate in Operation Dry Water Campaign, July 2-4

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign July 2 – 4, 2021, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAFBC) as part of a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.
  • 2 Jun 2021

    Army Corps to receive nearly $40 million in President's proposed fiscal 2022 budget to construct Chesapeake Bay restoration projects

    The President’s proposed budget for fiscal 2022 released May 28, 2021, includes nearly $40 million in Civil Works funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, to construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that benefit the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
  • May

    27 May 2021

    PSA – Army Corps advises boaters to remain vigilant while navigating Tred Avon oyster reef construction zone over Memorial Day weekend

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, cautions the public about the construction
  • 7 May 2021

    BOEM, Army Corps, and State of Maryland Enter Agreement for Sand Resources

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District (Corps) and the state of Maryland Department of Natural Resources have entered into an agreement allowing the Corps to use sand from the Outer Continental Shelf for scheduled beach nourishment as part of its Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project.
  • Paddle boaters enjoy a day on the lake.
    3 May 2021

    Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

    Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.
  • April

    29 Apr 2021

    Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes facility openings, face mask & life jacket requirements

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), will open Ives Run Campground from May 1, 2021, until Oct. 31, 2021. The Cowanesque Lake, Tompkins Campground, will open from May 15, 2021, until Labor Day. USACE reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees to wear a face mask in all USACE buildings and facilities or outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • 23 Apr 2021

    Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake president, to receive 2021 Enduring Service Volunteer Award during Cleanup Day

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District team members will assist in presenting the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake (FRL) president, during the Raystown Lake annual Cleanup Day, May 1, 2021, at noon at the Tatman Run picnic shelter. The Corps Foundation is the only nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the nation's lakes, rivers and the lands surrounding them.
  • 12 Apr 2021

    Army Corps installs danger signs along check dams, reminds public of safety risks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, in coordination with local partners, is installing danger signs along several check dams associated with its southern New York flood risk management projects. These dams can pose serious safety risks to the public when they are used recreationally.
  • 8 Apr 2021

    Army Corps to host Virtual Public Meeting on Wicomico River Maintenance Dredging, Placement Site

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is hosting a virtual public meeting April 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide information and solicit input on the upcoming Wicomico River maintenance dredging and placement site location at the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The meeting can be accessed via WebEx or phone.
  • March

    29 Mar 2021

    Washington Aqueduct names new General Manager

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the selection of Mr. Rudy Chow
  • 18 Mar 2021

    Army Corps releases final Raystown Lake Master Plan; no changes made to land classifications in Hawn’s Bridge area

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, released the new Raystown Lake Master Plan
  • 12 Mar 2021

    Army Corps of Engineers awards contract to replace floodwall near Penn Street

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a contract March 5, 2021, to Mohawk Valley Materials, Inc., a woman-owned small business (WOSB) based out of Rome, New York, for approximately $3.23 million to replace the floodwall adjacent to Penn Street. This floodwall is part of USACE's Codorus Creek flood risk management project.
  • 10 Mar 2021

    Army Corps, partners begin final stage of initial oyster restoration in Tred Avon River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and federal and non-federal partners will
  • February

    26 Feb 2021

    Public Comment Period Opens for SM-1A Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the proposed action to decommission and dismantle the Deactivated Stationary Medium Power Model 1A Nuclear Power Plant (SM-1A) at U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely, and release the property for unrestricted use.
  • 18 Feb 2021

    Raystown Lake’s Seven Points Recreation Area to construct disc golf course

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District's Raystown Lake has been selected to receive $25,000 in funding on behalf of USACE Headquarters’ Handshake Partnership Program to implement a disc golf course, with construction scheduled to begin in fall 2021.
  • 17 Feb 2021

    Army Corps of Engineers requires face masks at all recreation projects

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees that a face mask is required in all USACE buildings and facilities. Masks must also be worn outdoors on USACE-managed lands and recreation areas if physical distancing cannot be met, such as when hiking on trails or visiting sites that may be popular or crowded
  • 1 Feb 2021

    Restoration Regulation

    A $30 million project on the Manokin River in Somerset County is on track to be the world’s largest oyster restoration effort. For any restoration project, permits are required to evaluate potential project impacts - both positive and negative - on the environment before work can proceed. While USACE has been the lead for reef construction efforts on other tributaries, in the case of the Manokin, USACE played the role of regulator.
  • January

    28 Jan 2021

    Poplar Island Ecosystem Restoration Expansion Complete, Open to accept Dredge Material

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, completed construction of the Poplar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project lateral expansion Jan. 20, 2021, providing 575 additional acres, including four new wetland cells and one large upland cell. The project is now able to accept dredged material associated with the approach channels to the Port of Baltimore until around 2032.
  • 22 Jan 2021

    Army Corps of Engineers receives additional $56 million for projects in Chesapeake Bay region

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received an additional $56.02 million boost
  • The Gunde Maersk at the Port of Baltimore.(Photo courtesy of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Port Administration)
    11 Jan 2021

    Critical study to help Port of Baltimore meet vessel needs

    With its existing 50-foot deep channel and Neo-Panamax cranes, the Port of Baltimore is already able to accommodate some of the largest container ships in the world, and has experienced significant growth in containers in recent years. Baltimore District is teaming up with the Maryland Port Administration to ensure future capacity needs are met.
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