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.

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

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.

14 Dec 2020

Army Corps opens Raystown Lake recreation areas for Canada goose hunting season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the opening of recreation areas to Canada goose hunting, starting Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, to Jan. 16, 2021.

30 Nov 2020

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, released for public comment their proposal to issue Maryland State Programmatic General Permit – 6 (MDSPGP-6) Nov. 23, 2020.

25 Nov 2020

Army Corps announces Mountain Bike Skills Park seasonal closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed Raystown Lake's Mountain Bike Skills Park for the winter season. The Skills Park is scheduled to reopen in April 2021 for the start of the new recreation season.

12 Nov 2020

Baltimore District employee honored as USACE Program Manager of the Year

David Chai, the deputy chief of the Baltimore District’s Real Property Services Field Office, was

10 Nov 2020

Army Corps announces slope protection project at Curwensville Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will begin a slope protection project on the

3 Nov 2020

Army Corps announces prescribed burns planned for Raystown Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and Pennsylvania Game Commission plan to implement prescribed fire management at Raystown Lake from Nov. 4 to Dec. 18, depending upon small windows of appropriate weather to ensure they are safe and effective.

27 Oct 2020

Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes closures and updates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will close Ives Run Campground, the Ives Run camp store and the South Shore concessionaire from Oct. 31, 2020 to May 1, 2021, in conjunction with the end of the 2020 recreation season. Additionally, the Lambs Creek Recreation Area boat launch is closed until further notice due to low lake surface water elevations resulting from a lack in precipitation.

8 Oct 2020

Army Corps announces temporary closure of Shy Beaver Boat Launch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will temporarily close the Shy Beaver boat launch area beginning Friday, Oct. 9, to install a new public restroom. The boat launch area is scheduled to reopen Friday, Oct. 16.

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.