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

19 Apr 2020

Bowser Administration, U.S. Army Corps Announce Set-Up of DC Convention Center into Alternate Care Facility

In coordination with the Bowser Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has issued a design/build contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to convert the Walter E. Washington Convention Center into an alternate care facility to support the District’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). The goal is to never need to use the Convention Center, but by the first week of May, 500 beds will be ready.

26 Mar 2020

Army Corps inspects facilities across DC, Maryland and Pennsylvania for potential care site conversion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is performing site inspections across Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia to support a nationwide FEMA mission assignment to convert existing large spaces into alternate care sites to augment COVID-19 response efforts.

26 Mar 2020

How to assist Baltimore District during the pandemic as a contractor

Baltimore District appreciates the outpouring of support our District has received from private

21 Mar 2020

USACE Support to COVID-19 Response

Hear remarks by Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy and Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, USACE Commanding General and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, specific to support by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the national Coronavirus response. These clips are excerpts from the March 20, 2020 press conference in the Pentagon. https://www.facebook.com/USACEHQ/videos/215875549492744/ The full event, including remarks by Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy; Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville; Army Corps of Engineers Commander Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite; and Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Scott Dingle can also be viewed here: https://facebook.com/DeptofDefense/videos/2643688735757461/

20 Mar 2020

Raystown Lake camping closed in response to COVID-19, but areas remain open

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites indefinitely, effective immediately, due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Mar 2020

Army Corps to close recreation sites across Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, West Virginia in response to COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites effective immediately and lasting indefinitely due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures pertain to visitor centers, beaches, special events, volunteer activities, public meetings, interpretive programs and other public gatherings.

17 Mar 2020

Memo from the Director of Contracting re: COVID-19

For USACE Contractors, As the Director of Contracting for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, I wanted to personally reach out to all of you and let you know that we are actively monitoring the situation in regards to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Attached is the guidance we received on planning for potential Novel Coronavirus Contract Impacts.

13 Feb 2020

Army Corps, Baltimore District receives additional $18 million for projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The approximately $18.2 million includes funding for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, study of Baltimore Harbor improvements and restoring degraded aquatic habitat in Prince George’s County.

6 Feb 2020

Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as

23 Dec 2019

Raystown Lake to open recreation areas for Canada goose hunting season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the opening of areas to Canada goose

17 Dec 2019

Army Corps of Engineers dredging Wicomico River to ensure safe shipping to and from Eastern Shore

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews have begun dredging the upper portion of the Wicomico River to ensure vessels can continue safely carrying fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities.

17 Dec 2019

Corps of Engineers’ Raystown Lake Project has new head of operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the selection of Jude T.

26 Nov 2019

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Army Corps to host open house on proposed BEP replacement currency production facility at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a public open house Dec. 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) to provide information and solicit input on the proposed action to replace BEP’s aging, inefficient currency production facility in Washington, D.C. and construct it on previously occupied land at BARC.

5 Nov 2019

"Taxpayer Advocate” Sean Dawson, 2019 Value Engineer of the Year

For Sean Dawson, personal connections have been the driving force throughout his four years as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District’s Value Engineer. It’s the connections, problem-solving skills and dedication that made Dawson the recipient of the Army Corps’ 2019 Value Engineer Professional of the Year award.

28 Oct 2019

Corps of Engineers to host Raystown Lake draft Master Plan open house days

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Penn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the surrounding communities to participate in open house meetings Nov. 3 and 4 to learn more about the draft Raystown Lake Master Plan.

23 Oct 2019

Army Corps releases draft Raystown Lake Master Plan for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the draft Raystown Lake Master Plan and is seeking

10 Oct 2019

Army Corps releases final Whitney Point Lake Master Plan; includes enhanced infrastructure and recreation framework

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the new Whitney Point Lake Master Plan that will serve as a guiding document for decision making at the lake for the next 15 to 25 years.