6 Jul 2022

Baltimore District Chief of Navigation Kevin Brennan retires following 37-year career with the Army Corps

Kevin Brennan, Baltimore District’s long-time Navigation chief, is retiring in June 2022 following

6 Jul 2022

Army Corps releases for public review draft plan to reduce coastal flood risk in Baltimore

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, along with the non-federal sponsor,

30 Jun 2022

Industrial Hygienist awarded U.S. Army Guardian Safety Award

Genet Tulu, Baltimore District industrial hygienist, was awarded the U.S. Army Guardian Safety Award, June 7, 2022. Ms. Tulu was presented the award at the Post Theater on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Harford County, Md.

21 Jun 2022

The Washington Aqueduct | Modernization

For nearly 170 years, the Washington Aqueduct, a division of Baltimore District, has provided potable drinking water for the District of Columbia, later expanding coverage to Virginia’s Arlington and Fairfax Counties in 1927 and 1947, respectively. Under the direction of Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee S. Pinchasin and Washington Aqueduct General Manager Rudy Chow, the Aqueduct is several years into an evolutionary, mission-essential modernization plan that will usher in a new era for the historic water utility. The plan, or Evolution 2030, centers around an intensive asset management strategy, as well as data system upgrades that will result in critical infrastructure renewal, improved water security, and ensured continuity for the Aqueduct. 

6 Jun 2022

Reflecting on Hurricane Agnes 50 Years Later

Half a century ago, in late June 1972, one of the most devasting and historic hurricanes the United

3 Jun 2022

Army Corps releases draft report, environmental assessment for Metro DC coastal storm study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, along with the non- federal sponsor,

31 May 2022

Army Corps recognizes Dam Safety Awareness Day at Jennings Randolph Lake; promotes safety for downstream communities

May 31 is nationally known as Dam Safety Awareness Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

27 Apr 2022

Be a part of the solution to lake pollution! Annual Lake Cleanup Day at Raystown Lake

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers to participate in a shoreline cleanup at Raystown Lake during the annual Lake Cleanup Day, Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tatman Run Recreation Area (rain or shine).

25 Apr 2022

East Coast maritime response assets remobilize EVER FORWARD

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, performed hydrographic surveys at the Craighill Channel to determine any potential channel impacts resulting from East Coast maritime response efforts to remobilize the Taiwanese vessel operator Evergreen’s box ship EVER FORWARD. After being grounded for 35 days and successfully refloated, EVER FORWARD made its way back to the Port of Baltimore, resuming its journey to Norfolk, Virginia. Moving forward, material dredged during the remobilization effort will be beneficially re-used at Poplar Island for rebuilding and restoring the area, which is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and waterfowl, as approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

7 Apr 2022

Raystown Lake Announces Gate Opening for Spring Turkey Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announces the opening of Gate 28 on High Germany Road (Nancy's Camp Service Road) at Raystown Lake to begin Saturday, April 23, through Tuesday, May 31, for spring turkey season.

4 Apr 2022

Army Corps releases draft Curwensville Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the Draft 2022

31 Mar 2022

Army Corps to receive more than $100 million in President's proposed fiscal 2023 budget for Civil Works projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The President’s proposed budget for fiscal 2023 released March 28, 2022, includes more than $100

24 Mar 2022

Baltimore District security team manages sensitive information, property for key partners in National Capital Region

Denise Hurt works from her office outside of Fort Meade, Maryland, the home base for her security team. The team, part of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Real Property Services Field Office (RSFO), handles high-level, unique security assignments for high-profile Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. In fact, their work is so specialized that RSFO is one of the only full-service project management shops in the federal government able to provide fully cleared personnel at the Top-Secret level and above.

23 Mar 2022

New Splash: Surveyor continues waterways passion

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Survey Technician Ryan Miranda endures another chapter pursuing waterway passions, which includes stints as a rower, scuba diver, and naval historian. As one of the newest members of the survey technician team, he incorporates his experiences from swimming as a child to coaching rowers to successfully contribute towards enhancing the Chesapeake Bay and District’s National Capital Region area of responsibility with hydrographic condition surveys of federal channels and topographic surveys on special projects.

22 Mar 2022

Army Corps releases draft Alvin R. Bush Dam Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the Draft 2022 Alvin R.

17 Mar 2022

Army Corps receives more than $97 million for essential water resources projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received more than $97 million from the Fiscal

10 Feb 2022

Army Corps and Maryland Port Administration to hold virtual public meeting on Seagirt Loop Channel Deepening

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), in coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), is holding a public meeting Feb. 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide information on the Seagirt Loop Channel Deepening Feasibility Study draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (EA) and to solicit input.

4 Feb 2022

USACE Anacostia River dock upgrades enhance environmental rehabilitation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District’s, DC Field office dock will house the newly arriving NACOTCHTANK Floating Crane in the District of Columbia alongside the Anacostia River. The DC Drift Program planned rehabilitation and modification of the mooring piers at the site location to help aid in the offloading of debris collected by the DC Drift Program vessels. Local contractors performed construction modifications to help enable the District’s ability to protect environmental habitat, improve water quality and aesthetics, and expand public access within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Additionally, USACE boat operators conduct routine debris patrols and respond to debris calls received from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, boat and marina operators, and private citizens. Lastly, the program’s year-round drift removal operations benefit navigation efforts by reducing damages, financial loss, and safety hazards to commercial and recreational vessels, operators, and docking facilities.

1 Feb 2022

ASA (CW), Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection partners tour Port of Baltimore

The Honorable Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, conducted his first port visit since confirming his position in November 2021. He accompanied senior leaders from USACE Headquarters and North Atlantic Division to witness the Baltimore District's Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection operations. Mission partners from the Maryland Port Administration and Ports America Chesapeake showcased how the Baltimore District's Chesapeake Bay protection and restoration efforts help streamline logistics and supply chain improvements for the nation's top e-commerce port destination.

31 Jan 2022

Harvey Johnson retires after 36 years of federal service

Johnson’s retirement ceremony was held Jan. 13, 2022 where he was pinned by Baltimore District Commander, Col. Estee S. Pinchasin with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal and presented with his retirement certificate after over 36 years of federal service.