16 Jan 2025

Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager retires after over four decades of federal service

After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community.

15 Aug 2024

USACE Responds to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

In the early morning of March 26, 2024, crew aboard Motor Vessel DALI issued the mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. The collapse of this pivotal piece of infrastructure sent eight construction workers into the Patapsco River below, taking the lives of six of them.

29 Dec 2023

Operator follows father’s footsteps on board the CATLETT

Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for his family boat to rest in, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father.

14 Nov 2023

USACE, Baltimore District project manager saves child from Pasadena waterway

Zachary Sandonato, a project manager with the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with his wife Nicole, saved a 4-year-old boy from a waterway near their Pasadena, Md. home Nov. 3.

12 Sep 2023

USACE, Baltimore District safely rehomes a total of 50k bees found at Bureau of Engraving and Printing demo project

After safely rehoming 25-30k honeybees in July, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District rehomed an additional 25k at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Md., in early August, 2023, bringing the total to over 50k bees.

8 Aug 2023

More than 25 thousand honeybees found at Bureau of Engraving and Printing demo project re-homed in Baltimore

BALTIMORE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District safely rehomed 25-30k honeybees that were found during abatement and demolition services at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Md., July 26, 2023.

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.

20 Jan 2022

Securing the mission, one inspection at a time

Keeping our workforce and infrastructure safe from threats is essential to mission readiness and ensuring continued vital water resources and engineering services are delivered to the region and Nation — and for this, we can thank the District’s Security team.

28 Dec 2021

Chief, East Campus Integrated Program Office awarded Engineer of the Year

Daria Van Liew, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, East Campus Integrated Program Office is the recipient of the 2021 Headquarters Lt. Gen. Elvin “Vald” Heiberg, the third, Engineer of the Year Award.

12 Jul 2021

Sue Lewis signs new lease on retirement

After more than 41 years of federal service, Susan Lewis, chief of Real Estate Division, is

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.

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,