Public Affairs and News Media

The Pittsburgh District Public Affairs Office interacts with representatives of the media as a resource providing information regarding what the Corps of Engineers does for the region, expert commentary in an array of engineering fields for local issues, and general knowledge.

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Headwaters Highlights: Elizabeth Locks and Dam crews keep navigation afloat through one of the oldest locks in the Nation
12/5/2023
The quiet waters of the Monongahela River may experience some explosive rumblings next summer. One...
We Will Rock You: Pittsburgh District sinks stones into Monongahela River to raise fish habitats
11/22/2023
Each time the excavator picked up a load of rocks and swung its booming arm to dump the stones into...
Headwaters Highlights: How the real estate office powers Pittsburgh District’s federal lands mission
11/21/2023
In the heart of the Pittsburgh District lies a realty office working quietly behind the scenes to...
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Latest News Releases

Corps announces fourth annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake
1/9/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Shenango River Watchers, will host the fourth annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 13. Click here to read the full release.
Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake
12/22/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake, which will be used for aquatic habitat improvement projects, beginning Dec. 27. Click here to read the full release.
Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Tionesta Lake
12/20/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Tionesta Lake, which will be used for aquatic habitat-improvement projects, beginning Dec. 26. Click here to read the full release.
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Video by Michel Sauret
B-Roll Package: Conemaugh Crest Gate Operations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
April 5, 2024 | 3:06
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District opens four crest gates at the Conemaugh Dam from April 4 through April 6, 2024, to release between 9,800 and 19,000 cubic feet of water per second. Although the release will include a large amount of water, it is well within the dam’s and downstream channel’s capacity. The downstream channel can handle a water flow of up to 28,000 cubic feet per second. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District video by Michel Sauret)
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B-Roll Package: Conemaugh Crest Gate Operations
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Pittsburgh District opens up crest gates to release water from Conemaugh Dam
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Pittsburgh District opens up crest gates to release water from Conemaugh Dam
Pittsburgh District responds to disruptive flooding throughout region
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Pittsburgh District responds to disruptive flooding throughout region
B-Roll Package: High waters in Pittsburgh shut down navigation
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B-Roll Package: High waters in Pittsburgh shut down navigation
Time lapse: Barge traffic moves through port of Pittsburgh at sunrise
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Time lapse: Barge traffic moves through port of Pittsburgh at sunrise
Headwaters Highlights: Survey Teams
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Headwaters Highlights: Survey Teams
Krista Kutzner: National Engineers Week
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