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News Releases by Year

3 Nov 2023
USACE to host virtual public meeting, comment period for Tar Pamlico River Basin feasibility study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting and comment period to gather community input on the draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFREA) for the Tar Pamlico River Basin flood-risk management study.
2 Nov 2023
Corps waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announced today it will waive day-use fees at recreation areas at its 16 reservoirs in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
25 Oct 2023
Corps to begin construction for fish reefs on Monongahela River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is notifying the public that onsite work to build stone fish reefs on the Monongahela River near the borough of Elizabeth will begin Oct. 30. The work is the first of five segments of a $2.4 million contract to install the fish reefs between Monongahela River miles 21.3 and 33.5. The work will begin at river mile 33.5 in Pool 3, between Victory Hills and the city of Monongahela, and continue downstream to river mile 21.3 in Pool 2 near Clairton, Pennsylvania.
19 Sep 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day-use fees typically charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 23.
13 Sep 2023
Corps to host Shallow Land Disposal Area public information session
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts will host a public information session regarding the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.
12 Sep 2023
Corps announces closure of Shenango Trail bridge near Shenango River Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing the closure of the pedestrian/equestrian bridge near the intersection of Hamburg Road and Stamm Road, along the Shenango Trail (Lat. 41°19'26.09"N Long. 80°20'30.70"W).
5 Sep 2023
Corps of Engineers awards contract for Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 removal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District awards a nearly $30 million contract to remove the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
24 Aug 2023
Corps increases operational activity, public information session at Shallow Land Disposal Area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces an increase in operational activity and a public information session for the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in preparation for site remediation.
22 Aug 2023
Corps announces Notice of Availability for leasing/developing land at Woodcock Lake Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announced a Notice of Availability (NOA) for Woodcock Lake Park, the leasing is available for viewing on Woodcock Creek Lake’s website at https://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Woodcock-Creek-Lake/Woodcock-Creek-Lake-Leasing-Development-Opportunity/.
16 Aug 2023
Youghiogheny River Lake to Host 75th Anniversary Celebration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host a 75th-anniversary celebration commemorating the completion of construction of Youghiogheny River Dam, Aug. 19.