20 May 2019

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Summer is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reminds visitors to be aware of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

15 May 2019

Corps invites public to Lockfest 2019 at Emsworth Locks and Dams

Pittsburgh District and its waterways partners are hosting the third annual water safety – Lockfest 2019 event. At the events, attendees will learn how to lock through navigation facilities and watch live locking demonstrations, discover water safety tips, talk to tow operators, brush up on boating regulations and gain knowledge on how to navigate our rivers safely.

14 May 2019

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Public Tour at East Branch Dam

The Pittsburgh District is hosting a public tour of the East Branch Dam Safety Initiative to include the seepage cutoff wall construction site. The purpose is to provide the public an update on the construction progress and the opportunity to meet the project and lake staff and to see the integral features of work such as cutoff wall construction and monitoring devices.

10 Apr 2019

Pittsburgh District to Host Ribbon Cutting at Brady’s Run

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the completion of the Brady’s Run stream bank stabilization, April 11.

14 Mar 2019

President’s 2020 Budget: $210.6 Million requested for Pittsburgh District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District reports that the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget includes $210.6 million in new federal funding for the district’s civil works program.

22 Feb 2019

Corps projects reduce damages by +$1 Billion in fiscal 2018

PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers informed Congress this week that its flood risk

28 Nov 2018

$123.7 million in additional FY 19 appropriations for area’s water resource infrastructure projects

Work Plan-funded projects: Lower Mon Project. Mahoning River Basin. Ohio River Navigation Project. East Branch Dam. New Cumberland Lock & Dam. Marshal Township, Pa. Bethelboro, Pa. Harris County, W.Va.

14 Nov 2018

Corps postpones East Branch Dam Public Meeting, Nov. 15

The US Army Corps of Engineers is postponing the East Branch Dam Safety Initiative Project public meeting, scheduled for Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania due to forecasted inclement weather.

8 Nov 2018

Corps to host East Branch Dam Safety Project Public Meeting, Nov. 15

The US Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a public meeting to discuss the progress and activities of the East Branch Dam Safety Initiative Project in Elk County, Pennsylvania. The purpose is to provide the public a construction update about the Dam Safety Project and to give the community the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback November 15.

6 Nov 2018

Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal AreaPublic Meeting Nov. 14

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District staff will present an update to the public on the air and water monitoring results, the contract status, site activities, funding and other issues of public interest.