16 Jun 2022

Corps to host virtual public scoping meeting on Shenango River Lake master plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting to kick off the Shenango River Lake master plan revision. The corps is seeking public input about environmental and recreational topics to consider while revising the master plan, which will guide the use of the lake’s natural resources for the next 25 years.

21 Jan 2022

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts provides more than $881.9 million in supplemental funding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District released its Fiscal Year 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) supplemental funding for Construction, Continuing Authorities Program, Environmental Infrastructure, and Operations and Maintenance, Jan. 20.

30 Sep 2021

Emsworth Locks and Dam celebrates centennial anniversary

In September 1921, 100 years ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District opened Emsworth Locks and Dam located along the Ohio River in Emsworth, Pennsylvania, and placed it into operation.

24 Jun 2021

Pittsburgh District Awards First Contract for the Upper Ohio Navigation Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces the award of the first construction contract for the $1.8 billion Upper Ohio Navigation project.

25 Mar 2021

Corps of Engineers to temporarily close road at Tygart Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will temporarily close Paul E. Malone Road at Tygart Lake to perform road repairs beginning March 29. Repairs will be made to the half-mile of the road owned by the corps and will last three months.

22 Jan 2021

$57.4 million in additional FY 21 appropriations for area’s water resource infrastructure projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, announces its Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan includes an additional $57.4 million for the civil works program.

20 Jan 2021

Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Releases FY2021 Work Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District released its Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program, Jan. 19.

19 Oct 2020

East Branch Dam Safety Modification Project Returning to normal operations, weather permitting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces its intent to return East Branch Dam, located in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, to pre-2008 normal operations.

1 Oct 2020

Corps to host media project tour at dewatered Emsworth Locks and Dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a media-project tour at its dewatered Emsworth Locks and Dams on the Ohio River near the towns of Emsworth, Avalon and Ben Avon, Pennsylvania.

5 Aug 2020

Corps Accepts Public Comments on East Branch Operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is accepting public comments concerning returning East Branch Clarion River Lake to normal operations.