27 Sep 2022

A $400,000 signature: Corps signs PAS agreement with Indiana County, Pennsylvania

With a pen stroke, Pittsburgh District Commander Adam Czekanski set the gears in motion for a $426,000 project in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

7 Sep 2022

Pittsburgh District’s construction projects bring diversity of demand for Neville Island engineering team

The construction office for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District operates in a fast-paced environment, moving from one project to the next without a pause, while juggling several jobs simultaneously.

17 Aug 2022

Gate keepers: Installing new miter gates at New Cumberland requires planning, time, extra measures

Crewmembers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Medium Capacity Fleet performs repairs at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Moraine, Ohio.

15 Aug 2022

Larry the Lock

Ashley Daugherty has always had a love for art and reading. While pursuing a Bachelor's of Fine Art degree in graphic design she had the chance to work as an intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Ashley wanted to make the mission of a lock more understandable, especially to children. Therefore, Larry the Lock was created. Ashley hopes this book will be used to help children and adults gain a better understanding of locks and their importance in our region.

8 Aug 2022

Pittsburgh District commander reflects on first year in command

Col. Adam Czekanski has been in command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District for a little over a year.

4 Aug 2022

Mechanic team keeps navigation moving on Allegheny River, replaces hydraulics system in-house

A small team of mechanics and lock operators replaced 740 feet of hydraulic steel piping, avoiding a six-figure cost in taxpayer dollars to keep navigation moving on the Allegheny River.

1 Aug 2022

A day in the life: Army Corps of Engineers park rangers are like Swiss Army knives

A day in the life of a park ranger is not like working any ordinary job. Park rangers are constantly moving, patrolling federal waters and lands on boats and trucks.

27 Jul 2022

A life with the critters: Former ‘tiger queen’ fulfills her love for animals with career as park ranger

Karen Osler, a park ranger with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, is an animal lover who owns and cares for 16 animals on her property in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

25 Jul 2022

Pittsburgh District project management chief retires after almost four decades of positive impact

Known best for her positive and respectful demeanor, Sue Majewski, Pittsburgh District’s deputy chief of planning, programs and project management, will retire after almost 40 years of federal service.

12 Jul 2022

More than just inspections: IG office provides oversight, assistance across Army Corps of Engineers

Each year, the commanding general of the Army Corps directs the IG office to conduct inspections on various topics. This year, the IG office is inspecting logistics, the telework program, and human resources support for military members.

11 Jul 2022

Deputy chief of construction and engineering to retire after 41 years

After dedicating 41 years to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Deputy Chief of the Construction and Engineering Division Jeffrey Fritz is deciding to retire. His four decades of service certainly made an impact – so much so that his colleagues described him as a “walking Wikipedia on all things Corps of Engineers.”

5 Jul 2022

Balancing our region’s reservoir waters

After a three-year-long evaluation, Col. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, signed a congressionally approved and updated water control manual for the Mahoning River Basin.

14 Jun 2022

Despite rain, Industry Day shines light on major Ohio River navigation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District hosted Industry Engagement Day to inform contractors about a multi-year construction project at Montgomery Locks and Dam in Monaca, Pennsylvania.

9 Mar 2022

Women of the Pittsburgh District: Jessa Farmer

In celebration of Women's History Month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is highlighting several of the many women in the district whose talent and expertise support our communities and our nation. Today we had a conversation with Jessa Farmer, Pittsburgh District's Geotechnical and Water Resources Branch Chief about her experiences and what Women's History Month means to her.

28 Feb 2022

Celebrating Black History Month

Every February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District joins the nation to observe and reflect on the tremendous contributions that African Americans have made to our country and our history. As 2022’s Black History Month ends, we took time to talk with some of our people and ask them about their experiences and perspectives that both empowered and shaped them. Although only three Black voices were interviewed, Black History Month is an opportunity for the corps to share some of our employees’ perspectives on Black history and what it means to them.

22 Feb 2022

Same old locks, new maintenance solutions each year

A maintenance workshop that began 40 years ago has grown from a small gathering of 12 people to an international event.

11 Feb 2022

If you do what you love

“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Whether it was Marc Anthony or inspired by Confucius, the quote has existed for centuries but is still true today. This Valentine’s Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District highlights some of our employees who do what they love while accomplishing critical roles that deliver the district’s mission to the nation. We asked them about their childhood hobbies and interests and how those passions grew into careers.

2 Feb 2022

Pittsburgh District joins Duquesne University to form a stunning partnership

Every organization says they are a learning organization, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has taken its quest for innovation to a stunning level. During the 2021 recreation season, experts from the Pittsburgh District began a partnership with Duquesne University’s biology department. The goal was to test water quality within Crooked Creek Lake’s watershed called an “electrofishing survey,” which the corps had not used before.

31 Jan 2022

Beyond snow: How snowpack benefits reservoirs once it melts

Snow offers immediate reservoir-recreational activities for those who love winter, but another benefit of snow extends well beyond the cold season.

27 Jan 2022

Pittsburgh District collaborates, remains vigilant against ice on the rivers

When the rivers around Pittsburgh begin to freeze, a committee of experts assembles to respond.