17 Apr 2023

Pittsburgh District’s Water Quality team conducts first “spring pulse”

Millions of gallons of water rushed out of the Kinzua Dam every minute for eight hours straight into the Allegheny River. The outflow caused the Allegheny River to rise by almost two feet. The water pushed out of the dam with massive force, resembling giant firehoses opened to full blast. This water release event was seven years in the making, a perfect storm of conditions that allowed water quality experts to replicate a spring pulse.

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.

14 Jan 2022

Hundreds attend Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

As people’s schedules start calming down after the Christmas season, bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike had the chance to come together at Shenango River Lake and learn about America’s avian rockstar: the bald eagle.

18 Dec 2020

That’s a Wrap: Corps Concludes East Branch Dam Repair Project

A big dam problem required a big dam solution. After seven years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is wrapping up the East Branch Dam Cutoff Wall Rehabilitation project in Elk County, Pennsylvania.

30 Oct 2020

Eroded Streambank Wall Gets an Extreme Makeover

Approximately 20 people gathered near what appeared to be an insignificant wall to celebrate the completion of a project that has an enormous impact on six communities.

29 Jan 2016

Tionesta Lake Celebrates 75 years

Tionesta Lake project staff hosted their 75th Anniversary Open house celebration, Jan. 9, at the Tionesta Lake Information Center.

12 Jun 2015

Bid opening for Braddock security fence upgrades

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Pittsburgh District started accepting bids for a security fence

28 Apr 2015

A new partnership starts at Tub Run Campground

Under a clear blue sky, dignitaries cut a new blue ribbon to mark the start of a new partnership at

24 Feb 2015

Automated instrumentation at Crooked Creek Dam

The recent installation of vibrating wire sensors and data loggers on select piezometers Crooked Creek Dam near Ford City, Pennsylvania, will provide data on a much more frequent basis than is possible with manual readings.

17 Oct 2014

District conducts lock and dam inspections

As a part of the Dam Safety Program, members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

15 Oct 2014

What's that blob?

What is that blob in the water? Is it some sort of fish egg?  No.  Maybe it’s some sort of frog or

30 Jun 2014

Employee receives award

Pittsburgh District employee is selected to receive an honor in recognition for his outstanding work.

27 Jun 2014

Kirwan partners with local police for kid’s fishing day

On June 14, nearly 2000 people including more than 765 kids stormed the shores of Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir with a free fishing rod in one hand and donated bait in the other.

31 Jul 2013

USACE, Army Reserve partner for project improvement, cost saving, training opportunities

     An ongoing Army Corps and Army Reserve partnership could result in significant savings on a