Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

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

Press Operations — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:59:00 GMT

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.

Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Releases FY2021 Work Plan

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:21:00 GMT

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

Corps Signs Partnership Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has entered into a more than $3.3-million project partnership agreement with the city of Chester to complete upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant.

Corps Signs Partnership Agreement for Storm Sewer Repair Construction

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has entered into a more than $200,000 project-partnership agreement with the city of McKeesport to complete storm sewer-system repairs at several locations within the city.

Corps to host first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:26:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host its first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 2021.

Crooked Creek Lake seeks public input on master plan updates

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is seeking public feedback regarding proposed changes to the Crooked Creek Lake Master Plan based on public input collected in November 2019. The master plan update will affect the future management and use of natural resources and recreational activities at the lake for the next 25 years.

Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal Area Virtual Public Meeting Nov. 12

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 and present an update to the public on project status, result of annual environmental monitoring, upcoming site activities, and other issues of public interest of the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.

Corps Awards Contract for Sediment Removal and Concrete Repair in Punxsutawney, PA

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has awarded a more than $1.4 million contract to remove sediment and repair a concrete structure within Mahoning Creek in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

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

Press Operations — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:39:00 GMT

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.

Corps to Host Ribbon Cutting at Lick Run Streambank Protection Project

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of the Lick Run Streambank Protection Project in Jefferson Hills, South Park Township, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh District power team deploys in support of Tropical Storm Isaias response

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:50:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s temporary emergency power planning and response team deployed to Connecticut to provide generator power to critical facilities in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, Aug. 7.

Corps Accepts Public Comments on East Branch Operations

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:42:00 GMT

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

Corps Awards $12.9 Contract to Replace Dam Gates

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces the award of a more than $12.9-million contract for the installation of two new dam lift gates and a new control system at Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Monaca, Pennsylvania.

Corps advises mariners of Emsworth primary lock chamber closure

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing that Emsworth Lock and Dam, located on the Ohio River at mile 6.2, will initiate a closure of the primary lock chamber for scheduled repairs.

Corps to Host Best Dam Graduation Ever

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:39:00 GMT

The Warren Area High School’s Class of 2020 will drive, not walk, across a dam stage Friday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m. as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District hosts the pandemic-inspired commencement at Kinzua Dam.

Corps to Open Select Facilities at Recreation Sites

Press Operations — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is announcing that select facilities at district-managed sites will open Memorial Day weekend for the 2020 recreation season in alignment states’ guidelines.