22 Oct 2025

USACE to host Shallow Land Disposal Area public information session

Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site. Additionally, remediation operations are expected to begin at the site later this year. The session will highlight details about upcoming site remediation activities and address topics of public interest including safety, environmental testing, and emergency response.

13 Oct 2025

Corps of Engineers to conduct emergency exercise at Shallow Land Disposal Area

USACE is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site. During the exercise, the public will likely see increased security measures, emergency vehicles, and personnel, and probably hear emergency vehicle sirens. The increased activity is part of the drill and not an actual emergency.

29 Apr 2025

Ohio reservoir stops flash storm from damaging floods downstream communities toward Youngtown

A sudden burst of rain stalled over Trumbull County this weekend, dropping more than two inches in less than 24 hours and raising the water at Mosquito Creek Lake to a historic level on April 27.

8 Apr 2025

Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly in North Carolina in the storm’s aftermath. Beyond the flood waters, the storm triggered landslides that crashed down on communities without warning. The region experienced generational levels of devastation.

31 Mar 2025

Headwaters Highlights: A tiny team maintains mighty Mahoning Dam daily

Tucked into a sleepy creek valley of Western Pennsylvania, the Mahoning Creek Dam has stood for 84 years, holding back waters to protect communities from flooding.

7 Mar 2025

Partnership at the table: Pittsburgh District hosts first multi-agency emergency scenario exercise to fight floods together

Emergency specialists from across western Pennsylvania gathered inside the operations response center in downtown Pittsburgh as floodwaters and river levels in the region turned from bad to catastrophic.

6 Mar 2025

Shenango’s workforce never stops to upgrade campsites, improve federal lands ahead of recreational season

While the winter chill blankets the Shenango River Lake, park rangers and maintenance crews never stop working to improve visitors’ experiences ahead of the recreational season.

19 Feb 2025

Frosty reservoir conditions increase importance of winter safety and first-responder partnerships

Frozen lakes and snow-covered landscapes offer incredible sights for visitors at federal reservoirs, but a wintry stroll around icy waters can quickly turn dangerous in unexpected ways.

14 Jan 2025

PHOTOS: Crowds gather in beautiful wintery landscape at Shenango for Eagle Fest

The Shenango River Lake hosted its fifth annual Eagle Fest at the lake in partnership with other natural conservation agencies, including Shenango River Watchers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and other volunteer groups.

19 Dec 2024

Black belts and boundary lines: Real estate specialist lives a double life of discipline and defense

Jeffrey Horneman works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District as the deputy chief of the real estate office. Horneman has volunteered to provide free Taekwondo classes to youth through a martial arts nonprofit for the last 20 years. He has taught students as young as three years old. His classes have produced 12 black belts.