14 Apr 2015

Lower Mon recovers from icy, muddy aftermath

“I was really shocked by how fast the river came up,” said Lockmaster Paul Meininger, as he stood

13 Apr 2015

Teamwork averts disaster after barges break away

  When 17 barges broke free of their moorings on the raging, ice-filled Monongahela River, March 4,

1 Dec 2014

Morgantown lock dewatering reveals severe damage

The $2.8-million maintenance dewatering of Morgantown Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River, Oct. 17 - Nov. 19, revealed unexpected deterioration that lengthened the repair schedule and complicated the work needed to fix critical components. But, skilled technicians and craftsmen from the Pittsburgh Repair Fleet and Pittsburgh Engineers Warehouse and Repair Station were up to the task.

18 Nov 2014

Engineers inspect dewatered lock at Morgantown

Some Pittsburgh District personnel got a rare glimpse at a dewatered lock when they took part in an

23 Oct 2014

Division commander visits Pittsburgh District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Richard Kaiser visited the Pittsburgh District Oct. 15 - 16 for an orientation tour.

6 Aug 2012

Historical commission recognizes Mon River navigation

A historical marker recognizing the Monongahela River Navigation System as one of the nation's most historically successful river systems was dedicated the Monongahela River at Locks and Dam 3.