4 Mar 2021

21-008 Dworshak Dam discharges to decrease to 13,800 cfs for second week of March

AHSAHKA, Idaho – In order to meet flood control targets for March and April, Dworshak Dam will be decreasing releases starting Friday night, March 5, at midnight. This decrease will result in the river lowering less than 1 foot over the hour between midnight on Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday morning.

11 Feb 2021

21-003 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,700 and 4,000 cfs in second half of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak will be releasing water during the next two weeks to manage reservoir refill and provide flood control. Reservoir managers will maintain Dworshak Dam releases at 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Feb. 19.

29 Jan 2021

21-002 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,700 and 7,000 cfs in first half of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Reservoir managers will decrease Dworshak Dam releases on Friday evening, Jan. 29, to 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs). This flow is expected to remain constant until Feb. 8. Flows may vary daily from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 in the range of 1,700 to 7,000 cfs.

14 Jan 2021

Corps urges water safety while recreating this winter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District reminds all to be prepared for cold water emergencies on or around lakes or rivers this winter. If you fall into the water or through ice, it is critical to get out of the cold water as quickly as possible since you can lose your ability to swim within minutes as hypothermia begins.

10 Dec 2020

Corps to host first annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake

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

6 Nov 2020

Improving Biodiversity in the Habitat Management Units

Habitat Management Units, or HMUs, are different from other parks. While parks are maintained to provide recreational opportunities, HMUs are areas of land dedicated to environmental stewardship.

20 Oct 2020

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

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.

1 Oct 2020

Contracts awarded for establishment of Upper Missouri Basin Monitoring Network

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has recently awarded multiple contracts with state and federal agencies and private firms to establish the Upper Missouri Basin Monitoring Network for soil moisture and plains snowpack.

31 Aug 2020

Teamwork and Innovation

Every day, Pittsburgh District is faced with the task of using limited resources to remain good stewards of our region’s infrastructure. Tuesday, Aug. 4, was no different.

12 Aug 2020

Boat Launch Ramp to Close, Dam Face Work Continues

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s East Branch Lake Dam announces its boat launch ramp will close Monday, Aug. 24 due to falling lake levels and urges continued caution to travelers as dam construction work continues.