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  • Dredging operations to begin in Manistee Harbor federal channel

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will dredge the Manistee Harbor federal channel to ensure safe navigation as early as Sunday, Sept. 21 — weather dependent. The maintenance project will remove seasonal shoaling at the mouth of the channel, which impacts commercial traffic when left unaddressed.  
  • Corps of Engineers begins Muskegon Harbor revetment repair work

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is beginning long-term improvements to the Muskegon Harbor North Revetment in July to improve the safety and stability of the popular walkway. The $5.765 million project will include the removal and replacement of revetment stone and concrete walkway along the Muskegon River channel, including installing new railing posts, replacing concrete panels and new riprap on the bank for marine traffic. The work will also address voids and sinkholes underneath and along the edge of the structure, while making improvements to prevent future material loss.
  • Remaining Phase 3 options awarded for New Lock at the Soo

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, awards a total of $95.3 million for remaining Phase 3 options to Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) of Westerville, Ohio. The remaining Phase 3 options include Option 4: Downstream Work ($44.9 million), Option 5: Hands Free Mooring ($24.2 million), and Option 6: Downstream Ship Arrestors ($26.2 million). Negotiated pricing on the remaining Phase 3 options was set to expire in September 2025.
  • Federal channel dredging begins at outer Grand Haven Harbor

    Annual U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District maintenance dredging operations are scheduled to begin Friday, June 13, in the federal channel at outer Grand Haven Harbor, Michigan. The project is scheduled to remove 14,600 cubic yards of material from the mouth of the Grand River where seasonal shoaling accumulates. The project is expected to conclude by June 30, weather dependent.
  • Corps of Engineers Inner St. Joseph Harbor dredging starting June 9

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District dredging operations are scheduled to begin Monday, June 9, to maintain the federal channel at the inner St. Joseph Harbor. Dean Marine & Excavating, of Mount Clemens, Michigan, will perform the mechanical dredging to maintain safe passage for vessels at the upstream docks as the Corps of Engineers contractor. The work is scheduled to conclude by July 30.
  • Detroit District receives $1.2M to continue flood study in Midland region

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will receive an additional $1.2 million in funding under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan to continue its Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study.
  •  Corps of Engineers dredging gets underway in New Buffalo 

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is scheduled to begin maintenance dredging operations in the federal navigation channel Sunday, June 1 in New Buffalo Harbor.  The dredging will remove about 15,000 cubic yards of shoaling in the harbor, which will be then used for renourishment about 1,500 feet south of the South Breakwater. Material will be placed from the shoreline to about 8 feet deep in Lake Michigan. 
  • Behind the Dams: How the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Protects Lives and Infrastructure

    Dams are among the most vital components of our nation's infrastructure—quietly working behind the scenes to manage water flow, support inland navigation, and reduce devastating floods. When functioning properly, they protect millions of people and billions in property. But as climate extremes intensify and infrastructure ages, the risks of failure grow—making dam safety more critical than ever. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), ensuring these structures remain safe is not just an engineering task—it’s a mission to protect lives. Dan Ferris, Dam Safety Program Manager (DSPM) for the USACE Chicago District, is responsible for ensuring these essential structures continue to operate as designed.