14 Jun 2024

Corps installs navigation safety signs for upcoming demolition of 117-year-old dam on Monongahela River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is adding navigation safety signs and buoys upstream and downstream of Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 to warn boaters and industry of hazardous conditions during upcoming demolition of a 117-year-old dam.

17 May 2022

22-031 Corps invites public comments on the Federal Participation in Watercraft Inspection Stations documents

Walla Walla, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps) invites your comments on the May 2022 Federal Participation in Watercraft Inspection Stations, Updated Integrated Letter Report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment, Columbia River Basin (LR/PEA) and associated Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

11 Jan 2019

Park rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat Show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2019) – Boaters and their families are invited to navigate to booth 404 at the Nashville Boat Show in Music City Center to meet with park rangers who are familiar with Corps of Engineers lakes, dams, locks, recreation areas and campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin.

23 May 2018

Alert: Buoys may not be in place, new PFD policy for locking through

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is informing mariners, boaters and paddlers of two notices involving river safety as Memorial Day weekend approaches – the placement of warning buoys and a new personal flotation device policy.

15 Sep 2017

Officials to delay opening Dismal Swamp Canal until end of October

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have delayed reopening the Dismal Swamp Canal until late October. “Recent weather events have delayed progress, and the latest condition survey of Turners Cut showed that additional dredging was needed,” said Keith Lockwood, Norfolk District Operations Branch chief.

12 Sep 2017

Gas Powered Watercraft Prohibited on Lake Yankton

Gas powered watercraft prohibition remains in effect on Lake Yankton.

6 Sep 2017

Corps continues prepping for Irma; issues guidance to boaters and campers

As Hurricane Irma approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is preparing to respond as needed and providing information to boaters and campers on operational adjustments that will take place at navigation locks and recreation facilities.

3 Aug 2017

Information meeting scheduled to discuss boating restrictions change to Lake Yankton

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Project will be holding an information meeting on Wednesday, August 16 to discuss a proposal to change boating restrictions on Lake Yankton from electric motor only to no wake. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, 55424 Highway 121, Crofton, NE.

17 Jun 2016

Corps completes repairs at Canaveral Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has completed construction of new composite guide walls around Canaveral Lock located between the western turning basin of Port Canaveral and the Banana River. The Corps reduced operating hours to allow contractors space so they could safely build the walls. Completion of the work allows the Corps to resume locking vessels on demand between 6 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. seven days a week.

15 Apr 2015

Corps notifying boaters that warning buoys are not in place due to high water

 The buoys delineate the restricted areas up- and downstream of the Corps’ lock and dam facilities.