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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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1 Jul 2020
Blue Marsh Lake Swimming Beach to Open; Restrictions in Place for Holiday Weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the swimming beach at Blue Marsh Lake will open to the public on July 2, 2020. The bathhouse and shower facilities at the beach will also open. Visitation in the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be limited to 75% capacity. Park Rangers will be monitoring the visitation and closing the area as needed.
26 Jun 2020
Army Corps to reopen public beaches and visitor center at Raystown Lake
As part of the phased reopening of recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces the reopening of public beaches and most areas within the Raystown Lake Visitors Center, including the information center, interior restrooms and the retail store operated by the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, on June 27.
29 May 2020
Army Corps announces phased re-opening of campgrounds and Mountain Bike Skills Park at Raystown Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of Raystown Lake campgrounds, the Mountain Bike Skills Park, and public restroom facilities that were closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The phased reopening approach in response to COVID-19 will begin with:
8 May 2020
Army Corps-managed campgrounds to remain closed until further notice in response to COVID-19
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District-managed campgrounds will remain closed through at
26 Mar 2020
Army Corps inspects facilities across DC, Maryland and Pennsylvania for potential care site conversion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is performing site inspections across Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia to support a nationwide FEMA mission assignment to convert existing large spaces into alternate care sites to augment COVID-19 response efforts.
19 Mar 2020
Army Corps to limit Regulatory Program operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC in response to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is incorporating preventative measures, including limiting some day-to-day operations of its Regulatory Program offices, such as postponing office meetings and public engagements to minimize potential exposure to Corps personnel, permit applicants and the general public. Field site visits will continue on a case-by-case basis following appropriate safety precautions and “social-distancing” measures.
19 Mar 2020
Army Corps to close recreation sites across Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, West Virginia in response to COVID-19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites effective immediately and lasting indefinitely due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures pertain to visitor centers, beaches, special events, volunteer activities, public meetings, interpretive programs and other public gatherings.
6 Feb 2020
Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as
25 Sep 2018
Corps greenlights $350-million radiological waste clean-up contract for Shallow Land Disposal Area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announced today that it is moving forward with the initially awarded contractor for the $350-million radiological waste clean-up project in Parks Township, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh.