Philadelphia District News Releases

PUBLIC NOTICE: Swim Beach Reopened at Blue Marsh Lake

Press Operations — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced that the Swim Area at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area, Blue Marsh Lake, has been reopened.

Swim Beach Closure Due To High Bacteria Levels at Blue Marsh Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced that the Swim Area at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area, Blue Marsh Lake, is currently closed due to high bacteria levels.

Army Corps shares update for Lewes & Rehoboth Canal dredging

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding upcoming dredging along the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal in Sussex County, Delaware.

Army Corps awards contract for Absecon Island outfall repair

Press Operations — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced that it has awarded a $19.695 million contract to Agate Construction Co. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. to repair multiple ocean outfall pipes along Absecon Island.

Army Corps shares update regarding temporary closure of portion of C&D Canal trail

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced portions of the Michael N. Castle Trail along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal will be closed on weekdays from August 24th through September 11th (modified). The trail closure is necessary for the Army Corps' contractor to complete maintenance work on Summit Bridge.

Dredging projects, large and small, help maintain the nation’s waterways

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:31:18 GMT

Across the country, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains what our nation’s leaders describe as America’s “underwater infrastructure,” a network of thousands of miles of federal navigation channels that keep maritime commerce flowing and people and cargo moving.

Army Corps announces temporary trail closure along Chesapeake & Delaware Canal

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced portions of the Michael N. Castle Trail along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal will be closed from July 26 through August 7.

Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.

Army Corps awards contract for Indian River Inlet repairs

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced it has awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. for $53 million to conduct repairs of the north jetty at the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, DE. Mobilization to the site is anticipated to begin in March or April of 2027 with in-water work to begin on May 1, 2027, based on environmental windows for construction.

Army Corps shares update on Francis E. Walter Dam water release schedule

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has updated the 2026 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

Army Corps to participate in virtual public meeting on Mispillion Inlet

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District will participate in a virtual public meeting hosted by Slaughter Beach, Delaware regarding the Mispillion Inlet Shore Damages Mitigation Project. The meeting will be hosted via Zoom from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 29.

Army Corps awards contract for Avalon and Stone Harbor beach nourishment

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $15.8 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company to conduct periodic nourishment of the Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet (Avalon & Stone Harbor) dune and beachfill project. The project is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor.

Army Corps awards contract for Ocean City beachfill project

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Houston, TX for $19.5 million to conduct periodic nourishment of the Great Egg Harbor and Peck Beach, (Ocean City), NJ Coastal Storm Risk Management project. Work is the result of a partnership between the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Ocean City.

Army Corps announces lane closures along Summit Bridge

Press Operations — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:26:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced today upcoming lane closures will be implemented along Summit Bridge in New Castle County, Delaware to enable routine maintenance, including steel repairs and painting activities.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Press Operations — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit.

Army Corps awards contract for Strathmere and Sea Isle City beachfill project

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:59 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding periodic nourishment of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet dune and beachfill project. USACE has awarded a $21.6 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company of Chesapeake, VA for dune and beachfill work in Sea Isle City and Upper Township (Strathmere), N.J.

Local Boy Scout recognized for building accessible fishing pier at Blue Marsh Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:42:00 GMT

In the spring of 2025, 18-year-old local Boy Scout Gavin Wanner approached park rangers at Blue Marsh Lake with an idea for a service project: rebuilding the park’s outdated accessible fishing pier at the Stilling Basin.

Army Corps, Abington Township celebrate completion of environmental infrastructure project

Press Operations — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:41:00 GMT

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Abington Township officials and partners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 22 to celebrate the completion of an environmental infrastructure project.

Army Corps shares update for Strathmere and Sea Isle City beachfill project

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:24:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding periodic nourishment of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet dune and beachfill project. Three days after receiving $28 million in federal funding, USACE has published a contract solicitation for dune and beachfill work in Sea Isle City and Upper Township (Strathmere), N.J. USACE will continue to expedite pre-construction steps consistent with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works’ “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative.

Army Corps shares update regarding temporary closure of portion of C&D Canal trail

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:28:49 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding upcoming work along the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal that will temporarily impact access to the Michael N. Castle trail system on the north side of the Canal and the access road off Cox Neck Road.