Philadelphia District News Releases

Army Corps shares details on road closure at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:26 GMT

WHITE HAVEN, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced that approximately 2.5 miles of the Francis E. Walter Dam Road on the Route 940 side of the dam will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 9, 2026.

Army Corps to present at Wayne County Commissioners public meeting on Jadwin Dam Master Plan revision

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present at the Wayne County Commissioners working session on March 10, 2026, to kick off a process to revise the 1959 General Edgar Jadwin Dam Master Plan (originally titled Dyberry Reservoir).

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:25:00 GMT

On Feb. 23, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. Note - this release was updated on 3/2/2026 to include links for memorandums

Building Strong: Looking Back Over More than 4 Decades of Superfund Work

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:53 GMT

Since the 1980s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners have been engaged in a vital mission: cleaning up Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste at historic industrial sites across the United States.

Army Corps shares update on Maurice River maintenance dredging

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared an update regarding upcoming maintenance dredging of the lower Maurice River in Cumberland County, N.J. The Army Corps’ contractor, Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Va., will dredge approximately 80,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal channel near the mouth of the Maurice River.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

Army Corps shares update on New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway maintenance dredging

Press Operations — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:59:36 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared an update regarding upcoming maintenance dredging of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. In mid-January, the Army Corps’ contractor Barnegat Bay Dredging Company of Harvey Cedars, N.J. will begin dredging the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway federal channel between markers 152 to 163 (west of Brigantine, N.J.). The sediment will be beneficially used to enhance salt marsh at the East Pool at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.

USACE to host open house to share info on Draft Beltzville Lake Master Plan

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:21:45 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an open house on January 7, 2026, to share details on a draft revision of the Beltzville Lake Master Plan. The open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company. The public open house will cover the proposed changes to the current Beltzville Lake Master Plan. Team members will share instructions on how to submit comments and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback. A 30-day public comment period will begin on January 7, 2026 and end on February 6, 2026.

USACE Philadelphia District receives additional funding to advance FUSRAP remediation efforts

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has received additional funding to advance efforts under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to protect the health and well-being of communities and the environment. As part of national cost recovery efforts under FUSRAP, the District will receive $31 million in new funding for the continuing remediation of the former DuPont Chambers Works site in Deepwater, N.J.

Army Corps shares plan for 2026 recreational water releases from Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared the 2026 Recreation Plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam. The plan specifies dates and actions associated with whitewater and fishing releases from the dam from late March to early October of 2026. USACE coordinates the plan with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Army Corps awards contract for maintenance dredging for Philadelphia to Trenton portion of Delaware River

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:15:22 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Cottrell Contracting Corp. of Chesapeake, Va. for $5.36 million to conduct maintenance dredging of portions of the Delaware River between the PA-NJ Turnpike Bridge and the north end of Newbold Island as well as the Fairless Turning Basin. Work is part of the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton federal navigation project.

Army Corps awards contract for maintenance dredging of Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for $27.6 million to conduct maintenance dredging of portions of the Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor federal shipping channels.

Army Corps awards contract for maintenance dredging of Chesapeake Bay approach channels

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Curtin Maritime Corp. for $10.8 million to conduct maintenance dredging of portions of the Chesapeake Bay approach channels as part of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal federal navigation project.

Army Corps shares details for F.E. Walter Dam water releases

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared details for the season’s final recreational water releases from the Francis E. Walter Dam. The recreation plan allows for a large volume of remaining water storage to be released during the second weekend of October to draw down the reservoir to its winter elevation. Due to the dry season, minimal forecasted rainfall and limited surplus of water storage remaining, a ‘mega release’ will not be possible this year.

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

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:29:05 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2025 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Currently, there is enough water storage to schedule the 12th increment of the plan, which includes adding fishing releases for the period of September 13-26.

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

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:08:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2025 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

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

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:22:33 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2025 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Currently, there is enough water storage to schedule the 8th and 9th increments of the 2025 Recreation Plan.

Army Corps awards contract for Lewes & Rehoboth Canal dredging

Press Operations — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District announced it awarded a $9.6 million contract to Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Va. to conduct dredging of the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal in Sussex County, Delaware.

Army Corps awards contract for Indian River Inlet North Shore beachfill

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:27:22 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has awarded an $8.1 contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for dredging and beachfill along the north shore of the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, Delaware.

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

Press Operations — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:37:13 GMT