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  • Army Corps shares status update on Blue Marsh Lake Algal Bloom

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District at Blue Marsh Lake will be reopening the swim beach for Saturday, July 19, 2025, however the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Status will remain within the Warning Status.

  • Army Corps’ Philadelphia District conducts Change of Command Ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. Ryan A. Baum assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. Jeffrey M. Beeman during a July 16th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. Baum became the 63rd commander in the District's 159-year history

  • Army Corps announces lane closures along Summit Bridge

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the lane closure schedule along Summit Bridge in New Castle County, DE. Previously, USACE announced lane closures would begin on/about July 28. Currently, the lane closures are likely to begin in early to mid-August and will last approximately two weeks while bridge repairs are taking place.

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

    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 first four increments of the plan.

  • Blue Marsh Lake - Harmful Algal Bloom Status Update – Advisory to Warning & Closures

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District is advising Blue Marsh Lake visitors to be aware of the presence of extremely high levels of blue-green algae in the lake and the potential for harmful toxins to be present.

  • Update to Limited Services and Operational Changes at Blue Marsh Lake

    In April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, announced the implementation of operational changes and reductions in services at Blue Marsh Lake due to staffing shortages during the 2025 recreation season.

  • Army Corps to share update on remediation at former DuPont Chambers Works site

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District will present an update regarding the ongoing remediation at the former DuPont Chambers Works site in Deepwater, N.J. The presentation will take place at the beginning of the Salem County Commissioner’s meeting on July 23 at 4:00 p.m. at the Salem County Historic Courthouse (104 Market Street, Salem, NJ).

  • Blue Marsh Lake Harmful Algal Bloom Status Update – Watch to Advisory

    LEESPORT, PA (03 JULY 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District is updating the Harmful Algal Bloom Status at Blue Marsh Lake from a Watch Status up to an Advisory Status.

  • Army Corps shares update on new hopper dredge

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and Marine Design Center shared an update regarding the ongoing construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND. USACE announced the new dredge will be named the Dredge DONNELLY after the late Ray Donnelly who retired as Chief of Resource Management for the USACE Philadelphia District in 2020.

  • Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities 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.