9 Feb 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes request for proposals for beneficial use of dredged materials

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today published in the Federal Register its request for proposals for beneficial use of dredged material pilot projects pursuant to Section 1122 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.

19 Jan 2018

Philly District team members support emergency recovery efforts

In 2017, more than 60 team members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District deployed to support recovery efforts associated with three major hurricanes, the California wildfires, and Louisiana flooding. The hurricane season was one of the most destructive on record as Harvey, Irma, and Maria caused widespread devastation.

12 Jan 2018

Army Corps announces F.E. Walter Dam water release schedule

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 12, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District released the Flow Management Plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven, PA. The plan, developed in partnership with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, lists dates and release amounts for whitewater and fisheries releases for 2018, 2019, and 2020.

20 Nov 2017

Dredging of Chesapeake City Basin and portion of C&D Canal set to begin last week of November

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 20, 2017) – The Dredging of Chesapeake City Basin is scheduled to begin the week

25 Oct 2017

Army Corps continues Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts

NEW YORK – It’s been five years since Hurricane Sandy made history as the largest Atlantic hurricane on record when it made landfall near Brigantine, N.J. on Oct. 29, 2012. With wind gusts in excess of 75 miles per hour and storm surge that inundated much of the New York and New Jersey coasts, the storm killed more than 100 Americans and caused more than $50 billion in damages. Since the storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has supported repair and recovery efforts throughout the northeast.

10 Oct 2017

Army Corps to hold public meeting for F.E. Walter Dam recreation plan

PHILADELPHIA (October 10, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District will host a public meeting to review the 2017 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan and solicit feedback for next year’s plan. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the White Haven Area Community Library at 121 Towanda St, White Haven, PA 18661. Organizational leadership is encouraged to attend and provide recommendations and feedback.

6 Oct 2017

Army Corps awards contract for maintenance dredging of Chesapeake City Basin and portion of C&D Canal

PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 6, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded

2 Oct 2017

Army Corps awards contract to repair Bethany, South Bethany and Fenwick Island beaches

PHILADELPHIA (October 2, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a

2 Oct 2017

Army Corps announces schedule for final water release of season from Francis E. Walter Dam

PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 2, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the schedule for the final water release of the recreation season for the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven, PA. The Army Corps’ 2017 Flow Management Plan allows for a final large water release as part of drawing the reservoir down

26 Sep 2017

Army Corps provides update on temporary mitigation measures in Margate

PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2017) – Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District