25 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Announces Reduction of Services and Operational Changes at Blue Marsh Lake for 2025 Recreation Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, which oversees the operations of numerous Flood Risk Management and recreation sites throughout the Delaware River Basin, will be implementing operational changes and reductions in services at Blue Marsh Lake due to staffing shortages during the 2025 recreation season. Staffing shortages are due to the inability to hire seasonal staff because of the current federal hiring freeze. USACE staff will continue to prioritize tasks essential to public health and safety, such as dam operations for flood protection and emergency response readiness.

15 Apr 2025

STATUS UPDATE: Access Restrictions for Paving Projects at Blue Marsh Lake

LEESPORT, PA (15 APRIL 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District had announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways.

4 Apr 2025

Army Corps and contractor begin construction of new dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined contractors Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Royal IHC on April 4, 2025, in Panama City, FL for a steel cutting ceremony, kicking off construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District. The event was attended by USACE Headquarters, North Atlantic Division, Marine Design Center, and Philadelphia District leadership as well as Royal IHC and Eastern Shipbuilding Group leadership.

28 Mar 2025

Upcoming Closures For Paving Projects At Blue Marsh Lake

LEESPORT, PA (28 MARCH 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways.