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2018 & 2019 Photo Contest Submissions

Heaven, Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake provides year round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, and sight-seeing. Always remember – wear a life jacket. and take a course on boating safety before going out on the water!
North Facing View, Blue Marsh Lake.
Blue Marsh Lake’s federal public lands offers excellent opportunities to view flora and fauna. The property’s natural resources provides habitat for a variety of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and fish species.
Boating Before Sunset, Blue Marsh Lake.
Blue Marsh Lake property consists of 6200 acres of water and land resources. Blue Marsh Lake offers numerous water-related activities including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating (served by three boat launches).
Kayaking in the Fall, Beltzville Lake
The 3,002-acre Beltzville State Park is in the southern foothills of the Poconos. Pohopoco Creek feeds the 949-acre Beltzville Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates the dam while the PA DCNR operates the park facilities.
Winter at the Lake, Blue Marsh Lake.
Blue Marsh Lake has prevented approximately $100 million dollars in flood damages since its construction.
Snow Covered Path, Blue Marsh Lake
With more than 36 miles of trails, 6200 acres of land, 1,148 acres of water, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, Blue Marsh Lake can accommodate all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons!
Whats left of the Tree, F.E. Walter Dam.
The Francis E. Walter Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961 and has prevented more than $233 million in flood damages. It also supports recreation in the Lehigh Valley with planned fishing and whitewater rafting water releases.
A Walk on the Lake, F.E. Walter Dam
USACE maintains 1800 acres of federal property at F.E. Walter Dam. The project provides numerous recreational opportunities including ice fishing in winter months.
Bee, F.E. Walter Dam
As a federal land management agency, USACE was asked to “incorporate conservation practices for pollinator habitat improvement.” Francis E. Walter Dam has embraced this practice in various locations throughout the project area.
Butterfly, F.E. Walter Dam
The red-spotted purple butterfly is common to Pennsylvania, it is a beautiful forest butterfly that is commonly seen in the woodland area surrounded by Francis E. Walter Dam.
Sunset at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake offers a variety of spectacular landscape viewing opportunities. Scenic vistas provide picture perfect views of sunrises, sunsets, and the night sky.
Autumn from the State Hill Overlook, Blue Marsh Lake, by Francis C. Plucinsky
Blue Marsh Lake provides year round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, and sight-seeing.
Fall at State Hill Boat Ramp, Blue Marsh Lake, by Christopher Wiederspahn
Blue Marsh Lake offers numerous water-related activities including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating (served by three boat launches). Always remember – wear a life jacket and take a course on boating safety before going out on the water!
Blue Heron taking off, Blue Marsh Lake, by Cory Slifka
Blue Marsh Lake’s federal public lands offers excellent opportunities to view flora and fauna. The property’s natural resources provides habitat for a variety of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and fish species.
Timber Rattler at F.E. Walter Dam, by Kevin Voelker
Open cliff faces and fractured rock within the southerly facing tree line area at Francis E. Walter Dam provide prime habitat for rattlesnakes. Students East Stroudsburg University have studied the rattlesnake population at the project.
Tree Swallows at Blue Marsh Lake, by Cynthia Meyers
Blue Marsh Lake property consists of 6200 acres of water and land resources including grasslands and meadow habitat for tree swallows and a variety of other birds.
Blue Heron at Blue Marsh Lake by Chris Wiederspahn
Blue Marsh Lake’s federal public lands offers excellent opportunities to view flora and fauna. The property’s natural resources provides habitat for a variety of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and fish species.
Reflections on F.E. Walter Dam during a summer fishing trip, by Fredrick Voelker
The Francis E. Walter Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961 and has prevented more than $220 million in flood damages. It also supports recreation in the Lehigh Valley with planned fishing and whitewater rafting water releases.
Sunset at Prompton Dam, by Robert Jolley
Prompton State Park provides boat launching and picnicking facilities to the 290-acre Prompton Lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty-six miles of hiking trails surround the lake.
Winter time, full moon, F.E. Walter Dam, by Fredrick Voelker
Winter time, full moon, F.E. Walter Dam
Winter fly fishing at the first deflector in the Blue Marsh Tailwater by Francis C. Plucinsky
Winter fly fishing at the first deflector in the Blue Marsh Tailwater
Sunset over snow at Blue Marsh Lake by Christopher Wiederspahn
With more than 36 miles of trails, 6200 acres of land, 1,148 acres of water, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, Blue Marsh Lake can accommodate all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.

2020 Northern Area Photo Contest

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is holding its annual photo contest for its Northern Area projects: 

  • Francis E. Walter Dam
  • Beltzville Dam (and Beltzville State Park)
  • Blue Marsh Lake
  • Prompton Dam (and Prompton State Park)
  • General Edgar Jadwin Dam

Twelve winning photographs will be included in a digital 2021 calendar. Submit your digital photographs beginning June 1, 2020 through November 15, 2020 by following the contest rules below.