Chelsea Jones, river ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, shares some watery safety and boating tips while recreating on Pittsburgh’s rivers, reservoirs and other waterways this summer.
One of the district’s highest priorities is to safeguard lives by educating the public on water and boater safety.
Know the waterways! There are a total of 11 fixed-crest dams on the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers. Fixed-crest dams are very difficult to see because they create an “infinity pool” visual effect, blending with the water’s surface. Therefore, we ask all boaters to pay close attention to warning signs marking off restricted areas.
Take a boat safety course! According to the U.S. Coast...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District faced back-to-back high-water events due to heavy rains in April, holding back an estimated six feet of flooding from reaching the Point of Pittsburgh.
HERMITAGE, Pa. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting and comment period to continue the Shenango River Lake Master Plan revision. The meeting will review proposed changes to the master plan draft based on community feedback collected after the previous master plan meeting in 2022.
PITTSBURGH -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District reports that the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget request includes more than $122 million in federal funding for the district's civil works program.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting recreation opportunities at select reservoirs in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania for the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse.
