U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District crews began removing protective roadway plates and asphalt application along the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday parade route shortly after the June 14 festivities. More than half of the plates have been removed as of Monday morning and small holes created by the plate anchors are being patched. This process will continue overnight until all Army vehicles depart the area, expected by June 17. Visual assessments are underway to both evaluate the infrastructure damage mitigation plan and identify any possible roadway damage. Thus far, officials have determined the protective plates performed as intended and we are confident that ongoing inspection efforts will yield that minimal to no...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received emergency request approval to use USACE, Wilmington District’s dredge MERRITT to remove ~7,500 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet this July.
Jennings Randolph Lake staff and volunteers planted 40 blight-resistant American chestnut seedlings along Sunset Trail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, owned and operated recreation site, June 7, 2025 . This effort comes as part of a national conservation program that chose the USACE park as one of only 19 spotlight sites across the country.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operation Center May 29 in support of the state and local response to historic flooding that swept through Western Maryland mid-May, leaving extensive damage and waterway debris.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project.
People of all ages are strongly encouraged to practice water safety this summer. Before entering or being around open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), keep these things in mind because they could save your life or the life of someone you care about.
