On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marks 250 years of service to the nation, established on this date in 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.
From our nation's earliest defenses to the construction of the U.S. Capitol, from the great surveys of the American West to support for exploring the final frontier, from advances in navigable waterways to the restoration of our most treasured ecosystems — the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a storied contributor to our country's past, present, and future, engineering solutions to the nation's toughest challenges.
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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.
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.
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.
