The 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Civil Engineering Student Championships, hosted by Fairmont State University, held its concrete canoe competition at Tygart Lake in Grafton, West Virginia, on June 26, 2026. The international event provides engineering students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while testing their skills with concrete mixes, hydrodynamic design and project management. While 25 teams competed, Western Kentucky University won the concrete canoe competition, known as the "America's Cup of Civil Engineering."
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District recruiting team attended the concrete canoe races to promote the USACE mission. Talent management specialists...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District will host a free regulatory transformation workshop July 29 to share information about current policies, permitting procedures, digital tools, and best practices.
Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site such as safety, environmental testing, emergency response, and the start of physical excavation.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the start of physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment.
