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USACE, in partnership with the Prince Georges County Department of the Environment, is developing plans to implement str...
09/15/2026

USACE, in partnership with the Prince Georges County Department of the Environment, is developing plans to implement stream restoration projects in the Anacostia River Watershed with the goal to improve in-stream fish habitat and remove fish passage barriers.

A public meeting for this project will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5pm at the Prince George's County Plaza Community Center to provide further information. A livestream will also be available at the YouTube link in the comments.

In accordance with the requirements of Maryland Environmental Article Title 18 (Stream and Floodplain Restoration Projects), USACE is providing notification to all residences and businesses near the proposed project area boundary. This notification also provides details on how you can obtain further project information.

To learn more about the restoration efforts and project progress, visit the USACE project website at the link in the comments.

09/11/2026

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Chief Historian Dr. John Lonnquest reflects on both the USACE response to the tragedy and his own experiences following the opening of the National Museum of the United States Army’s newest exhibit, "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11."

The exhibit traces the minutes, days, and months following Sept. 11, 2001, and details how USACE mobilized with speed and purpose to support recovery and help rebuild after tragedy.

(U.S. Army video by Thomas Deaton)

Twenty-five years after the United States faced one of its darkest days on September 11, 2001, a new National Museum of ...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after the United States faced one of its darkest days on September 11, 2001, a new National Museum of the United States Army exhibit is highlighting the response of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with stories of service, resilience, and engineering ingenuity. The Museum is free and open to the public seven days a week.

Opened on Aug. 28, the "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11" exhibit explores how USACE mobilized within the first moments of the attacks to coordinate resources, restore critical infrastructure, and support the nation’s long-term rebuilding efforts. Amid the chaos, smoke, and debris, USACE personnel were some of the first federal responders.

"Steel and Stone" provides visitors with first-hand accounts, visuals and artifacts primarily sourced from USACE historical collections and the Army Museum System.

🔗 Read more at the link below.

By upgrading a critical piece of technology, our Washington Aqueduct division ensures it has the real-time environmental...
09/08/2026

By upgrading a critical piece of technology, our Washington Aqueduct division ensures it has the real-time environmental data necessary to guarantee the safety of the drinking water it provides to approximately one million citizens in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and Fairfax County.

The primary goal for installing the data sonde was to ensure the Aqueduct is fully prepared to detect and manage algae events in the Potomac River before they can impact the treatment process. The upgrade is also strategically timed to coincide with upcoming Potomac Interceptor rehabilitation project.

Learn more: https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4584204/washington-aqueduct-enhances-water-quality-monitoring-to-safeguard-drinking-wat/

09/02/2026

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Chief Historian Dr. John Lonnquest reflects on the USACE response to the tragedy through the National Museum of the United States Army’s newest exhibit, "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11." The exhibit traces the minutes, days, and months following Sept. 11, 2001, and details how USACE mobilized with speed and purpose to support recovery and help rebuild after tragedy.

(U.S. Army video by Thomas Deaton)

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, USACE reflects on its response to the tragedy through the Natio...
09/01/2026

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, USACE reflects on its response to the tragedy through the National Museum of the United States Army’s newest exhibit, "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11."

The exhibit traces the minutes, days, and months following Sept. 11, 2001, and details how USACE mobilized with speed and purpose to support recovery and help rebuild after tragedy.

For more information about the exhibit, which is now open to the public, visit the link in the comments. The museum (located in Northern Virginia) is free and open to the public seven days a week.

To open the exhibit, Museum Director Paul Morando, Curator Matthew Godec, USACE Chief Historian Dr. John Lonnquest, and USACE Curator Eric Reinert participated in an unveiling of the massive U.S. flag that was unfurled over the Pentagon’s damaged wall the day after the attacks. Now folded, the flag still bears soot stains from where it rubbed against the building and is now on display at the Museum.

Earlier this year, James Island was all but lost to the erosive forces of the Chesapeake Bay. But as part of our Mid-Bay...
08/24/2026

Earlier this year, James Island was all but lost to the erosive forces of the Chesapeake Bay. But as part of our Mid-Bay project, the island's footprint is starting to reappear on the map off the coast of Maryland's Dorchester County.

This long-term, 30+ year project continues our strategy for providing viable placement alternatives that meet the dredging needs of the Port of Baltimore while maximizing the use of dredged materials as a beneficial resource.

Restoration of island habitat is necessary and valuable to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem: in the last 150 years, an estimated 10,500 acres of this type of habitat have been lost in the middle-eastern portion of Chesapeake Bay, a valuable region for resting and nesting sites for migratory and shore birds.

(U.S. Army photos by Jeremy Todd)

08/19/2026

Baltimore District's Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Mark Pollak recently visited USACE dredging operations in Ocean City, Maryland, touring the dredge MURDEN and speaking with project teams about our work keeping the inlet navigable for local commercial vessels, recreational boaters, and the U.S. Coast Guard's lifesaving missions.

The MURDEN, operated by Wilmington District, was in town to remove about 5,000 cubic yards of material. The dredged material was placed at the near-shore placement site along Assateague Island to mitigate the impacts of sediment transport and erosion.

(U.S. Army video by David Adams)

Baltimore District today joined Senator Van Hollen and Ocean City, Md., leadership along the Boardwalk to mark the upcom...
08/14/2026

Baltimore District today joined Senator Van Hollen and Ocean City, Md., leadership along the Boardwalk to mark the upcoming beach renourishment cycle set to begin after the Labor Day holiday and conclude by next Memorial Day.

This cyclical work creates more than just a beautiful beach: the combination of a wide beach, a protective seawall, and a vegetated dune system has served as an engineering shield to prevent an estimated $927 million in storm damages since the early 1990s.

This project succeeds because of the deep relationships built between our federal team, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Worcester County Government, the Town of Ocean City, the Marine Mining Administration, and our leaders in Congress. Expect more updates soon on this upcoming renourishment.

(U.S. Army photos by Jeremy Todd)

08/12/2026

Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., was recently onboard USACE dredging operations in Ocean City, Maryland, touring the dredge MURDEN and speaking with project teams about our work keeping the inlet navigable for local commercial vessels, recreational boaters, and the U.S. Coast Guard's lifesaving missions.

The MURDEN, operated by Wilmington District, was in town to remove about 5,000 cubic yards of material. The dredged material was placed at the near-shore placement site along Assateague Island to mitigate the impacts of sediment transport and erosion.

(U.S. Army video by David Adams)

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