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  • July

    (l to r) Acting Operations Manager, Jude Harrington; Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; and Maj. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, Corps Deputy Commander for Civil Works and Emergency Operations take a walk in the ‘greenside’, the Greenside Pathway at Raytown Lake, June 20.

    Corps celebrates America's Great Outdoors, opens new pathway

    RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. -- A new 2.3 mile pathway around the Seven Points Recreation Area -- made 100 percent out of recycled materials - should reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety, and provide a healthy alternate to driving. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District celebrated an America's Great Outdoors event to officially open Raystown Lake's Greenside Pathway, June 20.
  • Wear It logo, provided by the National Safe Boating Campaign.

    Play it safe on the lake this holiday weekend

    SAVANNAH, Ga. - Independence Day is right around the corner, and with it comes one of the busiest times of the year for recreation at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With thousands of people expected to visit the lakes this weekend, the Corps reminds the public to play it safe on the water.
  • Col. Jordan, Commissioner DeJuliis and an area contractor speak candidly following the recent Construction Roundtable.

    Corps engages Maryland contractors and small businesses

    Baltimore District leaders highlighted contracting opportunities for the Maryland construction
  • When they’re not volunteering at a campground or driving their RV to the next adventure, Frank and Linda Strehle enjoy touring on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. This shot was taken near Bryce Canyon, Utah.

    Corps park volunteers love giving back to others

    Thank a campground volunteer as you enjoy your Fourth of July campout! The smiling hosts at our district campgrounds are volunteers who enjoy nature, camping and travel. We talked with a few of our volunteers from years past to hear more about the RV lifestyle, sightseeing on a Harley and what “getting away from it all” really means in the digital age.
  • This graphic outlines the flood risk management and recreation features proposed by the Corps' Truckee Meadows plan.

    Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project nears study completion

    The federal plan to reduce flood risk along the Truckee River near Reno, Nev., moved closer to reality this month as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its draft report and environmental impact statement for the Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project.