Corps Work Plan News Today

A focus on the energy outlook and on ongoing construction projects highlighted the second day of WCI's 19th annual Waterways Symposium.

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. (Photo: The Maryland Port Administration) The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are marking a milestone of environmental stewardship this month on the landmark restoration of Poplar Island near Talbot County. Simultaneously, the agencies are advancing plans for their next partnership using dredged materials to preserve and protect Maryland’s waterways: the Mid-Chesapeake Ba...

The Office of Congressman Jack Bergman WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its FY21 work plan to reflect the appropriations provided in H.R. 133. The work plan includes an additional $46.543 million for continuing construction of a new lock at the Soo, bringing the total FY21 funding up to $169.763 million. This is in addition to the $63.815 million available for operations and maintenance on the St. Mary’s River – including Soo Lock Asset Renewal. R...