For more than two decades the District has managed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund projects in New Jersey, accounting for a major share of the Corps’ support to the program nationwide.

Remediation efforts include Lipari Landfill; Welsbach & General Gas Mantle; Kil Tone Superfund Site; Vineland Chemical Company; South Jersey Clothing/Garden State Cleaners, and Cosden Chemical and Coatings (organic chemicals in groundwater).

An important customer is the U.S. Coast Guard, who turned to USACE a few years ago for rehabilitation of a vertical lift bridge in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. We also provided hydrographic surveying support during their investigation of the November 2004 Athos I oil spill in the Delaware River. 

The Philadelphia District's Operations Division, including the surveys branch, works closely with the Coast Guard to ensure open and safe navigation on the Delaware River and other District navigation projects.  

The Philadelphia District has supported the National Park Service with storm damage repairs, environmental investigation and remediation, and hydraulic studies.