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The Pittsburgh District Public Affairs Office interacts with representatives of the media as a resource providing information regarding what the Corps of Engineers does for the region, expert commentary in an array of engineering fields for local issues, and general knowledge.

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Headwater Highlights: Environmental stewards clear the path for construction and community projects while safeguarding resources
7/28/2023
The Environmental and Cultural Resources Section includes biologists, environmental specialists,...
Woodcock Creek Lake celebrates Golden Jubilee
7/26/2023
“We lived with floods, pretty much every year.”That was the reality for Saegertown Borough Manager...
Pittsburgh District researcher flexes her �?mussels’ toward doctorate degree
7/25/2023 UPDATED
Kristi Dobra is a recipient of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation scholarship...
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Latest News Releases

Pittsburgh District welcomes new commander
7/20/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will transfer leadership during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh.Colonel Adam Czekanski, commander of the Pittsburgh District since July 2021, will transfer command to Colonel Nicholas Melin during a traditional military ceremony. Major General William Graham, Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works and Emergency Operations, U.S. Army Corps. Click here to read the full release.
Woodcock Creek Lake to Host 50th Anniversary Celebration
7/6/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host a semicentennial celebration commemorating the completed construction of Woodcock Creek Dam, July 14. Click here to read the full release.
Corps Announces Public Meeting, Comment Period for Tionesta Lake Master Plan Update
6/28/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a public meeting and public comment period to kick off the Tionesta Lake Master Plan revision. The corps seeks public input about environmental and recreational topics for consideration during the master plan revision process. Click here to read the full release.
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Video by Michel Sauret
The Pittsburgh District Mission
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
June 13, 2023 | 7:12
The mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is so broad that it's impossible to summarize it in one sentence.

The district offers services in engineering, construction, design, navigation, water management, regulatory, real estate, environmental, recreation and much more. The Pittsburgh District serves the region by helping solve water resource problems of all sizes, from local municipal flood mitigation to river navigation.

This video highlights just some of the core competencies of the Pittsburgh District mission, to include engineering, navigation, flood-risk reduction, recreation, emergency response, regulatory, environmental, maintenance, and more!

(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District video by Michel Sauret)
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