U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Readies for Mid-Atlantic Civil Works

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia.

The financing includes $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project.

This funding is through the fiscal year 2025 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works Program, which is Congressionally authorized funding specifically for USACE. USACE is required to submit a Work Plan to Congress annually following the final passage of an appropriations bill. USACE, working with the Office of Management and Budget, determines the allocation of these funds.

“This funding is vital for us to execute important projects and services throughout the Susquehanna, Potomac, and Chesapeake Bay watersheds,” said Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera. “It is an investment in the American people that allows us to uphold public safety and maintain critical infrastructure to support our local and national economies.”

Work eligible for consideration generally includes projects, programs and activities funded in the three previous fiscal years with emphasis on ongoing work that can attain a significant milestone or produce significant outputs in