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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District Recreation Sites Mask Policy

The mask policy at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District recreation sites and facilities is based on local and state-specific guidance and requirements. Visitors to our parks and facilities need to ensure they are following the latest applicable local and state guidance.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to resume collection of day use recreation fees October 1

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will resume the collection of fees at its day use recreation areas beginning October 1. Fee collections were suspended earlier this year when recreation areas were closed due to COVID-19 precautions. 

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New England News Releases

USACE Elm Brook Park in Hopkinton to open for recreation season May 28
5/26/2022
 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that Elm Brook Park in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, will open for the season on May 28, 2022.Amenities at the USACE owned and...
USACE New England District unveils new Buffumville Lake Park automated fee machine
4/28/2022
 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that a new automated fee machine at Buffumville Lake Park in Charlton, Massachusetts, will expandpayment options for visitors...
USACE releases 2022 online brochure highlighting recreation opportunities throughout New England
4/22/2022
 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District recently released its online recreation brochure highlighting recreational opportunities at USACE projects, the Cape Cod Canal, and federal...
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West Hill Dam team, bird watchers participate in bird counting event
Local bird watchers descended upon West Hill Dam armed with pen, paper and a few binoculars to participate in West Hill Dam’s annual Backyard Bird Count.
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System Management Engineering Facility Project progressing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
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District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project
For vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.
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News From Around the Corps

Senior Contracting NCO benefits from unique USACE experience
5/17/2022
When Senior Contracting NCO MSG Shantae Allen was asked to describe her recent assignment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM), the first word that came to...
Center Hill Lake hosts 6th annual shoreline cleanup with community partners
3/30/2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2022) – Volunteers from Tennessee Technical University’s fishing team, student veteran organization (SVO), and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, along with the...
Inside Caven Point: The People Who Get The Job Done
4/1/2022
Tucked away, yet surrounded by residential apartments sits a facility overlooking New York and New Jersey Harbor. The state-of-the-art building plays a key role in ensuring the safe navigation of...
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Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event.

Rat Race, Birch Hill Dam, Tully Lake

Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event.

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 Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List.

Hatheway & Patterson Superfun Clean Up Work

Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List.

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 Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program.

Junior Ranger Program at the Cape Cod Canal

Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program.

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 West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation.

West Hill Dam Booth at Local Fair

West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation.

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 Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam.

Dog Sled Race at Franklin Falls Dam

Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam.

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 Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts.

Bird Island Restoration, Massachusetts

Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts.

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 Engineers Week 2017

District supports Career Fair during Engineer Week Boston

Engineer Week Boston was originally scheduled for February 9, 2017. Due to a severe snowstorm forecasted, the organizers postponed it until February 27 at the same venue, the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Hotel. The career fair usually attracts over 300 engineering students from colleges and universities throughout the northeast. Kristen Paul, from the Geotechnical Engineering Section and Josh Helms from the Regulatory Division staffed the District booth. Feedback from the staffers showed 20-25 engineering students stopped by the booth to talk about the Corps and gather information on our District and the potential vacancies. Our ACEIT staff assisted with setting up the Your Corps in New England display as well as taking photographs during the evening event. Photo# 353A2065

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 The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017.

Concord Massachusetts Patriot's Day Parade

The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017.

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 Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

New Bedford Superfund Site

Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

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 Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.

Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site

Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.

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Rat Race participants paddle down the Miller River. Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam performed water releases for the popular local race. 200 paddlers participated and 500 spectators watched the event. Clean up work at the Hatheway & Patterson Superfun site in Foxborough/Mansfield, Massachusetts, December 6, 2009. The completed project was recently taken off the EPA's National Priorities List. Cape Cod Canal Park Ranger Elisa Carey hosts a leaf presentation for the Junior Ranger Program. West Hill Dam Park Rangers Ron Woodall and Viola Bramel speak to a student during a local fair. West Hill Dam Junior Rangers who visit Corps Educational Booths or attend interpretative programs at the dam receive credit towards graduation. Siberian Husky team running in the Fun Run at Franklin Falls Dam. Aerial View of the restoration work at Bird Island in Massachusetts. Engineers Week 2017 The New England District Ranger Color Guard pass over the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts during the town’s Patriot’s Day parade, April 17, 2017. Dredging operations at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. Cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Project in November 2009.