NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT

27 Aug 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF THE OSBORNE POND FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITE (FUDS) AT JOINT BASE CAPE COD

Interested parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (USACE) is conducting a five-year review (FYR) of the Osborne Pond Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC). The purpose of a FYR is to evaluate the implementation and

26 Aug 2024

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR 2024 SEASON

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced that the recreation area at Hop Brook Lake will remain closed to vehicle access for the rest of the 2024 season, through the official closing date of September 8. The area was inundated with water after the last storms, which dropped

25 Jul 2024

New England District’s Hop Brook Lake beach closed due to cyanobacteria

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the swimming area at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury, Conn., is closed until further notice. The closure is due to the presence of extremely high levels of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the lake and the potential for

28 May 2024

USACE to hold public meetings to share details of Connecticut River hydrilla project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today it will be conducting a research and demonstration project to better understand and control the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla that is currently spreading throughout the lower Connecticut River, its tributaries and isolated

10 May 2024

USACE reminds visitors to practice water safety

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water.Tragically, people lose their lives while visiting

8 May 2024

USACE’s swim beach at Otter Brook Lake permanently closed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the swim beach at Otter Brook Lake in Keene and Roxbury, N.H., is permanently closed and will not be open to the public when the recreation area opens for the season May 25, 2024.USACE officials said the closure of the beach

19 Apr 2024

USACE hosts open house May 2 in Mansfield Center, Conn., for Mansfield Hollow Lake Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house May 2, 2024, in Mansfield Center, Conn., to kick off a process to revise the 1979 Mansfield Hollow Lake Master Plan for the Mansfield Hollow Lake project in Mansfield.The open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the

19 Apr 2024

USACE hosts open house May 1 in Charlton, Mass., for Buffumville Lake Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house May 1, 2024, in Charlton, Mass., to kick off a process to revise the 1976 Buffumville Lake Master Plan for the Buffumville Lake project in Charlton.The open house will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Charlton Public

19 Apr 2024

USACE hosts open house April 30 in Sturbridge, Mass., for East Brimfield Lake Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house April 30, 2024, in Sturbridge, Mass., to kick off a process to revise the 1998 East Brimfield Lake Master Plan for the East Brimfield Lake project in Fiskdale.The open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sturbridge

11 Apr 2024

USACE evaluating construction alternatives for future repair work on Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the district is in the early planning stages for necessary maintenance and repair of the Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier in Stamford, Connecticut.USACE is currently evaluating construction alternatives to complete this