NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT

3 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers updates preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Cape Cod Canal Project

Buzzards Bay, Mass. – In accordance with the most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Stay-At-Home and Safe Practices Advisory, the following COVID-19 measures continue at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Mass. Canal recreation facilities,

31 Mar 2020

Corps proposes to revise, replace statewide Maine general permit for minimal impact activities within U.S. waters

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing to replace and revise the statewide Maine General Permit, pursuant to 33 CFR 325.S(c)(l). The singular General Permit would be replaced with 23 activity-based General Permits. The existing GP will expire on Oct. 13,

27 Mar 2020

Springfield Water and Sewer Commission seeks Corps permit to dredge, fill in Connecticut River for sewer project

CONCORD, Mass. – Joshua Schimmel, of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with dredging and fill within the Connecticut River as part of the Connecticut River

27 Mar 2020

Corps of Engineers New England District employee tests positive for COVID-19

CONCORD, Mass. – A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District employee tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation at home per CDC guidelines. Our District leadership has coordinated closely with this individual and healthcare professionals to ensure the strict guidelines set

25 Mar 2020

Corps of Engineers Regulatory program in New England immediately implements electronic procedures due to COVID-19

CONCORD, Mass. – During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Regulatory permitting program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District continues to operate while still complying with national, state, and local recommendations for social distancing to curb the spread of the virus and has

20 Mar 2020

Corps places preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Cape Cod Canal Project in Buzzards Bay

Buzzards Bay, Mass.  – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal Project is taking measures to assist public health efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), ensure and protect the health and well-being of our visitors, employees, contractors and volunteers, and safeguard our

17 Mar 2020

Vermont Division for Historic Preservation seeks Corps permit to create an artificial reef in Burlington Bay

CONCORD, Mass. – The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, located at One National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th Floor, Montpelier, Vermont, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with creating an

17 Mar 2020

Corps provides annual report published on Vermont In-Lieu Fee program for aquatic resources habitat

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has recently made available for review the “Ducks Unlimited – Vermont In-Lieu Fee Program Annual Report – January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019,” dated March 12, 2020. The program, which is an In-Lieu Fee (ILF) program, serves as

17 Mar 2020

Corps seeks comments on proposed modifications to the Massachusetts DFG In-Lieu Fee program

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking comments on modifications proposed by the state to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (MA DFG) In-lieu Fee ("ILF") program. The Department of Fish and Game is the sponsor of the

10 Mar 2020

Town of Jackman seeks Corps of Engineers permit to expand runway at Newton Field Airport in Jackman

CONCORD, Mass. –The Town of Jackman is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with the expansion of the existing runway at Newton Field Airport in Jackman, Maine. This work is proposed in freshwater wetlands