New York District News Releases

USACE & USMMA Announce Start of Programmatic Environmental Assessment

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces the preparation of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the USMMA Campus Modernization Plan (CMP). The PEA is being prepared by the Department of Transportation (USDOT), MARAD, the lead agency, in cooperation with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), the involved agency, pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and in accordance with USDOT 5601.1D “Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts."

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Transportation break ground on U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Hague Basin Dredging Project

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:59:02 GMT

NEW YORK –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, and the U.S. Department of Transportation recently broke ground on a critical maintenance dredging project in the Hague Basin at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The $12.9M job, which was awarded to Breakwater Marine LLC, involves removing approximately 51,000 cubic yards of sediment and deepening the basin to 15 feet at the entrance and 12 feet along the interior.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:15:00 GMT

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

USACE New York District Receives Additional FUSRAP Funding to Advance New Jersey Remediation Projects

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:34:00 GMT

(New York, NY) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has received additional funding through the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to advance remediation at several New Jersey sites impacted by the nation’s early atomic energy program. The newly allocated resources will accelerate cleanup efforts that protect public health, restore environmental quality, and strengthen community safety.

Army Corps seeks public comment on Sea Bright to Manasquan coastal storm risk management study report

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:56:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District is formally extending the comment period for the Draft Integrated General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Assessment (Draft Report), for the Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet, Sea Bright to Manasquan, New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management General Reevaluation Study. The comment period has been extended 30 days, now ending December 23, 2025. Public information meetings will be held on December 8, 2025. These sessions will be held virtually. Meeting times and call-in information will be posted to the project website at a later date.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, awards a contract for the Lake Montauk Harbor Navigation Improvement Project

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:28:23 GMT

NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a contract for the Lake Montauk Harbor Navigation, N.Y. Improvement Project, which is located within the Town of East Hampton. When complete, the project will deepen the channel to 17 feet to ensure continued safe access for commercial, recreational, and Coast Guard vessels. The project addresses critical navigation needs, supports the maritime economy, and enhances public safety along the region’s coastline. The total value of the contract is $8,912,000 and it was awarded to H&L Contracting.

Army Corps seeks public comment on Fire Island to Montauk Point coastal storm risk management nonstructural pilot program

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Fire Island to Montauk Point, New York, coastal storm risk management nonstructural pilot program.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Release of Draft Integrated Interim Response Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for Actionable Elements, for the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study (NYNJHAT Study)

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:40:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District announces the public release of a Draft Integrated Interim Response Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for Actionable Elements (Draft Report), for the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries coastal storm risk management feasibility study (NYNJHAT Study). The report details a plan for Actionable Elements that could provide near-term localized actions in the study area.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host Virtual Public Information Sessions for the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study Draft Report

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, will host two virtual public information sessions to provide an update on the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. These sessions precede the public release of the Draft Integrated Interim Response Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (Draft Report), which identifies proposed Actionable Elements—localized, near-term measures to reduce coastal storm risk in the region.

New York & New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study Incorporates Public Feedback

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, continue to review and evaluate public feedback and agency comments and, where applicable, incorporate them into the New York & New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study. As part of the commitment to assess existing coastal storm risk and develop management strategies, USACE, in cooperation with its partners, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New York State Department of State...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Release of Draft Integrated Letter Report & Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Vermont Aquatic Plant Control Expansion

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the non-Federal sponsor Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, announces the availability of the Draft Integrated Letter Report & Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Federal Participation in Expansion of the Aquatic Plant Control Program in the State of Vermont and the opening of the 30-day public comment period on the report. The public comment period concludes on July 22, 2025.

Public Comment Period Open for the Lake Montauk Harbor Navigation Improvement Project

Press Operations — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

New York - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District announces the availability of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Draft SEA) and Draft Statement of Conformity (DSOC) for the Lake Montauk Harbor, East Hampton, New York Navigation Improvement Project, and the opening of the window for the public to submit written comments regarding them.

Public Meeting for the Byram River Project to discuss the Pre-Construction Engineering and Design (PED) Phase (English & Español)

Press Operations — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:30:00 GMT

New York – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District will host a Public Meeting to provide a status update on the design progress for the Byram River Basin Flood Risk Management Project.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Public Information Sessions in Support of Public Comment for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the start of a 30-day public comment period for 2025 Dredged Material Management Plan Update. We encourage all interested parties to review the report and provide written feedback for consideration.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Partnership between U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Modernization Efforts

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:53:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have entered into a long-term agreement for the revitalization and modernization of USMMA’s campus located in Kings Point, New York. The initial 10-year agreement was signed on April 11th during a ceremony at USMMA by Brig. Gen. John Lloyd for USACE and VADM Joanna Nunan for USMMA.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District Assists in Helicopter Recovery Operations

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District’s Drift Collection Vessel Driftmaster and Survey Vessel Dobrin, recovered the helicopter involved in yesterday’s incident on the Hudson River.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deploys the Murden for Dredging Operations in Lake Montauk

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:14:00 GMT

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, is deploying the Wilmington District, shallow draft dredge, Murden, to Lake Montauk to conduct vital dredging operations aimed at maintaining safe and efficient navigation for commercial and recreational vessels.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project

Press Operations — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:36:02 GMT

NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announces the award of Contract 4B for the Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project to ANSELMI & DE CICCO, INC., a Maplewood, New Jersey small business. The contract, valued at $61,865,125.00, marks a significant step in advancing coastal resilience efforts in Port Monmouth, New Jersey.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Resumes Maintenance Dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet, NY

Press Operations — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:53:00 GMT

FIRE ISLAND, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, has announced the commencement of essential 2024-2025 maintenance dredging operations for the Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project (Project). This critical work, awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for $36,978,060, will begin on November 19, 2024, and is expected to continue until mid-March 2025.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $41.2 Million Contract for Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:18:47 GMT

Fire Island, New York — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $41,198,500 contract to Weeks Marine, Inc. for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The contract will focus on the Westhampton and Cupsogue sections of Fire Island, located on the bay side of the Central Pine Barrens Forest Preserve.