19 Sep 2025

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

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.

2 Sep 2025

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

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.

24 Jul 2025

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)

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.

16 Jul 2025

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

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.

2 Jul 2025

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

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...

24 Jun 2025

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

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.

18 Jun 2025

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

16 Jun 2025

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. USACE will propose not to reissue one nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with finfish mariculture.

29 May 2025

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

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.

22 May 2025

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

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.