Announcements

The 10 most recent Announcements are displayed in reverse chronological order -- the oldest at the bottom -- the recent at the top. Included are the title and the date of the posting. Click the image to view the page or article.

October 3, 2023: Digging deeper: Geotechnical team drills down for purpose and discovery in their ‘boring’ jobs

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Digging deeper: Geotechnical team drills down for purpose and discovery in their ‘boring’ The geotechnical team boarded the barge before sunrise during a shift change. As they climbed aboard, the drilling crew met them with good news.“Looks like we’re ready to drill this morning,” the crew

June 15, 2023: Upper Ohio Navigation Project

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Upper Ohio Navigation ProjectThis grant helps fund a project that will expand and replace chambers at three key locks in the Ohio River System and ensure availability of water for municipal and industrial purposes as well as relieve traffic congestion.

June 4, 2023: Hydropower capabilities set to surge on three rivers in Pittsburgh District

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Hydropower capabilities set to surge on three rivers in Pittsburgh DistrictRecently, Rye Development announced they would begin constructing four hydropower plants at lock and dam facilities on the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny rivers. Once construction begins, it can

March 30, 2023: Moving forward with low impact hydropower

November 29, 2022: From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District: We are often asked “What happened to Lock and Dam 1?”

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July 13, 2022: From a posting on Facebook: Avonworth Historical Society is looking for new members and donations

The Avonworth Historical Society is looking for new members and donations to raise money for some much-needed repairs at the Dickson Log House! It has been 40 years since the log house was discovered under siding, taken down and reconstructed at its current location. Now it is in need of a new cedar shake roof, a new retaining wall and runoff drainage system behind the log house, chimney work and a log preservation treatment. Will you help by becoming a member (be sure to leave your address so we can send you our quarterly newsletter) and/or making a donation online at avonworth-history.org.

Memberships begin at the $25 per year level and provide you with our Chronicle newsletter and announcements about our free public lectures.

You can help us preserve this historic structure for the next several generations to enjoy! Thank you for your support!

April 6, 2022: Corps receives additional $77 million in IIJA funding for Emsworth Locks and Dam

Corps receives additional $77 million in IIJA funding for Emsworth Locks and DamThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces an additional $77 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) supplemental funding for design and construction work at

March 29, 2022: Long-awaited repairs for Emsworth Locks and Dams to get $77M boost in federal infrastructure funds

Long-awaited repairs for Emsworth Locks and Dams to get $77M boost in federal infrastructure fundsWASHINGTON — Long awaited upgrades to the Emsworth Locks and Dams will get a $77 million boost under the federal infrastructure law as part of a...

March 19, 2022: Hydropower eyes bigger energy role, less environmental harm

Hydropower eyes bigger energy role, less environmental harmEight locks and dams in southwestern Pennsylvania that for decades helped barges move goods along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers could in a few years also generate enough hydropower for 75,000 homes.

February 21, 2022: Major Delays Expected With Upper Ohio Lock Closures

Major Delays Expected With Upper Ohio Lock Closures - The Waterways JournalThe Pittsburgh Engineer District will begin the first of two major lock closures this week that are expected to cause major delays on the Upper Ohio River.

January 21, 2022:
Montgomery Locks project to be completed with $857 million federal boost (Emsworth Locks and Dam included)

Montgomery Locks project to be completed with $857 million federal boostEngineers will complete a yearslong venture to restore the aging Montgomery Locks in Beaver County thanks to a new round of federal funding.

August 10, 2021: US Sen Casey pushes to update river infrastructure in new bill

US Sen Casey pushes to update river infrastructure in new billThe plan would update three of the oldest locks on the river.

January 28, 2021:
New hydroelectric facility on Ohio River to power county government operations

New hydroelectric facility on Ohio River to power county government operationsConstruction on the project is expected to begin late in 2021.

October 15, 2020: Amid ‘dewatering,’ the main lock at Emsworth becomes a fascinating marvel

Amid ‘dewatering,’ the main lock at Emsworth becomes a fascinating marvelCol. Andrew J. “Coby” Short stood on the bottom of the Ohio River on Wednesday and marveled as he looked at the huge inside walls of...