18 Jun 2019

Public comment period extended again for draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan, integrated Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is extending the public comment period for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and integrated Environmental Impact Statement from July 2, 2019, to Aug. 1, 2019.

3 Jun 2019

Public comment period extended for draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan, integrated Environmental Impact Statement

(May 30, 2019) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District is extending the public comment period for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP), and integrated Environmental Impact Statement from 45 to 60 days. The comment period began on May 3, 2019, and the new closing date is July 2, 2019 (changed from the original 45-day closing date of June 17, 2019).

9 May 2019

Officials to hold public meeting for 2019 Indiana Harbor dredging start

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and East Chicago Waterway Management District will hold a public meeting to present this year’s Indiana Harbor and Canal dredging schedule and activities.

3 May 2019

Public meetings to be held for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System Dredged Material Management Plan and integrated Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District and City of Chicago invite you to participate in public meetings for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan and integrated Environmental Impact Statement.

2 May 2019

Corps of Engineers releases DuPage River, Illinois Feasibility Report, Integrated Environmental Assessment for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District released for public comment today the DuPage River, Illinois Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment. The report provides a Recommended Plan to reduce flood risk in DuPage and Will counties in Illinois.

15 Apr 2019

Officials mark start of East Chicago water main replacement project

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), and East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a water main replacement project in East Chicago.

4 Apr 2019

Officials to mark start of East Chicago water main replacement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), and East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a water main replacement project in the City of East Chicago.

19 Mar 2019

Officials mark start of Ambridge sewer improvement project

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, and the Gary Sanitary District held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a sewer improvement project in Gary.

13 Mar 2019

Officials to mark start of Ambridge sewer improvement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1), Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, and the Gary Sanitary District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a sewer improvement project in the Ambridge area of Gary.

22 Feb 2019

USACE announces four Illinois coastal communities as recipient of beneficial use of dredged materials pilot project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced in December 2018 that four Illinois communities will be the recipient of a very competitive USACE pilot program for the beneficial use of dredged materials.