Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is one of 16 federal agencies participating in this Administration initiative to protect and restore the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was started in 2010 and has already made major strides in cleaning up Areas of Concern, stopping the spread of invasive species, and restoring fish and wildlife habitat throughout the Great Lakes watershed.

USACE Chicago District is implementing a variety of GLRI restoration projects within the Lakes Michigan watershed

Great Lakes Restoration Homepage

Chicago District Project Partnership Agreements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District considers the partnerships we have with State and local agencies and governments one of our strongest tools to get projects accomplished for the people we serve.  Click the link below to review some of our Project Partnership Agreements we have in place to successfully execute projects in our Area of Concern.

Chicago District List of Project Partnership Agreements

Chicago District Completed Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District is proud of the work we have done in our area of concern to help the people and communities we serve.  Click the link below to be taken to a list of completed projects.

Chicago District List of Completed Projects

Public Notices

Acceptance of funds by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
2/15/2023
The purpose of this Special Public Notice is to inform the general public that the Saint Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (St. Paul District) and the Chicago District of the U.S. Army...
Environmental Assessment for water main improvements in Richton Park, Cook County, Illinois
4/16/2015
An Environmental Assessment for water main improvements in Richton Park, Cook County, Illinois was made available for public review on April 16, 2015. Public comments must be received by May 16, 2015...
Environmental Assessment for sewer improvement project, Valparaiso, Porter County, Ind.
7/15/2014
Environmental Assessment released July 15, 2014, for 30-day public review, for project alternatives and a recommended plan for sewer improvements in Porter County. The project would improve the...
Environmental Assessment for sewer improvement project, Hermit Lake, Lake County, Ind.
6/4/2014
Environmental Assessment released June 6, 2014, for 30-day public review, for project alternatives and a recommended plan for sewer improvements in Lake County, Ind. The project would improve the...
Environmental Assessment for sewer improvement project, Lake Station, Ind.
5/21/2014
Environmental Assessment released May 21, 2014, for 30-day public review, for project alternatives and a recommended plan for sewer improvements in Lake Station, Ind. The proposed project would remove...
Environmental Assessment, Permanent Electric Barrier I
6/18/2013
Environmental Assessment, Permanent Barrier I, Lockport Pool, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Will County, Illinois, June 17, 2013. Assessment with Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the...
Draft Environmental Assessment, Permanent Electric Barrier I
4/2/2013
Draft Environmental Assessment, Permanent Barrier I, Lockport Pool, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC), Will County, Illinois for the proposed construction of electric Permanent Barrier I, an...