Detroit District

📣 Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season The Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will open to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. More: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele… #SooLocks

“President Trump has empowered his Administration to work with lightspeed efficiency to make our government deliver more for all Americans," said Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (@ASACivilWorks).

📣 Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced 'Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork' on Monday — new initiatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver Civil Works projects: 🔗 Read the full release: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele…

We're #hiring a Tug Mate Class I (XH 11) in Detroit. The position serves as mate of a diesel Class I tug boat over 65-feet long. Apply before March 19: usajobs.gov/job/857899800 #DetroitRiver #LakeHuron #boatjobs

Public Notice: Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Project, Emmet and Mackinac Counties, Michigan The Final EIS is available for public review at line5tunneleis.com.

📣 News Release: Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases. Read the full release at: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele… #SooLocks

😁 We are pleased to announce that the 2026 downloadable calendar featuring the Top 12 photos from our 2025 Photo Contest is now available! 🎉 Congrats to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated! 📆 Download the calendar here: d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_76222…

OPEN NOW 📸 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District invites the public to enter its 10th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. Instructions and rules: d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_75567…. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 23.

CLOSING SOON: We're #hiring an Electronics Technician to support components at our Sault Ste. Marie Area Office and other field sites throughout the Detroit District. The position, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, closes Monday, Nov. 17. Listing: usajobs.gov/job/849257200

News Release — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will dredge the Manistee Harbor federal channel to ensure safe navigation as early as Sunday, Sept. 21 — weather dependent. Full release: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele… #USACE #manisteemichigan #LakeMichigan #GreatLakes

Join GLWA and the @detroitdistrict on October 2 at 5pm for a virtual public meeting regarding the Southeast Michigan Flood Study. Hear from the study team about the current happenings and participate in a Q&A. To join the meeting from the link here: bit.ly/47FH6YR

🌞In August, precipitation across much of the Great Lakes basin was below average. 🔗Check out the latest 6-month forecast of Great Lakes Water Levels on our website at the following link: #six-month-water-level-forecasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lrd.usace.army.mil/Water-Informat… #GreatLakesWaterLevels #USACE

🌟Now Available! The 2024 Annual Summary of the Great Lakes water levels is now available: usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collec… #GreatLakes #waterlevels #Science

#GreatLakesWaterLevels ⛅In July, rainfall was well below normal in the Lake Ontario basin, corresponding to mild drought conditions. Check out the most recent 6-month forecast of Great Lakes Water Levels on our website: #six-month-water-level-forecasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lrd.usace.army.mil/Water-Informat…

News Release: Corps of Engineers to start dredging Manistique Harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start a maintenance dredging project at Manistique Harbor as early as August 7. Read the full release at: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele…

News Release: Corps of Engineers begins Muskegon Harbor revetment repair work Full release: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele… #BuildingStrong #USACE #LakeMichigan #muskegon

News Release: New sea lamprey barrier construction begins this month at Little Manistee River Weir Full Release: michigan.gov/dnr/about/news… (📷: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

📅 There is a planned emergency response exercise at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on July 17. 🚒🚑 Emergency vechicles are expected to be used at or near the Soo Locks. 🛳 The Soo Locks park, viewing platform and Visitor Center will remain open to the public.

News Release: Excavation and demolition work at the Environmental Protection Agency Superfund site in Charlevoix, Michigan is underway. Full release: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele… #charlevoixmichigan #Superfund #USACE

Public comment period opens: Corps of Engineers evaluating alternatives to address impacts from obelisk to burial site at the Soo Locks Read the full release at: lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele…