PITTSBURGH – In recognition of Earth Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host events at several reservoirs across its multistate region. We invite the public to join us as we clean up the environment, plant trees and restore local ecosystems to support the earth for years to come.
East Branch Clarion River Lake
WHEN: April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Art Myers Recreation Area
631 East Branch Dam Road, Wilcox, PA 15870
An educational extravaganza with agency professionals offering guided tours and interactive displays at the East Branch Interpretive Center.
WHEN: April 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Linden Pointe
Lively festival featuring activity booths, vendors, and entertainment for the entire family.
WHEN: April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Boat Launch parking lot
Spillway Road, Tionesta, PA 16353
Participate in building fish habitats, crucial for maintaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem. In case of high water, meet at the Ranger office for guidance.
WHEN: April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1012 Skin Creek Rd, Weston, WV, 26452
Morning bird walk led at 8:30 a.m., followed by planting a butterfly/hummingbird garden starting at 10 a.m.
WHEN: April 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Overlook Recreation Area, Woodcock Creek Lake, 22079 State Highway 198, Saergertown, PA 16433
Shoreline clean-up and volunteer celebration.
WHEN: April 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Smicksburg Park along Rt 954
Road-side litter clean-up along SR 4018
Pittsburgh District’s 26,000 square miles include portions of western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, eastern Ohio, western Maryland, and southwestern New York. Our jurisdiction has more than 328 miles of navigable waterways, 23 navigation locks and dams, 16 multi-purpose flood-control reservoirs, 42 local flood-protection projects, and other projects to protect and enhance the Nation’s water resources, infrastructure, and environment.
Know. Take. Wear. Know the waterways. Take a safety course. Wear your life jacket.