MOUNT MORRIS — The dam which protects thousands of acres of farmland from flooding is getting a little cleanup as part of a project to clear sediment and floatable material from the pillar of Letchworth State Park . According to a press release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Buffalo District awarded a five year $1.7 million contract, in April 2015, to Strock Enterprises, Ltd., Cheektowaga, New York, for the removal of … [Read more...]
Army Corps of Engineers Blazes Nature Trail At Mount Morris Dam
MOUNT MORRIS– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District invites the media and public to a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29, 2015 at 10am. The trail was built in collaboration with the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership, the State University of New York Geneseo Outing Club, and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference, and can be enjoyed all year long by casual hikers, X-country skiers, snowshoers, and trail runners. “It has … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Dam Due for Checkup by Army Corps of Engineers
MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris dam is due for a routine 5-year checkup by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., to check for potential problems that could become serious risks in the future. According to a press release from the USACE, they constantly monitor the Mount Morris Dam in order to detect potential weaknesses before they become a major concern and institutes a rigorous and thorough inspection … [Read more...]