U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces it will waive day-use fees at all district-operated recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies managing recreation areas on Corps of Engineers lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas they manage.

Visitors are encouraged to contact lake and river projects before visiting to ensure recreation areas are open. More information can be found at http://www.corpslakes.us or http://www.recreation.gov.

The fee-free initiative was first instituted on Veterans Day 2006 with the intent to support and honor the men and women who have served the nation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

USACE offers other fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration, including the USACE birthday; July 4th Independence Day; and National Public Lands Day.

USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states, with 90 percent within 50 miles of metropolitan areas, providing safe, affordable outdoor recreation opportunities.For more information on National Public Lands Day or to find events near you, visithttp://www.publiclandsday.org/or call your local USACE lake or river project office. Media can contact the Public Affairs office at mailto:CELRP-PA@usace.army.mil or 412-395-7500.

Pittsburgh District’s 26,000 square miles include portions of western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, eastern Ohio, western Maryland, and southwestern New York. It includes more than 328 miles of navigable waterways, 22 navigation locks and dams, 16 multi-purpose flood-control reservoirs, 80+ local flood-protection projects, and other projects to protect and enhance the nation’s water resources infrastructure and environment.

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