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New lock at the Soo Locks

Find the latest and greatest information about a new lock at the Soo Locks at the link below

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2018 Photo Contest Winners

The votes are in! Congratulations to our winners and many, many thanks to everyone who submitted photos and voted! A link to the downloadable calendar will be posted later this summer. See the results on our Facebook Page!

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New Soo Lock Economic Validation Study

The New Soo Lock Economic Validation Study is complete. The report has documented updated economics and established a new Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 2.42 in order to seek an updated authorization for construction of a second Poe sized lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Validation StudyNews Release

Water Safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and more than 360 million visits per year. Please be careful in and around the water because even strong swimmers drown. Check out this website to find valuable tips and resources that could save your life or the life of someone you care about.

Water Safety Program

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Regulatory Public Notices

LRE-1998-160430-S18

9/20/2018
Proposed Construction of a Groin in Lake Huron at Lexington, Michigan

LRE-2007-00150-12-S18

9/19/2018
Proposed Seawall Replacement in St. Clair River at Harsens Island, Michigan

LRE-2018-00433-16-S18

9/19/2018
Proposed Removal and Replacement of a Seawall, Replacement of a Groin, and Discharge of Riprap Toe Stone in Lake Huron at Lexington, Michigan.