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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is partnering with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission to conduct a feasibility study for flood risk management in the Chartiers Creek watershed, which spans approximately 277 square miles in Allegheny and Washington counties.

The study, authorized under the 2022 Water Resources and Development Act, addresses systemic flooding risks affecting over 250,000 residents. Col. Nicholas Melin will sign a cost-share agreement to kick off the study, which aims to identify flood-control management solutions and alternatives. This initiative is part of the Army's efforts to streamline infrastructure processes under the 'Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork' initiative.