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In this issue: USACE Climate Change Roadmap looks at water resource challenges; Fort Campbell forestry, food programs cultivate partnership; New England District environmental scientist deploys to support Ebola mission; Customer-focused redesign increases Army Environmental Command responsiveness; Army, partners protecting bats in U.S. and Germany; Baltimore District, Maryland collaboration achieves key milestones in oyster restoration; Brutal Arctic Circle conditions no match for test well cleanup team; Invasive hydrilla plants threaten South Carolina eagle population; Fort Knox proves ability to operate without external power; District expedites Long Island Bridge demolition permits; Army Garrison connects youth with native Hawaiian forests; and much more.

George Washington appointed the first engineer officers of the Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution, and engineers have served in combat in all subsequent American wars. The Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch on March 16, 1802. Since then the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responded to changing defense requirements and played an integral part in the development of the country.

A below-normal hurricane season, June 1 - November 30, is likely for the Atlantic basin this year: 6-11 named storms, of which 3-6 could become hurricanes, including 0-2 major hurricanes. This is not a prediction of land falling storms, but total activity within the basin. USACE employees stand ready to engage in severe weather emergency support missions. FEMA assigns USACE missions to include: debris management, commodities distribution, temporary housing, temporary roofing, emergency power, infrastructure assessment, and support to urban search and rescue.