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Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk.

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Regulatory Request System

The Regulatory Program is committed to protecting the Nation's aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while allowing reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions.  The Corps evaluates permit applications for essentially all construction activities that occur in the Nation's waters, including wetlands. Learn More | Regulatory Request System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening doors for the next generation of talent and we are looking for individuals ready to do more than just start a job. Build Your Future, Build Something That Matters, Build Strong With Us, Here.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is snorkeling, windsurfing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and geo-caching.  Regardless of your favorite outdoor activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people's lives. Learn More

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Contracting With USACE
The USACE Directorate of Contracting provides enterprise acquisition leadership, policy, and operational support to enable the timely delivery of military, civil works, and emergency response missions. Learn More

The Directorate of Civil Works is a major component of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Learn more

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The Directorate provides premier engineering, construction, real estate, stability operations, and environmental management products and services for the Army, Air Force, other assigned U.S. Government agencies and foreign governments. Learn More

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USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska
Jul. 10, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army...
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Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Louisiana, and partner agencies join together following the Summit at Sea Level to advance coastal resilience and infrastructure modernization. Image provided courtesy CPRA. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Courtesy Photo)
Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level
Jul. 09, 2026 | 
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In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and...
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Corps of Engineers and Air Force officials pose for groundbreaking photo
USACE, U.S. Air Force partners fortify Malmstrom national defense with ‘Gateway to Sentinel’ groundbreaking
Jun. 17, 2026 | 
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U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders celebrated a project groundbreaking May 28, 2026 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The project...
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ASA(CW) Adam Telle, back left, announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
Feb. 23, 2026 | 
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Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s...
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Brig. Gen. George Walter, Commander of the Southwestern Division, passes the colors to the incoming commanding officer of the Fort Worth District, Col. Marlon Ringo. By accepting the colors, Col. Ringo accepts command and confirms his total commitment to the soldiers and civilians of the district.
Col. Marlon Ringo Assumes Command of the USACE Fort Worth District
Aug. 03, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District welcomed Col. Marlon Ringo as its new commander during a change of command ceremony held July 31,...
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Gathright Dam overlooking upstream at Lake Moomaw. Gathright Dam located in Alleghany County, Va., impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw. The dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30 plus year existence saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army photo/Breeana Harris)
Gathright Dam pulse release set for Aug. 5
Aug. 03, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, August 5 beginning at...
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Col. Joe Sahl assumed command from Col. Robert Newbauer during a change of command ceremony for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, held a change of command, July 28, 2026, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Omaha District under new leadership following change of command
Aug. 03, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, held a change of command ceremony July 28, 2026, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha,...
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Team members from ERDC developed and validated the mass and underwater concrete mixtures that will be used to construct the new lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam. (Photo credit Dylan Scott)
ERDC Concrete Expertise Helps Advance Montgomery Locks and Dam Modernization
Aug. 01, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently supported a major step toward modernizing one of the Ohio River’s oldest navigation...
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Col. Joshua Bost, right, incoming U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, receives the USACE colors from Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division commander and division engineer July 31 in the Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro, California. The passing of the colors in a military change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility and the unit’s enduring history from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander.
USACE LA District marks change of command near historic San Pedro Breakwater
Jul. 31, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District conducted a change of command ceremony July 31 overlooking the San Pedro Breakwater, the maritime...
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Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly passes the Walla Walla District colors to Lt. Col. Douglas Droesch as part of the District Change of Command ceremony on July 15, 2026.
The Walla Walla District welcomes Lt. Col. Douglas Droesch
Jul. 31, 2026 | 
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On July 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District held its change of command ceremony at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, where Lt. Col. Kathryn...
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