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ERDC invasive grass management research published in “Biological Control”

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:20:11 GMT

ERDC Environmental Laboratory research on managing phragmites australis, an invasive wetland grass, was published in the international journal “Biological Control,” a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on using living natural enemies and agents to manage and mitigate pests, plant diseases and weeds.

Redstone Arsenal to gain first permanent ordnance destruction system

Charles Maib — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:47:09 GMT

Redstone Arsenal is receiving its first permanent system for destroying recovered ordnance, a prototype facility designed to process munitions safely and at a rate that could keep long-term cleanup moving forward, minimize potential delays, and speed the clearing of munitions on the installation, thanks to the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.

ERDC researchers granted patent for novel underwater UXO blast shield invention

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:01:48 GMT

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and materials, collectively known as munitions of war, lie at the bottom of rivers, lakes, and oceans across the country. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to safely locate and remove the munitions, preventing aquatic and human environmental hazards. Two U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) engineers recently developed a patented technology that could significantly improve how those underwater munitions are detected and recovered.

USACE celebrates advancement of the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project

Mark Rankin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:00 GMT

FORT PIERCE, Fla.- (July 30, 2026) -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District and the South Florida Water Management District, celebrated the completion of construction on the Indian River Lagoon-South (C-23/C-24 Stormwater Treatment Restoration Project, marking two major milestones that advance the restoration of the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon.

Partnership strengthens waterfowl conservation through annual goose banding effort

Delanie Stafford — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:58:25 GMT

Natural resources specialists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garrison Project recently joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and other partners for a two-day Canada goose banding operation at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the importance of interagency collaboration in conserving North America's migratory bird populations.

Jacksonville District Teammates Sweep ECISMA Honors for Everglades Invasive Species Work

Peggy Bebb — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District received top recognition at this year’s Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) Summit, where two district employees received the only awards presented during the annual gathering of Everglades invasive species professionals.

USACE Transforms Dredged Sediment into 3D-Printed Oyster Reefs to Bolster Coastal Resilience

Pentagon News — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:38:13 GMT

Maintaining the nation's waterways requires removing millions of cubic yards of sediment annually to keep navigation channels safe and reliable. Traditionally, this dredge material has been viewed as a byproduct to be managed.

Collaboration key to accelerating mission delivery across USACE environmental portfolios

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:39:23 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is helping transform how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approaches environmental cleanup. By delivering advanced science, technology, and engineering solutions, ERDC is actively working to accelerate remediation, reduce risk, and return contaminated sites to productive use.

A Career built on quality: Brian Quiroga named USACE Quality Professional of the Year

Kim Chong-yun — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:53:41 GMT

For Brian Quiroga, quality is more than a standard: it is the foundation of his career. That commitment has earned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District senior construction control representative recognition as the USACE Quality Professional of the Year.