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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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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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Power Restored, Recovery Continues for Tinian Residents
May. 29, 2026 | 
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SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands – At the direction of FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District and the Army’s 249th Engineer Battalion...
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Record of Decision signed for Dakota Access Pipeline Final Environmental Impact Statement
May. 21, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed the Record of Decision (ROD) today for the Dakota Access Pipeline Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS),...
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The Honorable Jordan Gillis, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, speaks with Soldiers
Army advances barracks modernization efforts to improve Soldier quality of life
May. 18, 2026 | 
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Across the Army enterprise, efforts are underway to modernize how barracks are planned, funded, maintained and delivered while addressing long-standing...
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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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From Apollo to Artemis: ERDC’s enduring role in space exploration
May. 29, 2026 | 
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It has been more than 50 years since Neil Armstrong famously declared, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as he became the first...
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From ruin to readiness: $18 million renovation breathes new life into dormitory at high-profile joint base
May. 29, 2026 | 
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The project should enhance the quality of life for junior enlisted personnel assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), a high-profile joint military...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman, with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Adam Telle and Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly conducts the signing of a Project Cooperation Agreement Amendment with Pinellas County, resolving longstanding implementation issues involving easement requirements and public access provisions that have created uncertainty surrounding future nourishment cycles.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pinellas County Sign Updated Agreement Establishing Path Forward for Continued Beach Nourishment
May. 29, 2026 | 
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and Pinellas County signed an updated Project Cooperation Agreement...
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USACE Jacksonville District leadership poses for a photo op with Sarasota City and County officials following a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of the renourishment of Lido Key Beach.
Jacksonville District celebrates the renourishment of Lido Key Beach with City and County partners in Sarasota
May. 29, 2026 | 
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SARASOTA, Fla. (May 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, joined the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County leadership, community...
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Old Hickory Dam spills April 4, 2024, on the Cumberland River in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains this multipurpose dam. This Sunday marks National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to educating the public about the 10 dams in the Cumberland River Basin, local flood risks, and the vital importance of preparedness for potential dam emergencies. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)
What National Dam Safety Day means for the Cumberland Basin
May. 29, 2026 | 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 29, 2026) – This Sunday marks National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to educating the public about the 10...
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Fort Peck Interpretive Center director honored for public communication, outreach
May. 28, 2026 | 
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Sue Dalbey, director of the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, has been selected as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2025 Honorary Communicator of the Year for...
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