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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

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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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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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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration
Jun. 24, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in...
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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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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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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, Latin America & Caribbean District Commander. Lt. Col. Nate Weander, and Jacqueline Keiser, the district’s deputy for Programs and Project Management, listen to remarks during the June 23, 2026, change of command ceremony at Castillo San Cristóbal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event marked both the redesignation of the former Caribbean District as the Latin America & Caribbean District and Weander’s assumption of command, launching a new chapter for USACE’s regional mission spanning Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 33 partner nations across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Weander assumes command of USACE’s Latin America & Caribbean District
Jun. 24, 2026 | 
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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — In a ceremony held June 23, 2026, at the historic Castillo San Cristóbal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District was...
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The newly redesignated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Latin America & Caribbean District unveils its new unit logo following its transition from the Caribbean District on June 23, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The redesignation reflects the district’s expanded mission under the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, unifying USACE’s engineering responsibilities across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 33 nations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The district now oversees a multibillion‑dollar portfolio spanning more than seven million square miles, delivering civil works, military construction, navigation, emergency response, and international support across the region.
Caribbean District gets new name, expanded missi
Jun. 24, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District took an historic step on June 23, 2026, when it transitioned to a new name, new flag, and significantly...
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Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division, presents the Silver de Fleury Medal to Col. Charles L. Decker during his retirement ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Decker, who was also awarded the Legion of Merit, led the district through some of the most significant infrastructure efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including awarding the largest civil works contract in Puerto Rico’s history for the $1.078 billion Río Puerto Nuevo Flood Risk Management Project and completing the $56.7 million zero emissions deepening and widening of San Juan Harbor.
A 30-year legacy of service
Jun. 23, 2026 | 
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After three decades of military service, Col. Charles L. Decker ended his final command with the U.S. Army on June 23, 2026, following a change of command...
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A USACE Walla Walla District employee guides a new bubbler onto a boat for installation. The system cools fish ladders during hot summer months, preventing warm surface water from stalling migrating Pacific salmon.
USACE innovations increase fish survivability on the Snake and Columbia rivers
Jun. 23, 2026 | 
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KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Beneath the surface of the Snake River, an ever-changing aquatic environment dictates the survival of some of the region's most iconic...
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Active emergency preparedness in action: Walla Walla District staff navigate a realistic crisis scenario during the Lucky Peak Emergency Action Plan tabletop exercise. These exercises are critical for testing established communication channels between USACE and external partners, ensuring teams are prepared to act quickly and protect public safety.
Vigilance 24/7: How the Walla Walla District prepares dams – and communities – for the unexpected
Jun. 17, 2026 | 
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. – What does it take to keep a dam safe? For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District the answer goes far beyond replacing...
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At a March 2026 town hall, a cross-functional team led by the USACE Walla Walla District’s Regulatory Branch was named the USACE National Regulatory Team of the Year. They were recognized for successfully managing the complex Stibnite Mine Project in Idaho, an effort requiring extensive coordination with tribal nations, partner agencies, and stakeholders.
Complex project earns Walla Walla District team national award
Jun. 17, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is part of the first team ever to receive the USACE National Regulatory Team of the Year, recognized...
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