The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively working with the City and Borough of Juneau and other stakeholders to construct effective flood risk mitigation solutions, assembling materials and experienced professionals from across the country to work toward an effective solution for Juneau. 
“Experts like Daryl are a real testament to the commitment of the entire enterprise for the Mendenhall Valley flood mitigation effort,” Palazzini said. “The Corps of Engineers is built to respond to challenges like this, and we are a proud partner of the Juneau community in pursuing a solution to this ongoing issue.”
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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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Trump Administration Streamlining Accelerates Guajataca Dam Permanent Repairs, Saving Years and Taxpayer Dollars
Aug. 18, 2026 | 
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When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Latin America & Caribbean District elevated concerns to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about...
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USACE Welcomes 16th Command Sergeant Major
Aug. 14, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively working with the City and Borough of Juneau and other stakeholders to construct effective flood risk mitigation solutions, assembling materials and experienced professionals from across the country to work toward an effective solution for Juneau. “Experts like Daryl are a real testament to the commitment of the entire enterprise for the Mendenhall Valley flood mitigation effort,” Palazzini said. “The Corps of Engineers is built to respond to challenges like this, and we are a proud partner of the Juneau community in pursuing a solution to this ongoing issue.”
USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods
Aug. 07, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a...
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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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On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, celebrated the 3,200-feet-long Lower Granite Lock and Dam’s 50 years of service to the Pacific Northwest along with the generations of people who made it possible. Lower Granite Lock and Dam, located on the Snake River in southeastern Washington, includes a dam, navigation lock, powerhouse, fish ladder, and associated facilities. The project provides hydropower, navigation, flood risk management, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and incidental irrigation. The dam spans approximately 3,200 feet and has an effective height of 100 feet. It is a concrete gravity structure with an earthfill right abutment embankment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships
Aug. 17, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively working with the City and Borough of Juneau and other stakeholders to construct effective flood risk mitigation solutions, assembling materials and experienced professionals from across the country to work toward an effective solution for Juneau. “Experts like Daryl are a real testament to the commitment of the entire enterprise for the Mendenhall Valley flood mitigation effort,” Palazzini said. “The Corps of Engineers is built to respond to challenges like this, and we are a proud partner of the Juneau community in pursuing a solution to this ongoing issue.”
USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods
Aug. 07, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a...
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Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31
Jul. 28, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the...
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Around USACE

Upgraded infrastructure and recreation amenities are helping ensure Frank Russell Recreation Area continues serving visitors for generations to come.
Mark Twain Lake showcases the power of strategic investment, in-house expertise and partnerships
Aug. 19, 2026 | 
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The sounds of construction have faded, replaced by the familiar rhythm of campground life: early-morning anglers launching their boats, children weaving...
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Barge 45: Lessons from a complex Niagara River response 40 years later
Aug. 19, 2026 | 
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Forty years after a 174-foot barge became lodged against the Peace Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is looking back at the complex...
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Where the Apache’s future takes flight
Aug. 18, 2026 | 
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The Boeing AH-64 — better known as the “Apache” — has been the U.S. Army’s premier attack helicopter since entering service in the mid-1980s. Today, 18...
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Lock Operator Mamie Cherry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, assists Deck Hand Chase Nichols, Tennessee Valley Towing, with tying off a barge to the tow haulage unit July 20, 2026, at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama. USACE operates and maintains the lock at the Tennessee Valley Authority project. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)
Nashville District marks 138 Years of infrastructure and service to the region
Aug. 18, 2026 | 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – With ceremonial refreshments and a tribute to over a century of regional impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Cadets Jenna Lutz and McDowell Russ stand at an active construction site during their summer internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. The cadets participated in the USACE Cadet Program to gain experience in engineering operations, project management, and cross-disciplinary leadership. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Trenten Petersen)
ROTC cadets explore engineering careers at USACE Far East District
Aug. 17, 2026 | 
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CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Two college Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets traded university classrooms for construction sites,...
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Dr. Jerry Paris, a researcher with ERDC's Geotechnical and Structures Lab, has been selected to receive the Wason Medal for Materials Research for his contributions to the advancement of cement-based materials.
ERDC’s Dr. Jerry Paris earns Wason Medal for Materials Research
Aug. 17, 2026 | 
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Dr. Jerry Paris, a researcher with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been selected to receive the Wason Medal for...
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