Did you know Congress has a team of researchers for daily legislative support? In this episode, we are joined by Anna Normand and Nicole Carter who are Specialists in Natural Resources Policy at the Congressional Research Service. Tune in and learn the mission of the Congressional Research Service and how they serve Congress with the highest quality of research, analysis, and information. Whether you are a policy wonk, an infrastructure enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of the U.S. government, this episode is for you!

USACE R&D Newsletter VOL. 2 NO. 4 In this Issue: • Time & Space: Dwindling capacity at Tuttle Creek Reservoir calls for an urgent and innovative solution • Innovation at Work • Guiding Resilience: Playbook will expand NNBFs along Great Lakes • Understanding Global Hydrology: Global Hydro Intelligence analysis ensures secure water resources across the global environment • More the Merrier: Crowdsourcing bathymetry could provide near-time picture of nation’s inland waterways • Connect With: Dr. Zachary Tyler • USACE R&D Strategy: Top 10 R&D Priorities

Join us as we take a closer look at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Remote Lock Operations. In this episode, we are joined by Tiffany Burroughs and Michael Tarpey from USACE Headquarters who will provide us with a deeper understanding of remote lock operations and its transformative role in the navigation industry. For more information about the Remote Lock Operations visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Lock-Dam-Remote-Operation/

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USMA '86 and current commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, talks with Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick, about bringing back a play he ran in the 1985 Peach Bowl for this year's Army Navy game, the Halfback Pass. Go Army Beat Navy! *Peach Bowl footage used with permission from Peach Bowl, Inc.

The November 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing sustainable solutions that support our environment and the global communities we serve.

In this episode of Inside the Castle, we delve into a day in the life of a local government liaison. This vital aspect of disaster recovery operations often goes unnoticed; however, it is a critical link between local government, local citizens, and the federal recovery efforts. After a natural disaster or a significant event, local citizens find themselves facing a myriad of questions and uncertainties about the recovery process. They are often left wondering who to turn to for assistance and guidance. That is where the local governmental liaisons come into play. Join us for an enlightening conversation that highlights the unsung heroes who work diligently to ensure that local communities receive the support they need when it matters most.

In this episode we learn more about the USACE Lean Six Sigma Excellence Award Program winners with Kevin Fuqua, Deputy Business Process Improvement (BPI) Capability Manager at USACE Headquarters. The intent of the Lean Six Sigma Excellence Award Program (LEAP) is to recognize Army organizations and practitioners who demonstrate excellence in development, sustainment, and employment of Business Process Improvement (BPI) capabilities in support of the enterprise approach to institutional adoption.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Will Veatch and Brantley Thames about the suite of publicly available web tools that allow users to analyze historical and climate-projected data for climate preparedness and resilience planning. Listen in and learn how these tools support risk-informed decisions and help make the nation more resilient to climate-related changes through adaptation.

In this episode we tag along with engineers from the Philadelphia Los Angeles districts as they inspect a high-span bridge in Maryland. The Savannah District discovered some revolutionary war era artifacts in the Savannah River, they show us how they are preserving these relics. The Engineering Research and Development Center is working on simulation programs to assist our combat fighters in how they navigate for Amphibious landings, and the ERDC team is researching different materials and their strengths for applications in combat environments. We also give you a behind the scenes look at the USACE unmanned aerial systems program as we fly with the Sacramento District.

B-roll of engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District performing a bridge inspection on the Chesapeake City Bridge near Elkton Maryland. The routine inspection allows engineers to keep track on the health of the bridge and see if maintenance will need to be scheduled to keep the bridge operational and safe for the traveling public.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Sept. 1, 2023) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Field Operating Activity, has bestowed its highest honor to two alumni by inducting them into the IWR Class of 2023 Distinguished Gallery of Employees.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Sept. 1, 2023) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Field Operating Activity, inducted Gary Brunner, a former employee and alumni its highest honor by inducting him into the IWR Class of 2023 Distinguished Gallery of Employees.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Sept. 1, 2023) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Field Operating Activity, inducted Lynn Martin, a former employee and alumni its highest honor by inducting her into the IWR Class of 2023 Distinguished Gallery of Employees.

As the nation’s environmental engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages one of the largest federal environmental missions: restoring degraded ecosystems; constructing sustainable facilities; regulating waterways; managing natural resources; and, cleaning up contaminated sites from past military activities. Our environmental programs support the warfighter and military installations worldwide as well as USACE public recreation facilities throughout the country. In this episode, we sit down with Ms. Lara Beasley, USACE Environmental Division Chief; Chris Evans, DOD Environmental Programs Branch Chief; and Mr. Busse, Environmental Support Branch Chief, to talk about the Environmental mission and what the USACE workforce is doing to foster sustainability in all programs and projects. Listen in and learn more about this mission!

The August 2023 of The Corps Environment issue now available. This edition highlights how collaboration and partnerships across the Army environmental community are shaping a sustainable future for current and future generations.

B-Roll of Construction Crews work on repairing the St. Georges Bridge in St. Georges Delaware on Aug 8, 2023. Repairs include demolishing and replacing the bridge decking, median barrier, drainage features; replacing bridge approaches and roadways; and repairing other bridge structural features.

The Philadelphia District is a USACE Center of Expertise for Bridge Inspection and Evaluation. They recently completed an inspection of the District's Chesapeake City Bridge, where they also trained an engineer from the Los Angeles District on proper inspection techniques.

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers is an innovative, transformative organization providing engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Our 36,0000 civilian employees are delivering positive impacts for today and tomorrow. In this episode, we are exploring a day in the life of a USACE Archeologist with Nancy Brighton, Susan Malin-Boyce, and Mark Smith. Listen in and learn more about this exciting career field.

In this month’s episode of Corps Connection, St. Paul District recently performed modifications to its Pool 2 wing dam in Hastings Minnesota. The Jacksonville District takes us to Puerto Rico where they are working on several projects in the U.S. territory, and our Engineering Research and Development Center’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory is looking into advanced manufacturing technology to develop new material systems for use in both civil and military applications.

(St. Georges, Del.) Contractors working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District work on replacing the deck of the St. Georges Bridge in New Castle County, Delaware. The approximately 18-month project includes demolishing and replacing the bridge decking, median barrier, as well as replaces the bridge approaches and roadways. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Bloodgood)

(St. Georges, Del.) Contractors working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District work on replacing the deck of the St. Georges Bridge in New Castle County, Delaware. The approximately 18-month project includes demolishing and replacing the bridge decking, median barrier, as well as replaces the bridge approaches and roadways. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Bloodgood)

In this episode, we sit down with MAJ Jared Demello, Frank Cook and Matthew Karlinchak to talk about the Arlington National Cemetery Expansion Project which is a project under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Interagency and International Services Program. The Corps is one of many partners who work with the Arlington National Cemetery. The main role is to provide construction support for larger construction projects, like the cemetery expansion project. Listen in to learn more about this project, the Corps’ history with the cemetery and the exciting work Corps’ construction team is accomplishing!

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has established a goal to advance the practice of beneficial use of dredged material to 70% by the year 2030. Dredged material is a valued resource that is not to be wasted, but instead used for benefits to the ecosystem, economy, and to deliver the USACE mission more effectively and efficiently across the Navigation, Flood Risk Management and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration projects. Listen in as we learn more about this program and the benefits it provides to the environment and the nation.

Highlights from the USACE hosted Twilight Tattoo held on July 19, 2023.

Take a moment to learn more about the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment. The Regiment currently consists of two elements: the 91,000 Army Engineer Soldiers serving in active duty, reserve, and National Guard troop units and the 38,000, largely civilian members, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

USACE R&D Newsletter VOL. 2 NO. 3 In this Issue: • A Solution Grounded in Science: Minerals can help mitigate PFAS in groundwater • Innovation at Work • Building Naturally: Wrackcycling research can lead to more resilient dune systems and coastlines • Smarter & Safer: Innovative technology could expand inland navigation communications network • Enabling Resilient Designs: Toolkit allows planners to predict NNBF impacts • Connect With: Leigh Provost • USACE R&D Strategy: Top 10 R&D Priorities

In this month's edition of Corps Connection we travel to Europe with the Chief of Engineers as he checks in with Soldiers who participated in Exercise SABER-GUARDIAN. We also take you to the Pacific Ocean where USACE Employees are assisting citizens in Guam recover from the impacts of Typhoon Mawar. The Galveston District is keeping local citizens and stakeholders in the loop as they hold a public meeting concerning an environmental impact statement for the Matagorda Ship Channel. Lastly, Philadelphia District worked to reduce the risk of coastal storm damage to five Delaware communities.

On June 22, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers, signed a Chief’s Report recommending the Baltimore Harbor Seagirt Loop Channel Improvement project to Congress. The recommended plan looks to deepen the the channel to 50 feet making Baltimore Harbor more efficient in handling the larger Post-Panamax container ships that are now making port calls there.

In this episode we talk with Aaron Snyder and Kevin McDonald about the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). CWIFP is a newly launched loan program that will provide low cost, long-term loans with flexible repayment options to creditworthy borrowers. Listen in and learn how this program enables local investment in infrastructure projects that address community water resource needs, promote economic prosperity, and improve environmental quality. For more information about CWIFP visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Infrastructure/revolutionize/CWIFP/

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – (June 7, 2023) The results of a yearlong study by an independent external peer review panel to assess the use of risk-informed dam safety practices is now available to the public. The verdict – the way the nation operates its dams across three federal agencies is appropriate and sound but can benefit from some areas of improvement.

The May 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available. This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are protecting and preserving our environment.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 18, 2023) –The Institute for Water Resources’(IWR) Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), located in Davis, CA, takes home the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Innovation of the Year Award for adding Post-Wildfire Modeling capabilities to its software. These software capabilities provide prediction tools that engineers can use to anticipate a unique type of flooding that can follow a combination of fire and floods.

Hilo, HI (May 3, 2023) - In the past, when someone at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mentioned clouds, they most often were referring to the weather. However, in today’s modern context, “the cloud” can mean many things. At USACE’s Institute for Water Resources (IWR), it most often describes the Civil Works Business Intelligence (CWBI) program. CWBI has been a USACE leader in cloud implementation over the past 10 years and continues to refactor Civil Works data and system assets to gain efficiencies, integrate resources, and reduce Information Technology (IT) maintenance and cost.

Alexandria, VA (May 10, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Institute for Water Resources (IWR) participated in the kick-off of the project MANABAS COAST (MAinstreaming NAture BAsed Solutions through COASTal systems). The meeting took place March 11-17 in Hague, Netherlands. USACE is an official observer of MANABAS, which is a European Union project aimed at mainstreaming nature-based engineering solutions in the North Sea Region.

USACE R&D Newsletter VOL. 2 NO. 2 In this Issue: • Stronger Shorelines: Index will strengthen coastal management decisions • Innovation at Work • Securing Critical Systems: USACE team ensures Army’s and DOD’s data is protected • Stronger, Lighter, More Durable: Ultra-High Performance Concrete is key to a more sustainable and modern infrastructure network • From Antiquated to Automated: Wetland delineation tool helps revolutionize regulatory process • Connect With: Dr. Stephanie Wood • USACE R&D Strategy: Top 10 R&D Priorities

On April 22, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) joins our global community in the celebration of Earth Day. Protecting and preserving our environment is an enduring mission for USACE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 15, 2023) – The Climate Risk Informed Decision Analysis (CRIDA) methodology has been translated into French and Arabic, increasing global acceptance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute for Water Resources climate change adaptation tool.

Special Edition: FY22 R&D Annual Report

The February 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that proactively consider the environment to shape a sustainable future for current and future generations.

The February 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that proactively consider the environment to shape a sustainable future for current and future generations.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 23, 2023) – The Institute for Water Resources (IWR) has named its best of the best during their annual awards ceremony. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ field operating activity held the recognition during a townhall honoring employees for their contributions and accomplishments across all IWR Centers.

USACE R&D Newsletter VOL. 2 NO. 1 In this Issue: • Eye in the Sky: CorpsCam allows for more proactive management of federal beach projects • Innovation at Work • Cheaper, Faster, Better: Kit offers easier, less-expensive solution to sand boil threat • Early Warning: Remote sensing helps water quality managers detect harmful algal blooms • Virtual Eyes & Ears: Structural Health Monitoring program key to more resilient, modern infrastructure network • Connect With: Molly Reif • USACE R&D Strategy: Top 10 R&D Priorities

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 12, 2022) – The effects of climate change are intensifying across Africa, with prolonged drought, famine conditions, and severe weather events all on the rise. It’s an issue that country leaders and international partners have been seeking to address for decades, but without significant and consistent global intervention, the nation’s agriculture, economic development, and national security will remain at risk.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – (Oct. 27, 2022) Implementing nature-based engineering solutions is a growing field, but it’s not yet a mainstream practice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Rijkswaterstaat, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management are hoping to change that.

VidiU Streaming - CELRN Equipment Test.

Starting at 1200EST on 09 Oct 2018 the Jacksonville District - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting an End of Fiscal Year 18 Celebration and Feasibility and Cost Sharing Agreement.