The Naples Florida Beach was impacted by Hurricane Ian, USACE is looking at what measures can be taken along the shoreline to reduce risk to the infrastructure along the coast as part of the Collier County Storm Risk Mitigation Feasibility Study.

The Naples Florida Beach was impacted by Hurricane Ian, USACE is looking at what measures can be taken along the shoreline to reduce risk to the infrastructure along the coast as part of the Collier County Storm Risk Mitigation Feasibility Study.

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

Since 2014, Congress and the Administration have passed a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) every two years. WRDA authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)), to conduct studies, construct projects, and research various activities and development that can lead to improvements of rivers and harbors of the United States. Listen in on this episode to learn about WRDA with Mr. Gib Owen, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; Mr. David Wethington, Chief, Future Directions Branch at USACE Headquarters; and Ms. Amy Frantz, Senior Policy Advisor at USACE Headquarters. Additional information about the Water Resources Development Act can be found on our website at https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Water-Resources-Development-Act/.

In this episode we discuss the Section 202 Program with Brandon Moore, Huntington District, and Michael Moore, Louisville District. Section 202 was incorporated into the Energy and Water Development Act of 1981 (P.L. 96-367). Section 202 authorized the Corps to design and construct necessary and advisable flood control measures to prevent future flood damages at several named communities, in the Tug and Levisa Forks and Upper Cumberland River Basins. Listen in and learn about the Section 202 Program and specific projects currently being worked on under Section 202, like the Johnson County, KY Flood Risk Managment Project.

In this edition we head to Shoalwater Washington, home to the Shoalwater Bay Tribe and Indian reservation, where the Omaha and Seattle districts are working to restore sand dunes, which help protect Tribal Lands from coastal storm damage. Also, the Los Angeles District is working to mitigate flood damage risk on Hopi tribal lands. Kansas City District employees enrolled in their Leadership Development Course did some team building exercises at Fort Leonard Wood. And, the St. Paul District, along with a local community partner, spread some holiday cheer at one of their projects in Minnesota.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Federal government’s largest water resources development and management agency. The Planning Assistance to States allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide states, local governments, other non-Federal entities, and eligible Native American Indian tribes assistance in the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development, utilization, and conversation of water and related land resources. Listen in as Sharon Sartor, the National Program Manager for Planning Assistance to States, talks about the program and how the Corps can use this program to assistance local communities.

Planning plays a vital role in supporting the Corps of Engineers Civil Works water resources development mission. Listen in as Inside the Castle hosts a roundtable discussion with Mr. Eric Bush, Chief of Planning and Policy Division at USACE Headquarters, and his planning staff Joe Redican, Susan Layton, Jeremy LaDart and Karla Roberts to learn more about planning, the future of planning and how these senior leaders are ensuring USACE delivers the mission on time and within budget.

General shots from various locations around Charleston S.C.

In this episode of Corps Connection we take a look at how USACE continues to advance the use of nature-based solutions. We go to southwest Florida to check in on the continuing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian. @LouisvilleUSACE replaces a miter gate at one of their lock projects, and @usacemvppao talks with a lock master about what that career entails. USACE entered into an agreement with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Finally, we take a look at why USACE maybe a great fit for your next career move.

General shots from various locations around Charleston S.C.

A upbeat look at what USACE does in Civil Works, Military Construction, and Research and Development.

The San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the locations included in the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization site visits conducted Nov. 30 – Dec.1, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency conduct a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency conduct a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency conduct a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency conduct a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

The San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the locations included in the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization site visits conducted Nov. 30 – Dec.1, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency conduct a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Lucas Kirkpatrick, Omaha District electrical engineer, briefs Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Lucas Kirkpatrick, Omaha District electrical engineer, briefs Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

Lucas Kirkpatrick, Omaha District electrical engineer, briefs Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a site visit at the San Juan Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 1, 2022. The site visit occurred as part of the Puerto Rico Power System Stabilization Task Force, which is focused on strategies to stabilize the electrical system due to damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Grace Geiger)

The November 2022 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing enduring environmental benefits around the globe.

The November 2022 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing enduring environmental benefits around the globe.

The November 2022 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing enduring environmental benefits around the globe.

Mr. Michael Connor recently marked his one-year anniversary as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. In this episode, Inside the Castle sits down to talk with Mr. Connor about this milestone and much more. Listen in to hear Mr. Connor's reflections from this past year and his plans for 2023.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society on Thursday at the USACE HQ Building in Washington D.C as part of the National American Indian Heritage Month Observance. The memorandum spells out a partnership, which will provide education and career opportunities in STEM for Native American professionals and students.

In this episode, Inside the Castle talk with Nicole Comisky, Program Manager for Environmental Infrastructure at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, to learn more about the Corps environmental infrastructure authority. Listen in to hear how this authority for water related infrastructure assists local communities.

Recovering from the Historic 2019 Missouri River Flood: Three Years Later In this episode, Dr. Nadia Mohandessi sits down with Matt Krajewski, USACE Emergency Support Function #3 (ESF #3) Permanent Cadre member and former Omaha District Emergency Management Chief, to discuss the historic 2019 flooding along the Missouri River and tributaries, and how the Corps has worked over the past three years to help the local communities recover by repairing and rehabilitating hundreds of miles of damaged levee systems under Public Law 84-99. Public Law 84-99, Emergency Response to Natural Disasters, is the Corps of Engineers’ basic authority to provide for emergency activities in support of State and Local governments prior to, during, and after a flood event. The Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) appropriation provides funding for PL 84-99 authorized activities. Under PL 84-99, the Corps can provide both emergency technical and direct assistance in response to flood and coastal storms, such as hurricanes and nor’easters.

USACE R&D Newsletter VOL. 1 NO. 2 In this Issue: • A Different Perspective: An innovative approach to environmental forecasting • Innovation at Work • Waste Not, Want Not: Ongoing R&D is discovering new ways to put dredged sediment to use • Unconventional Approach, Unbelievable Results: Advanced materials & methods are infusing new life into crucial infrastructure components • No Detail Too Small: Using life’s basic building blocks to search for threatened species • Connect With: Dr. Jinelle Sperry • 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.

First edition of the USACE R&D Newsletter In this issue: • Smarter Not Harder: Revolutionizing USACE Dredging Operations • Innovation at Work • First Line of Defense: USACE PTCx is accelerating the future of coatings and technology • The Future is Now: Robotics are reducing time, cost and risk • Building Better Faster: USACE deploying digital twins across a wide ecosystem of projects and programs • Connect With: Dr. Ned Mitchell • USACE R&D Strategy: Top 10 R&D Priorities

In this episode, Inside the Castle sits down with Vincent Navarre, USACE Headquarters, to learn how the Corps budgets for civil works projects. Listen in and learn more about the Corps' Civil Works Budget.

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.

In this episode we sit down with Willem Helms, the Public Law 84-99 Program Manager at Corps Headquarters, to learn more about the Public Law 84-99 and the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Appropriation. Public Law 84-99 is the Corps of Engineers’ basic authority to provide technical and direct assistance for emergencies like floods, coastal storm, and hurricanes. Funding for the Public Law 84-99 comes from the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) appropriation. Listen in and learn more about how the Corps of Engineers assists state and local governments prior to, during and after emergencies.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – (Oct. 3, 2022) Flooding is a universal challenge, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is sharing their tools and methodologies in the fight against floods with international partners.

After 37 years of serving our Nation, Mr. Alvin Lee, Director of Civil Works, has decided to retire. Mr. Lee started his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Fairbanks Resident Office in Fairbanks, Alaska followed by a stint at one of the research labs within the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC). From there he served in various capacities at every level of the organization. In this episode we say farewell to the Director of Civil Works, Mr. Alvin Lee. Listen to hear Mr. Lee's lessons learned, accomplishments and future direction. Show notes: 0:25 Episode Introduction 1:33 Alvin Lee Career Background 3:31 Reflections from the past three years 10:15 USACE's current Budget 13:30 Revolutionize Performance Monitoring 18:34 Lessons Learned 26:03 Mr. Lee's proudest moment of his career 34:05 Final Thoughts

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina - A team of seven American subject matter experts traveled to Sarajevo for a crisis communication workshop and tabletop exercise Sept. 26-28. The event was conducted in coordination with the U.S. Embassy Sarajevo and the U.S. Department of Defense Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness program, under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Institute for Security Governance.

A team of seven American subject matter experts traveled to Baku for an emergency response workshop and exercise Sept. 20-22. The event was conducted in coordination with the U.S. Embassy Baku and the U.S. Department of Defense Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness program, under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Institute for Security Governance.

ALEXANDRIA, Va -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Institute for Water Resources (IWR) is strengthening the nation’s ability to solve complex water resource challenges through leadership development. Six planners from USACE districts nationwide completed IWR’s 2022 Planning Associates advanced training program, receiving their certification during an Aug. 24 graduation ceremony.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Aug. 11, 2022) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field Operating Activity, has bestowed its highest honor to nine alumni by inducting them into the IWR Class of 2022 Distinguished Gallery of Employees.

The August 2022 issue of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing environmental benefits across the globe.

The effective management of water resources is an inherently human challenge. There is still no substitute for water in its most important uses. And while water is essential, as a resource, it is unevenly distributed, difficult to capture, movable only at great cost, highly variable in availability, susceptible to pollution, and liable to spread illness. Managing our water resources requires strong organization and resourcing.

Congresswoman selected for her contributions to coastal resiliency, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and navigation infrastructure investments.

The May 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights protecting and preserving our environment, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #4.

The February 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights fostering sustainability as a way of life, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #1, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that support a sustainable environment for current and future generations.

The February 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights fostering sustainability as a way of life, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #1, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that that are helping to shape a sustainable environment for current and future generations.

The State of the Infrastructure: A Joint Report by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides a high-level overview of the infrastructure asset portfolio and related asset management practices, collaboration efforts, and future strategies.

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.