This edition highlights providing environmental and economic benefits, in support of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Environmental Operating Principle #3. Content includes commentary from Col. Vance Brunner, commander of U.S. Army Environmental Command, sharing his perspective on environmental stewardship and Army readiness. This edition also features ongoing projects and initiatives that are providing enduring environmental and economic benefits around the globe.

Content includes:

USACE Baltimore District shares an update on the SM-1A decommissioning project and how these efforts support future generations of Army nuclear power plants.
U.S. Army Central highlights how the Camp Arifjan microgrid system is paving the way for sustainable, secure power in the Middle East.
USACE Seattle District discusses how using sustainable building materials supports Army’s climate-resiliency goals.
USACE Pacific Ocean Division highlights the combination of engineering excellence and cultural respect used during the successful debris cleanup in Maui.
USACE New York District discusses the risk management plan that is in place to reduce impacts from severe coastal storms.

Read these articles and more in the Fall 2024 edition of The Corps Environment.

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Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, let’s make water safety a top priority. 🛟Always wear your life jacket and make sure its fits 🛟Learn how to swim 🛟Never drink and boat Practice water safety every time you are in, on, or near the water! #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Low-head dams are found on waterways throughout the U.S. Before you the hit watery trails, review the Low-Head Dam Inventory to see if there’s a dam on your route. Learn more: https://t.co/dbzMfptnor #damsafety https://t.co/ZjrOVldPiM

RT @StPaulUSACE: Skid-steers hard at work preparing the chamber for critical maintenance and inspections during a dewatering at Lock and Da…

RT @USArmy: 📰 Year in Review: Warfighting is the Army’s top priority Our Soldiers prove they are ready to fight and win, at home and abroa…

RT @ArmyCorpsNAD: Our @europedistrict is constructing a new Operational Readiness Training Complex in Grafenwoehr, #Germany. On Friday, we…

RT @ArmyERDC: The @StPaulUSACE and ERDC are collaborating in a groundbreaking study to make informed, data-driven decisions about using riv…

RT @europedistrict: Today, leaders from @IMCOMEurope, @7thATC , #USACE, @USAGBavaria, the German construction authority and other project p…

Low-head dams can be dangerous for waterway users. They are hard to identify and can cause harm if you end up caught in their current. Locate low-head dams near you and learn more: https://t.co/6bo3k0pM4a #damsafety https://t.co/maYwiOm0Pu

RT @StPaulUSACE: Bill Schmidt, natural resources specialist, describes his position at #EauGalle Recreation Area in #SpringValley, #Wiscons…

RT @AtlantaCorps: The South Atlantic Division extends congratulations to Jason Krick, Mobile District Chief of Engineering, for being named…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: The USACE Los Angeles District joined Air Force officials Dec. 16 to mark the start of construction on a new KC-46 Peg…

RT @USACERockIsland: Lock 19 on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, Iowa, is now closed for winter maintenance. The lock is expected to reopen…

RT @USACE_NY: 🏗️ We are delivering world‑class engineering solutions for federal partners, including VA & West Point. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/A4a5W…

Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Santa is making a list and checking it twice to see who has been naughty or nice, so hopefully you have been good this year and wore your life jacket when in, on, and near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.). #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns https://t.co/mO74fgH2tT

RT @FEMARegion10: Our Regional Response Coordination Center is coordinating with the state on their requests, including support from partne…

RT @FEMARegion10: As state, tribal and local officials in Washington lead lifesaving and life-sustaining response efforts for recent severe…

We all know the Twelve Days of Christmas, but have you heard of the Twelve Days of Water Safety? This festive holiday jingle is not only fun to sing, if you follow its tips, it could help save your life! Happy Holidays and @PleaseWearIt! https://t.co/bisYhQwxxc

RT @USACEWilmington: One of the largest debris removal missions in NC history is complete. 🔹 9M+ cubic yards removed 🔹 23 counties supporte…

RT @StPaulUSACE: In celebration of our 250th anniversary we #TBT to December 15, 1941, eight days after the attack on #PearlHarbor, when th…

Support continues in response to back-to-back atmospheric rivers impacting most of Western Washington. Shown: @SeattleDistrict's Emergency Management deliver flood-fighting materials in Pacific, WA, such as HESCO barriers, a sandbag machine and sandbags, Dec. 10. https://t.co/qtKmjb1cAk

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