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    Jason Cade, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Leadership Development Program team member delivers an e-lesson on the physics behind roller coaters to a Wiesbaden Middle School eighth-grade class via video conference at the district's headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany Dec. 19, 2012.

    Web conferencing brings Army engineers to DoDDS classroom

    WIESBADEN, Germany - A live video stream of eighth-grade physics students displayed on Jason Cade's computer screen. After a quick audio check, Cade, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District project manager and mining engineer, with the assistance of his colleagues, used face-to-face video conferencing to teach a lesson on roller coaster engineering to Wiesbaden Middle School students recently.
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    Interagency Report Published on Information Required for Short-Term Water Management Decisions

    WASHINGTON - Adapting to future climate change impacts requires capabilities in hydroclimate monitoring, short-term prediction and application of such information to support contemporary water management decisions. These needs were identified in a report, "Short-Term Water Management Decisions: User Needs for Improved Climate, Weather, and Hydrologic Information."
  • This image from the "Civil works transformation" video (http://bit.ly/UojcHX) shows Steve Stockton, director of Civil Works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters, explaining how the Corps is transforming its civil works program to best serve the public, meet the nation's water resource needs and help the Corps remain relevant in the 21st century. (U.S. Army illustration)

    Army Corps of Engineers to transform civil works program

    "The Civil Works transformation is really about how we adapt to the change that's going on all around us," said Steve Stockton, director of Civil Works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters. "Our fiscal climate is very constrained, expectations are high and we don't have enough federal resources to do all that is expected from us. These are only a couple of challenges we are facing."
  • From the left: Eric Milstrey, USAID District Stability team lead for Maiwand, Alan Avery, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 565th Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance, and Lt. Col. Robert Bensburg, Regional Command-South Stability Division, Infrastructure officer in charge, discuss a proposed electric utility improvement project in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2012.

    U.S. to improve electric grid in Kandahar Province

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Electricity is a scarce resource in Kandahar City, but should become less so for Kandahar government district centers and businesses when four separate projects, designed to improve electricity distribution in key areas of the city, are completed by winter 2013.
  • Marcy Leavitt, Texas/New Mexico Branch Chief of the Albuquerque District's Regulatory Division, recently received two honors recognizing her work in preserving water resources in New Mexico.

    Albuquerque District regulator receives two awards for water work

    Marcy Leavitt, Texas/New Mexico Branch Chief of the Albuquerque District's Regulatory Division, recently received two honors recognizing her work that has helped protect not just water quality, but also watersheds and headwaters -- precious resources in an arid state.
  • An artist's rendering of the new maintenance complex at Kunsan Air Base completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District. Leaders and representatives from Kunsan Air Base cut the ribbon on the final phase of the complex Dec. 18. This new complex consolidates maintenance facilities which were spread out over the air base.

    Far East District, 8th Fighter Wing open final wing of new maintenance facility

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District and members of the U.S. Air Force's 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" cut the ribbon on the final phase of a new maintenance complex at Kunsan Air Base Dec. 18.
  • The removal of 890 cubic yards of limestone from the navigation channel on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Ill., began Dec. 17, 2012. This is just one phase of the action the Corps is taking to improve the navigation channel for the river industry.

    Corps keeps Mississippi River open as drought continues

    ST. LOUIS– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to project river stages will sustain the authorized 9-foot deep commercial navigation channel between St. Louis, Mo., and Cairo, Ill. The Corps continues to apply all available capabilities and resources to keep the channel open.

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Locks and dams are located on waterways throughout the U.S. to help move ships and goods. The Bonneville Locks and Dam is one of many systems USACE is responsible for that supports river navigation. Learn more: https://t.co/eU7MbJfCSq #dambeautiful #KnowYourDam https://t.co/knBuEKdsDQ
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RRS allows the public to submit individual permit applications, general permit pre-construction notifications, jurisdictional determination requests and other information needed during the permit evaluation process using easy-to-follow online submission forms.
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RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/GC3R0huqvk
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“USACE continues to make improvements to the Regulatory Request System to enhance its functionality and make the permitting process easier and faster for the public." -Mr. Stephen L. Hill, chief, Operations and Regulatory 🔗RRS: https://t.co/C2rxPfpiXV https://t.co/XxvRxUOKj6
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Make sure that you return home to those you love by wearing a properly fitted life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.). You never know when you might need it and it’s almost impossible to put one on after you’re in the water so @PleaseWearIt! https://t.co/JJVjk29S6n
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As we commemorate 250 years, we reaffirm our commitment of safety improvement shaped by real-world lessons that reinforces our ability to deliver success today, drive innovation tomorrow, and uphold the standards that define USACE. #StandDown4Safety 🔗: https://t.co/Cs4JEDraI0
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As we commemorate 250 years, we reaffirm our commitment of safety improvement shaped by real-world lessons that reinforces our ability to deliver success today, drive innovation tomorrow, and uphold the standards that define USACE. #StandDown4Safety 🔗: https://t.co/Cs4JEDraI0
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Despite decades of advancements in equipment, training, and regulatory standards, falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Throughout USACE history, we have learned that safety is not just a policy, but a promise to ourselves, our teams, and the Nation. https://t.co/wLtuF5JYed
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Despite decades of advancements in equipment, training, and regulatory standards, falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Throughout USACE history, we have learned that safety is not just a policy, but a promise to ourselves, our teams, and the Nation. https://t.co/wLtuF5JYed
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Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, and from shore or a dock. @pleasewearit https://t.co/EWiT7nZdLe
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Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, and from shore or a dock. @pleasewearit https://t.co/EWiT7nZdLe
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USACE teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, in support of the 12th annual @OSHA_DOL Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls In Construction. #StandDown4Safety https://t.co/8oFSZuhn7k
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USACE teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, in support of the 12th annual @OSHA_DOL Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls In Construction. #StandDown4Safety https://t.co/8oFSZuhn7k
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects on 250 years of service to the Nation, 1st Lt. Amanda Warren is also taking a well-deserved moment to reflect—this time, as one of USACE’s newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/CgXB2ako5a https://t.co/aqacdTnwwg
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May is National Water Safety Month so remember to play it safe whenever you’re in, on, or near open water (i.e. lakes, rivers, ponds etc.) and please wear your life jacket. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns https://t.co/VPdyasIyYJ
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