Environmental
Benefits
Each of the Corps 1,900 park managers and rangers are dedicated to protecting
the lands and waters under their care and to helping others understand,
appreciate and better care for the environment.
Protecting the Environment
The ecological diversity of Corps lakes and parks is
amazing. They are home to scores of threatened or endangered species.
To successfully manage these diverse resources we:
- Develop close working partnerships with federal, state and private
natural resource organizations.
- Assist state agencies that enforce hunting and fishing regulations.
- Locate fish hatcheries and wildlife refuges on Corps properties.
- Cooperate with the Nature Conservancy in designating "natural
areas" that have unique ecological features and scenic beauty.
- Coordinate with the National Park Service and state historic preservation
offices to protect cultural and historic resources.
Appreciating the Environment
We work hard to encourage all of our visitors to become
active stewards of the environment by:
- Providing environmental education programs that are attended by
3 million visitors a year.
- Hosting school groups onsite and traveling to nearby schools and
community centers to present educational programs.
- Working with Tread Lightly!, an organization which teaches visitors
to minimize their impact on the environment as they enjoy the outdoors.
- Participating in National Public Lands Day, a popular event that
encourages pride in public lands by enlisting volunteers to improve
trails, plant trees, and remove weeds and trash.
- Inviting people to volunteer at Corps sites.
Fast Facts
reviewed 11 Jan 2008
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