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The Detroit District, established in 1841 covers 82,000 square miles of land inhabited by about 14 million people and has 4,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. The Districts major mission is to investigate, plan, design, construct, operate and maintain Congressionally authorized water resource projects related to navigation, flood control, beach erosion and other activities. The District operates and maintains the World Famous Soo Locks, plus 102 harbors on Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, St.Clair and the State of Michigan portion of Lake Erie. The Detroit District manages the Great Lakes Water Control Data System, making it the Corps center for hydrometeorologic and water level data collection and dissemination for the Great Lakes system (water level forecast).
As we move into the 21st Century we stand ready to work with our customers to provide the best service possible to the people of the Great Lakes and wherever the nation needs us.
If you're looking for a partnering agency to help you with an engineering project, then we are ready to assist you (Partnering Kit). The Corps has a number of cost shared programs for working with States, local governments and Native American Indian tribes to address water resource and environmental problems.
In addition, under the Support for Others program (SFO) the Corps can provide, on a 100% reimbursable basis, technical support to Federal, State, municipal and Tribal agencies. The Detroit Districts expertise has been used extensively by other Federal agencies and many non-Federal customers. This work includes surveys, dredging, assessment and Remediation of contaminated sites, real estate acquisition and support, and various planning, engineering and construction services.
The Corps offers the following products and services:
Additionally, the Corps can provide the following resources:
- People
- Funding
- Private Sector Contractors
- Experience
- Expertise
- Project Management - Start to Finish
- Nationally Recognized Laboratories (LABS)
Strategic Business Plan
Connections to other Corps Offices and Federal/State Agencies
Improving today to meet tomorrows challenges!
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