Mission Statement
The dedicated people of the Portland District provide vital public engineering services to the Pacific Northwest and Nation during peace and war to strengthen our security, promote a strong economy, and enhance environmental sustainability.
We will accomplish this by our commitment to the Army and the Nation by:
- Improving and maintaining navigation for economic development and safety
- Preventing and reducing flood damage
- Restoring, enhancing and maintaining ecosystems
- Generating reliable and efficient hydropower
- Regulating activities in wetlands and waterways
- Supporting combat, stability, and disaster operations through forward deployed and reach-back capabilities
- Providing Corps-wide expertise in hydroelectric planning and engineering
- Providing safe and healthful recreational opportunities for the public
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Strategic Vision
The world's premier engineering organization responding to our nation's needs in peace and war.
A full spectrum Engineer Force of high quality, dedicated soldiers and civilians:
- Trained and ready
- A vital part of the Army
- Dedicated to public service
- An Army values-based organization
If you would like to learn more about the Corps' Strategic Vision, please visit http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/cepa/vision/vision.htm