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Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs and Aqueduct equipment, 18 August 1859SOLVING URBAN WATER PROBLEMS SINCE 1824: When undertaking the task of providing pure water to drink, the Corps of Engineers began at the top—by providing it to the president of the United States and the first family. In 1824, Army engineers piped water from a spring on K Street to supply the White House, previously dependent on shallow wells. Engineer work then expanded to the rest of the nation’s capital. In the 1840s, work included installation of the first sanitary sewer in Washington.  But, the climax of the Corps’ efforts was in the next decade to build the Washington Aqueduct—the foundation of the capital’s water system. .> Read more.

When the Mississippi River floods of 1882 forced thousands from their homes, Corps of Engineers steamboats ferried scores of people to safety and delivered tons of desperately needed supplies to stranded refugees.

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USACE People: Building strong through mentoring
9/11/2012
Brian Trzaska, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District civil engineer for special projects, is teaching, training, coaching, counseling and transferring knowledge to Marcelo Maier, a fellow district civil engineer and Trzaska's mentee.

DLNR and Corps of Engineers sign agreement to kick-off West Maui "Ridge To Reef" initiative
9/11/2012
The Department of Land and Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District signed a $3 million cost-share agreement today to develop a watershed plan to support the West Maui "Ridge to Reef" Initiative. The Initiative is one of the first efforts in the state to implement a comprehensive management strategy to address impacts to coral reefs across multiple watersheds.

'Angling' for fun: vets take service members fishing at Corps Lake in thanks for their service
9/5/2012
TULSA -- A group of Airmen, Soldiers and Marines were treated to a free day of fishing recently at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake in southeastern Kansas to thank them for their service and give them some downtime.

USACE 'reinvigorates' Environmental Operating Principles
8/29/2012
For 10 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has lived by its Environmental Operating Principles. The seven principles, often called the Corps of Engineers “Green Ethics,” have encouraged Corps employees to consider the environment in everything they do.

17 Central Valley levee systems lose eligibility for federal rehab assistance
8/24/2012
A total of 17 levee systems in or near Sacramento, Stockton, Chester, Knights Landing and Gustine are now ineligible for federal rehabilitation assistance after a temporary agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state of California extending eligibility for deficient levees expired in June.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived. USACE does not charge entrance fees to its parks.
Brian Trzaska, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District civil engineer for special projects, is teaching, training, coaching, counseling and transferring knowledge to Marcelo Maier, a fellow district civil engineer and Trzaska
Marcelo Maier (left), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District civil engineer for special projects conducts a site inspection of a telemedicine facility in Kukes, Albania. After one year on the job and an informal mentorship Maier is helping to build the Humanitarian Assistance program.
DLNR Chairperson, William J. Aila, Jr. (right) and Lt. Col. Thomas D. Asbery, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, today signed a $3 million cost-share agreement to develop a watershed plan to support the West Maui "Ridge to Reef" Initiative. The Initiative is one of the first efforts in the state to implement a comprehensive management strategy to address impacts to coral reefs across multiple watersheds. The watershed plan will be funded 75-percent by the Corps and 25-percent by DLNR.
Airman winner Staff Sgt. Jon Brennan and his American Bass Anglers boater Jim Clay passing by the boat ramp for inspection before heading out onto Big Hill Lake in southeastern Kansas for the "Take an Airman" fishing day July 21.
From left: Dr. James E. Kundell, Chair of the Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board, and Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick at the public release of the Army Corps of Engineers reinvigorated Environmental Operating Principles.
How the Corps is reducing risk in New Orleans. Comprehensive information on the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System, which is comprised of The System is comprised of numerous features including levees, floodwalls, floodgates, surge barriers and pump stations.
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Isaac. (Credit NOAA)
During this 2012 drought season, USACE has published guidance to coordinate a collective Common Operating Picture to monitor ongoing impacts on navigation, identified critical river gages as key monitors for navigation, and implemented Waterway Action Plans. In addition, USACE employs designated assets, such as dredges and survey boats, to prevent and mitigate impacts to navigation and critical works infrastructure. USACE is currently dredging in locations along the Upper Mississippi River, Lower Mississippi River, and the Ohio and Missouri Rivers. Additional locations will be dredged as river stages continue to fall.
During this 2012 drought season, USACE has published guidance to coordinate a collective Common Operating Picture to monitor ongoing impacts on navigation, identified critical river gages as key monitors for navigation, and implemented Waterway Action Plans. In addition, USACE employs designated assets, such as dredges and survey boats, to prevent and mitigate impacts to navigation and critical works infrastructure. USACE is currently dredging in locations along the Upper Mississippi River, Lower Mississippi River, and the Ohio and Missouri Rivers. Additional locations will be dredged as river stages continue to fall.

Videos

Image Not FoundBostick in Japan The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supporting a growing presence in the globally significant Asia-Pacific region. Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, USACE commanding general, toured construction at Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan.
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Image Not FoundECOSYSTEM RESTORATION in L.A.A flood control project is being transformed into an urban retreat.
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