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Corps recognizes 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Story by Tracy Robillard | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District | Date: 11.01.2012

Forty years ago, the primary law to protect the nation’s waters was passed by Congress on Oct. 18, 1972. Originally enacted in 1948 to control water pollution, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, or Clean... Read More

A retrospective on Stanley Spisiak: a man with a mission

Story by Bruce Sanders | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District | Date: 10.24.2012

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act which significantly expanded the role of the federal government from that of the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1948. The Clean Water Act... Read More

Regulators focused on mission as Clean Water Act turns 40

Story by Mark Haviland | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District | Date: 10.18.2012

The Clean Water Act turns 40 today and, though opponents and supporters still debate the scope and effectiveness of the landmark legislation, employees of the regulatory branch here have a clear understanding of... Read More

Corps to host public scoping meetings March 20-22 on proposed Glades Reservoir

Story by Tracy Robillard | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District | Date: 03.13.2012

Members of the public and news media are invited to attend a series of scoping meeting on the proposed Glades Reservoir project, March 20, 21 and 22 at three locations in the tri-state area: Read More

What is required for debris removal at Lake Houston?

Courtesy Story | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | Date: 06.29.2011

“The Corps provides strong protection of the nation’s aquatic environment by ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations,” - Fred Anthamatten, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District... Read More