The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The USAEC is made up of archaeologists, architects, biologists, chemists, chemical engineers, civil engineers, entomologists, environmental engineers, environmental scientists, foresters, geologists, historians, mechanical engineers, natural resource specialists, physical scientists and wildlife biologists all committed to sustaining the environment for a secure future while enabling training for our Soldiers.

Our Focus Areas (Mission Essential Task List)

• Manage and execute the Army's Cleanup Program
• Support the Army's Environmental Quality Programs
• Assess and improve installation environmental performance
• Assess emerging environmental trends and define impacts
• Evaluate and transfer best management practices and technologies to enhance environmental stewardship
• Provide technical and operational environmental expertise
• Assimilate, analyze, and communicate environmental information
• Conduct environmental planning to ensure informed Army decision making
• Provide public outreach for the Army Environmental Program