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 acknowledging the past, engaging the present and charting the future.
Our Focus Areas (Mission Essential Task List)
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Manage and execute the Army's Cleanup Program
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Support the Army's Environmental Quality Programs
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Assess and improve installation environmental performance
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Assess emerging environmental trends and define impacts
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Evaluate and transfer best management practices and technologies to enhance environmental stewardship
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Provide technical and operational environmental expertise
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Assimilate, analyze, and communicate environmental information
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Conduct environmental planning to ensure informed Army decision making
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Provide public outreach for the Army Environmental Program
Check out the Services pages to read how AEC and the Army Protect our land, air and water; Preserve
our history and heritage; Conserve our natural resources; Restore our lands; Support our installations and training; and Involve our communities