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WASHINGTON (September 1, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue its support of President Obama’s initiative, the Every Kid in a Park pass program, which officially begins its second year today. Launched last year, the initiative gives fourth grade students and their families free access to federal lands and waters as well as some state parks for a full school year.

IN THIS ISSUE: Baltimore District completes high probability operations at Spring Valley neighborhood site; U.S., Canada celebrate Migratory Bird Treaty milestone; CPCX assists with stakeholder engagement, collaboration, positive public participation; ERDC demonstrates new equipment to protect sea turtles during dredging operations; Second wind turbine brings Utah depot closer to Net Zero energy; Reducing office paper involves changing old habits, takes time; When certifiable is a good thing: LEED in the Far East District; Team assists Liberia with hydropower plant rehabilitation; Taking out the trash: Improved reporting increases waste diversion across Army Reserve; New Fort Knox elementary filled with innovative green learning opportunities for students; New England District restores environmentally degraded pond; and much more.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently announced a new national adult water safety campaign. The campaign, titled “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns,” is targeted towards adult males.