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Power House 1 at the Bonneville Lock and Dam on the Columbia River, which flows between Washington and Oregon. The dam was built and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo

Hydropower: USACE Manages the Nation’s Liquid Assets

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While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) proudly traces its history back to Col. Richard Gridley’s appointment as Gen. George Washington’s first engineer on June 16, 1775, its work …

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The new Lake Shelbyville, Ill., 16,000-square-foot, two-story Project Office and Visitor Center, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, includes a high-quality exhibit hall; grand lobby and outdoor deck; observation areas that provide the public with a unique state-of-the-art experience at the lake; an auditorium; library; and outdoor classroom that can be reserved for public meetings, educational activities, or other events. The facility was completed under a design-build contract through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and designed to meet LEED® Silver certification criteria. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo, St. Louis District

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds Enable USACE to Construct, Improve

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When President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 into law on Feb. 17, 2009, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began …

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Kurt Heckendorf, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District area subengineer in Fargo, N.D., monitors the levee April 9 during the spring 2011 flood fight as the Red River of the North began to recede in Fargo. USACE photo by Patrick Moes

Levee Safety Program Improves Flood Risk Reduction Infrastructure

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In 2011, major flooding along the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Souris, and other rivers thoroughly tested U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) water management and flood risk reduction systems. Beyond the …

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Rendering of the visitors' walkway leading to the Flight 93 Memorial Path Wall in Shanksville, Pa. The National Memorial was dedicated Sept. 10-11, 2011. All illustrations courtesy of Paul Murdoch Architects

The Army Corps of Engineers and the Flight 93 Memorial USACE manages, facilitates construction phase

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Ten years ago, what began as a calm, peaceful morning on Sept. 11, 2001, turned into a pivotal moment that would shake the security of America and the world. United …

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With the national movement to enjoy the Great Outdoors, USACE, as the largest land manager, offers a wide range of activities from bike and equestrian trails to camping and golfing to boating and hiking. Above, these two youths enjoy a canoe ride while adhering to safe water practices. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Corps Recreation: Opportunities and Activities to Engage Goals of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ recreation program are to provide safe and enjoyable recreation spaces, get more Americans outdoors, and gain momentum as partnerships flourish.

For years now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been urging Americans – 80 percent of whom live in cities or suburbs – to take advantage of the …

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