Photo by David San Miguel | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 11.17.2020
The November issue of The Corps Environment highlights Environmental Operating Principle #1, Foster sustainability as a way of life throughout the organization. It features commentary by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn, Deputy Commanding General, for Military and International Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, titled Sustainability: Ensuring mission success in the present, future; and......
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 01.31.2020
The February 2020 edition of The Corps Environment highlights Environmental Operating Principle #6, Leverage scientific, economic and social knowledge to understand the environmental context and effects of Corps of Engineers actions in a collaborative manner. It features commentary from Stacey Brown, chief, Planning and Policy Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, titled Collaboration,......
Photo by Jenn Miller | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 09.26.2017
Using natural energy from the sun is one of the many ways the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fosters sustainability as a way of life. Remediation efforts at the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, a Superfund site in Mead, Nebraska, incorporate sustainable solutions by using energy-saving technology to treat groundwater at the site and powering operations with renewable energy from the sun....
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 08.09.2016
Karen Baker is the chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Division. Participating in forums across the country, Baker aims to foster understanding of the USACE's environmental mission and the progress being seen nationwide....
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 08.06.2015
Advanced electromagnetic induction sensors are used to distinguish unexploded ordnance (UXO) from scrap metal at a munitions response site at Fort Ord, California....
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District | 10.19.2009
The Army's theme for Earth Day 2018 is "Sustain the Mission/Secure the Future." This theme is emboldened by Jacksonville District's on-the-ground efforts to protect and preserve our environment on numerous fronts. For example, the Kissimmee River Restoration project (photographed above) is an ongoing Everglades restoration project that will restore approximately 40 square miles of......