Story by Jordan Raiff | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District | 07.16.2025
Changes to the environment due to innovation and economic growth happen across the globe every day. As part of its regulatory mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the permitting of new construction and evaluates its environmental impacts, both locally and globally....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Cole | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District | 03.28.2025
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – As an atmospheric river surged into the Pacific Northwest in late February 2025, it carried not just warm tropical moisture—but the potential for disaster. By February 24, the storm peaked, bringing a sudden rise in temperatures that triggered rapid snowmelt across Oregon’s Malheur Basin. While rainfall remained moderate, the real threat came from the melting......
Story by Andrew Avitt | USDA Forest Service | 06.20.2023
National forests provide an estimated 20% of the nation’s water, and 60% in California. Hydrologists on those national forests know its importance....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District | 07.06.2020
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected Lakeville, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District senior hydraulic engineer Ann Banitt as the recipient of its Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Community of Practice Professional of the Year Award. The award was virtually presented June 24....
Story by Cassandra Eichner | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | 02.05.2020
NRL meteorologist Jeffrey Reid is at the forefront of research studying the role of aerosol particles, and the relationships between the particles with monsoon meteorology, clouds and the sun’s radiation....
Story by Andria Allmond | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District | 02.24.2019
There are creative kids who want to produce art; there are athletic kids who seek sports; and maybe, there are the engineering kids who want to problem-solve....
Story by Leon Roberts | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District | 06.08.2018
RIDGETOP, Tenn. (June 8 2018) – The retired water manager best known for overseeing water releases during the May 2010 flood of the Cumberland River received the Distinguished Civilian Employee Recognition Award today during the Engineer Day Picnic at Smiley Hollow....
Story by Bill Peoples | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District | 07.31.2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is preparing an environmental assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and is seeking public comment for a flood risk management study for the Cumberland River, Browns Creek, Richland Creek and Whites Creek....
