The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District celebrated its 130th anniversary during a commemorative event in Seattle, Washington, May 1, 2026.
The video highlights the district's history, engineering achievements, and ongoing missions supporting navigation, flood risk management, hydropower, environmental stewardship, and military construction throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Established in 1896, the Seattle District has played a key role in shaping regional infrastructure and supporting national defense through engineering expertise and public service.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle announced a sweeping set of initiatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works program, Feb. 23. The “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiatives will modernize the Civil Works program by refocusing USACE on its core water resources missions.
