As a key participant in the use and management of many of the nation’s water resources, and a critical team member in the design, construction, and management of military and civil infrastructure, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers strives to protect, sustain, and improve the natural and man-made environment of the nation.

The Corps is charged with protecting the environment while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible and balanced decisions. It takes that mission seriously and applies that mindset in all of its projects. Its approach is based on environmental operating principles—standards that are part of doing business every day.

"LEEDing" the way in sustainable design and construction

Sustainable design has long been a part of the Corps of Engineers' military construction program, but in recent years, the Corps' efforts to "build green" have made significant advances across the nation. Read More..

Savannah Harbor Expansion Project: Environmental issues

The Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, in conjunction with federal and state agencies, extensively examined the potential environmental impacts to deepening the Savannah harbor shipping channel to various depths. Read more..

A Haven for Mother Nature: Corps team protects natural resources

With a combined 120 miles of scenic waters, the Savannah District's three dam and lake projects on the upper reaches of the Savannah River – Lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond – are some of Mother Nature's most precious jewels. Read more..

Protecting the nation's waters: Streams and Wetlands Permits

The Department of the Army's Regulatory Program is one of the oldest in the federal government. Initially, it served a simple purpose: to protect and maintain the navigable capacity of the nation's waters. Changing public needs, evolving policy, court decisions and new statutory mandates have changed several aspects of the program including its breadth, complexity and authority. Read more..

Corps modernizes freshwater flow at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

The labor-intensive job of diverting fresh water into the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge has become easier since the Savannah District replaced the old wooden structures with custom-built diversion gates. At a cost of $12.5 million, the new stainless steel structures modernize and automate the process of controlling water in the area. Previously, wildlife managers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could only route water to 3,000 acres of wetlands for waterfowl; with the gate improvements the water management area has doubled to 6,000 acres. VIEW VIDEO

Clean up at Formerly Used Defense Sites

The Department of Defense is committed to protecting human health and the environment and improving public safety by cleaning up environmental contamination at former military properties. Read more..

Tomkins Island: Maintaining an Island for Birds

The Savannah District Corps of Engineers constructed a shore bird nesting island in the Atlantic Ocean offshore of South Carolina between Tybee Island, Georgia, and Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, named Tomkins Island. READ MORE..

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