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  • Administrative Appeals

    Information on how to navigate the administrative appeal process

  • Architect

    As the oldest and largest construction agency, The U.S. Corps of Engineers has designed and developed key historical structures throughout the United States. Major developments by USACE include the Washington Monument, The Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial, headquarters of The American Red Cross, the Pentagon, and many other building projects. Architects oversee the design, development and review of drawings, manuals, and specifications for various worldwide facilities. Architectural projects include housing facilities, dining facilities, child development centers, hospitals, safety and protection criteria, and historical preservation.

  • Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

    This article explains the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, which helps the Department of Defense (DoD) reorganize military bases to improve readiness and efficiency. The 2005 BRAC program focuses on cleaning up and transferring properties from closed bases. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports this effort by managing cleanup and property transfers for Army and Air Force installations.

  • Biologist

    Biologists conduct surveys, studies, and assessments of various natural habitats and water resources. They ensure programs and environmental activities are in compliance with laws and regulatory programs, such as the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act, Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, etc. USACE Biologists throughout the United States conduct activities to preserve wildlife and aquatic habitats, monitor nuisance vegetation and invasive species, and act as environmental consultants.

  • Buffalo District

    Covers 38,000 square miles across the Lower Great Lakes. They provide engineering solutions for several harbors, ports, navigation channels, and more. They play a key role in safely managing radiological waste and sediment in the region. They oversee the Mount Morris Dam and Black Rock Lock, and are a member of the International Niagara Board of Control.

  • Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District and Chautauqua County are undertaking a multi-year effort to restore the aquatic ecosystem of Chautauqua Lake. 

  • Chicago District

    Provides engineering solutions for water resources development in the Chicago metropolitan area, upper Illinois River watershed, Lake Michigan watershed in Wisconsin and the upper Wabash River watershed in Indiana.

  • Chicago District Water Management

    The Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering section is responsible for the daily operation of four multi-purpose reservoir projects within Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana.

  • Civil Engineer

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the world’s premier public engineering, design, and construction management agencies. Civil engineers plan, design, construct, and maintain the nation’s water resources, Army installations, and numerous other Federal and local projects. USACE civil engineering projects include the design and development of major highways, airfields, hospitals, laboratories, dams, levees, powerhouses, embankments, and various military installation facilities.

  • Construction Control Technician

    Construction control technicians inspect and monitor construction operations for compliance of contracts, scheduling, and quality assurance. These positions primarily review plans, materials, and workmanship to ensure operations are executed in accordance with project specifications. Construction control technicians work in an inspector and representative capacity.

  • Construction Quality Management

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requires all contractors performing construction for them to comply with the Contractor Quality Control (CQC), provisions in their contracts.

  • Continuing Authorities Program (CAP)

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) is a group of nine legislative authorities under which USACE can plan, design, and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project specific congressional authorization.

  • Contracting

    The Contracting Division procures and administers all commodity, service, construction and Architect-Engineer requirements for the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

  • Contracting Specialist

    Contract specialists play an integral role in the formulation, acquisition, and execution of high value contracts for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. Contract specialists serve as decision makers responsible for the proposal, negotiation, and awarding of contracts with government partners.

  • Dam Safety

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates and maintains approximately 740 dams and associated structures nationwide that provide significant, multiple benefits to the nation—its people, businesses, critical infrastructure and the environment.  These benefits include flood risk management, navigation, water supply, hydropower, environmental stewardship, fish and wildlife conservation and recreation. 

  • Dam Safety Modification Mandatory Center of Expertise

    The Dam Safety Modification Mandatory Center of Expertise (DSMMCX) is co-located with the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Dam Safety Production Center (DSPC) at the USACE, Huntington District Headquarters in Huntington, West Virginia. It was established in accordance with Operation Order 2011-14, along with the seven regional Dam Safety Production Centers, to develop the “expertise to deliver dam safety modifications, so critical to the continued safe operation” of the USACE inventory of dams. Roles and responsibilities for the DSMMCX are laid out in ER 10-1-51, 28 September 2012.

  • DERP-FUDS (WVOW, PBOW, WVMA)

    Formerly Used Defense Sites A Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) is property that was formerly owned, leased, possessed or operated by the Department of Defense. Projects at FUDS are subject to policy and eligibility rules.

  • Detroit District

    Covers 82,000 square miles and 4,000 miles of lakeshore. They manage water projects, including the Soo Locks and 94 harbors. They are the data hub for Great Lakes water levels.

  • Electrical Engineer

    Electrical engineers design complex power systems utilized in major structures such as dams, signal circuits, electrical power installations, and power grids and systems. They also design electrical systems for office building, dining facilities, maintenance shops, and hospitals. Electrical engineers seek out innovative electrical solutions for generations in the Army and the Nation.

  • Engineering Technician

    Engineering technicians provide technical assistance and support for USACE civil, military, and environmental projects. Engineering technicians review project plans and specifications, forecast resource requirements, provide technical advice to inspectors, and gather pertinent technical data towards the completion of projects.

  • Environmental Engineer

    As the nation’s environmental engineers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages one of the largest federal environmental missions: restoring degraded ecosystems, constructing sustainable facilities, regulating waterways, managing natural resources, and cleaning up contaminated sites from past military activities. Environmental engineers conduct assessments of existing facilities and infrastructure, environment habitats, resources, and natural water systems to develop ways of mitigating degradation to the environment.

  • Environmental Program

    As the nation’s environmental engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages one of the largest federal environmental missions: restoring degraded ecosystems; constructing sustainable facilities; regulating waterways; managing natural resources; and, cleaning up contaminated sites from past military activities. 

  • Flood Plain Management Services

    The Army Corps can provide the full range of technical services and planning guidance that is needed to support effective flood plain management.

  • Formerly Used Defense Sites Program

    During the past 200 years, some activities supporting military readiness resulted in the need for environmental cleanup within the United States and its territories. The Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are committed to protecting human health and the environment and improving public safety by cleaning up these properties.

  • Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program

    Under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is cleaning up sites with contamination resulting from the Nation’s early atomic energy program.

  • Geologists

    Geologists in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers generally focus on two main fields of geology in USACE: engineering geology and environmental geology. Specialized areas such as geophysics, geochemistry, coastal geology, and many other areas of study are also applicable fields of geology to USACE works. Geologists apply knowledge of the principles and theory of geology and related sciences and use engineering principles in the process of sample collection, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic information concerning the structure, soil and rock composition, and history of the Earth. Geologists ensure that geological factors are thoroughly considered in planning and executing projects.

  • Geotechnical Engineer

    Geotechnical engineering is the portion of civil engineering that deals with all aspects of the theory and practice of soil mechanics. Geotechnical Engineers in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are integral to project activities such as materials property determination, foundation design, slope stability evaluation and remediation, design of dewatering, seepage, and uplift control systems, and project performance monitoring and instrumentation. Geotechnical Engineers ensure that the ground and soil conditions are thoroughly understood and properly managed to support safe and effective construction and engineering solutions.

  • Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS)

    The Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that presents a range of options and technologies to prevent aquatic nuisance species (ANS) movement between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic connections. See the map below to view the location of these basins and the GLMRIS study area. Through a structured study process, USACE identified ANS of Concern established in one basin with the risk for transfer to the other, analyzed and evaluated available controls, and formulated alternatives with the goal of preventing ANS transfer between the two basins, specifically within the Chicago Area Waterway System.

  • Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

    One of nine world-wide divisions that make up the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They oversee seven districts that span 17 states who provide engineering services for over 58 million people.

  • Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study

    The Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Study is a comprehensive watershed assessment of the Great Lakes coastal areas and identifies coastal areas that could be vulnerable to future storms, flooding, extreme low or high water levels, erosion, and accretion; the identification of a range of actions to improve coastal resiliency; and the development of a collaborative-risk informed-decision framework to support the identification and prioritize of coastal investments by federal, state, and local governments, Tribal Nations, and nongovernmental organizations. The study is an estimated 6 year and $14.4 million cost-shared study with the Great Lakes states: Illinois, Indiana, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

  • Great Lakes Dredging Program

    About 4 million cubic yards, or about 400,000 truckloads, of sediments are dredged by the Army Corps each year from Great Lakes harbors and channels.

  • Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Program (GLFER)

    Under the GLFER program, the Corps of Engineers plan, design, and construct projects to restore and protect aquatic habitat.

  • Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS)

    The Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS) is an extensive deepwater navigation network that spans 1,600 miles, encompassing all five Great Lakes and connecting channels from Duluth, Minnesota, to Ogdensburg, New York. There are 60 commercial and 80 recreational harbors, two operational locks, 104 miles of breakwaters and jetties, and over 600 miles of well-maintained navigation channels. Additionally, the GLNS is intricately linked to several other shallow draft waterways, such as the Illinois Waterway and New York State Barge Canal, forming a crucial waterborne transportation network that extends deep into North America.

  • Great Lakes Remedial Action Plans

    This program enables the Corps of Engineers to provide technical assistance to state & local agencies or non-profit organizations for the development or implementation of Remedial Action Plans at Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOCs).

  • Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

    Through the GLRI, the Army Corps plans, designs, and constructs restoration projects in collaboration with states and other non-federal partners.

  • High Water Mark (HWM) Data

    High Water Mark (HWM) data is a crucial tool in understanding the extent of flooding during significant weather events. By recording the highest level reached by floodwaters, HWM data helps engineers, planners, and emergency responders assess the severity of flooding, guide recovery efforts, and improve flood risk management. HWM data plays a vital role in protecting communities from future flood risks and supports effective floodplain management.

  • Huntington District

    Provides engineering solutions across five states and manages over 400 miles of navigable water along the Ohio & Kanawha rivers. They've prevented over $21.6 billion in flood damage and move roughly 55 million tons of commodities through their locks and dams each year.

  • Huntington District Dam Safety Program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Huntington District Dam Safety Program Uses a risk-informed approach to manage its portfolio of 44 dams, with public safety the number one priority. The primary authorized purpose for most of these dams is flood control. Other authorized purposes include recreation, water supply, fish and wildlife, navigation, and hydropower. These benefits are critical to watershed management and integral to many communities.

  • Hydropower Program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Hydropower Program is the largest generator of hydropower in the US, with 75 power-producing dams housing 356 individual generating units. USACE’s hydropower assets generate more than 70 billion kilowatt hours per year of clean renewable energy. This clean energy is enough to power 10 cities the size of Seattle. Additionally, the revenue generated by the USACE hydropower fleet is used to repay the original construction costs of the hydropower projects and to fund the operation, maintenance and modernization investments of the hydropower fleet.

  • Information Technology Management

    This series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT) systems and services throughout USACE. The Information Technology Management Mission is comprised of a wide range of duties to include threat reduction, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, international engagement, incident response, resiliency, and recovery activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, diplomacy, military, and intelligence missions as they relate to securing the global information and communication infrastructure.

  • Levee Safety

    Levee systems are part of our nation’s landscape and important to communities because of the benefits they provide. For example, more than 13 million people live or work behind levees in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Levee Safety Program. And, public and private property worth more than one trillion dollars are behind these levees.

  • Lock and Dam Operator

    The U.S. Corps of Engineers owns and operates more than 600 dams located throughout the United States. Lock and Dam operators are responsible for the operation of navigation lock and dam equipment and machinery to allow river traffic to pass through the locks. The work of lock and dam operators is essential in allowing water to pass between different levels of elevation between bodies of water, and to maintain pool levels.

  • Louisville District

    Provides military, environmental, and civil works solutions across five states. They provide engineering solutions to 18 Department of Defense installations and support Army and Air Force Reserve Centers around the world.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Mechanical engineers design and construct mechanical systems utilized for major industrial, environmental, and architectural structures. They restore the environment, repair and construct new machinery, pumping, piping, hydraulic systems, gas lines, heating, ventilation, and water treatment facilities. USACE mechanical engineers also find new energy solutions for the future.

  • Memphis and Nashville Districts' Nationwide Permits

    Federal Register notice announcing the reissuance of the nationwide permits.

  • Nashville District

    Provides engineering solutions across 59,000 square miles and 1,175 navigable miles which touch seven states. They manage 14 navigation lock projects and generate $44 million in revenue from hydropower each year.

  • Nashville District Compensatory Mitigation

    Nashville District Compensatory Mitigation information

  • Natural Resource Specialist

    The U.S. Corps of Engineers is the nation’s largest provider of outdoor and water-based recreation and with more than 456 parks in 43 states. Natural Resources Specialists develop and oversee activities designed to manage, conserve, protect and restore the nation’s land, water and wildlife resources. Natural Resources Specialists manage environmental programs and projects consistent with ecosystem management principles. Programs include management of fisheries, wildlife habitats, forestry, shoreline plans, reservoirs, and ensuring compliance and stewardship with environmental laws and regulations.

  • Park Ranger

    As the nation’s largest Federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ more than 420 lake and river projects in 43 states provide more than 7,700 miles of land and water trail systems. Park rangers protect the nation’s natural recreation facilities and its visitors. Park Rangers provide support for the preservation of these natural resources by managing recreational grounds and educating visitors through environmental outreach programs. Park Ranger employees ensure the safety and enjoyment of USACE recreation facilities for visitors of all ages and help local students and citizens learn about the natural and man-made resources they manage.

  • Pay Individual Permit Fees Online

    Instructions to pay online for some individual permit fees.

  • Pittsburgh District

    Manages over 328 miles of navigable water, 23 navigation locks & dams, and 58 flood damage reduction projects to protect resources and wetlands across five states.

  • Planning Assistance to the States and Tribal Nations

    The Planning Assistance to States program is authorized by Section 22 of WRDA 1974, as amended, and is often referred to by the acronym, PAS, and sometimes referred to as the “Section 22” program.

  • Planning Center of Expertise for Inland Navigation (PCXIN) Outreach

    This site provides information on Waterborne Commerce in the United States, with a focus on the Inland Navigation data. Navigation was the Corps of Engineers' earliest Civil Works mission, dating to Federal laws in the 1820’s authorizing and funding the Corps to improve safety on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers by removing snags, debris, and other obstructions. These rivers and the coastal ports were the primary routes of commerce for the new nation.

  • Programmatic General Permit 23-PGP-01

    Issuance of Programmatic General Permit 23-PGP-01 authorizing minor structures, fill, and work in Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoirs within the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, & Virginia.

  • Programs and Missions

    The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is responsible for hundreds of projects across 17 states. Each program is categorized into one or more of these programs listed here. Explore our mission programs to learn how each work and how the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is always Building Strong for our Nation.

  • Realty Specialist

    Realty specialists acquire, manage, and dispose of property relating to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other Federal entities. Realty specialists oversee and perform global property negotiations with landowners to acquire and upgrade facilities; advise on cost and asset information for projects; and ensure transactions are executed in accordance with real estate policies and procedures. USACE realty programs include the Joint Facilities Recruiting Program, the Homeowners Assistance Program, acquisitions and disposal, and the Defense National Relocation Program.

  • Recreation / Water Safety

    RecreationThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is snorkeling, windsurfing,

  • Red River Port Section 107

    Red River Port Section 107 Feasibility

  • Regulatory Permit Authorities

    Information on the authorities USACE execute withr Regulatory program

  • Regulatory Permit Types

    Regulatory issues different types of permits based on the type and scope of the request. Read more about the kinds of permits we issue.

  • Regulatory Program

    How it StartedThe Department of the Army Regulatory Program is one of the nation's oldest federal programs, initially focused on protecting the navigable capacity of the nation's waters. Over time, it has expanded in complexity and authority due to changing public needs, policy, case law, and new statutory mandates.Why it's ImportantThe program

  • Regulatory Program - Alabama

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for Alabama.

  • Regulatory Program - Illinois

    Regulatory permits and programs specific to Illinois.

  • Regulatory Program - Indiana

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the State of Indiana.

  • Regulatory Program - Kentucky

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the state of Kentucky.

  • Regulatory Program - Michigan

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the State of Michigan.

  • Regulatory Program - Mississippi

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for Mississippi.

  • Regulatory Program - New York

    Regulatory permits and programs specific to New York State.

  • Regulatory Program - Ohio

    Regulatory permits and programs specific to the state of Ohio.

  • Regulatory Program - Pennsylvania

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the State of Pennsylvania.

  • Regulatory Program - Tennessee

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the state of Tennessee.

  • Regulatory Program - Virginia

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for Virginia.

  • Regulatory Program - West Virginia

    Regulatory permits and programs specific for the state of West Virginia.

  • Section 103: Beach Restoration and Shoreline Protection

    Initiatives focused on restoring beaches and protecting shorelines from erosion.

  • Section 107: Navigation

    Projects that enhance navigational safety and infrastructure.

  • Section 111: Mitigation of Shore Damage Due to Navigation Works

    Efforts to reduce erosion and damage caused by navigation projects.

  • Section 1135: Project Modifications for Environmental Improvement

    Modifications to existing projects to improve environmental outcomes.

  • Section 14: Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Protection

    Projects to manage and reduce erosion along streams and shorelines.

  • Section 202 Program

    ​Section 202 was incorporated into the Energy and Water Development Act of 1981 (P.L. 96-367).  Section 202 authorized the Corps to design and construct such flood control measures as would be necessary and advisable to prevent future flood damages at several named communities, in the Tug and Levisa Forks and Upper Cumberland River Basins, such as occurred in April 1977. 

  • Section 204: Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

    Projects that repurpose dredged material to support ecosystems and other beneficial projects.

  • Section 205: Flood Damage Reduction

    Projects aimed at lowering flood risks and protecting communities from flooding.

  • Section 206: Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration

    Efforts to restore and improve aquatic ecosystems.

  • Section 208: Snagging and Clearing for Flood Risk Management

    Projects to remove debris that impedes flood flow, reducing flood risk.

  • Section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992

    Section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-580) provides a program of Federal assistance through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that allows for design and/or construction assistance to non-Federal entities for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects, including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply, storage, treatment and distribution facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water resources protection and development

  • Section 408 - Louisville District

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 policy, EC 1165-2-220 effective September 10, 2018, sets forth the process and criteria USACE uses to review requests to alter USACE Civil Works projects which include dams, hydropower, levees systems and navigational channels. Communities may want to alter existing USACE projects to increase recreational opportunities or improve flood risk management. Section 408 also applies if a business or utility company seeks to run power lines or pipelines over or through a USACE project. The purpose of a Section 408 review is to ensure that the Congressionally-authorized benefits of a USACE project are not undermined by an alteration made by others, and to ensure the alteration is not injurious to the public.

  • Section 531 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996

    Section 531 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303) provides a program of Federal assistance through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that allows for design and/or construction assistance to non-Federal entities for water-related environmental infrastructure, environmental restoration, and resource protection and development projects including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, surface water resource protection and development, and small stream flooding, local storm water drainage, and related problems.

  • Section 571 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-53)

    Section 571 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-53) provides a program of Federal assistance through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that allows for design and/or construction assistance to non-Federal entities for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects, including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply, and surface water resource protection and development.

  • Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999

    Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-53) provides a program of Federal assistance through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that allows for design and/or construction assistance to non-Federal entities for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects, including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, combined sewer overflow, water supply, storage, treatment, and related facilities, mine drainage, environmental restoration, and surface water resources protection and development.

  • Silver Jackets

    Silver Jackets is a National Corps of Engineers Program that focuses on continuous collaboration with state and other Federal agencies to reduce flood risks and other natural disasters. No single agency has all the answers, but often multiple programs can be leveraged to provide a cohesive solution.

  • Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)

    As a small business contractor, if you feel you have been unfairly treated, read and follow the steps below regarding regulatory enforcement fairness.

  • Survey Technician

    Survey technicians perform surveys on the layout and inspection of operations for civil building projects, natural disasters, and hydrographic and land-based projects. Survey technicians collect field data to prepare navigational charts and sketch maps. Survey data collected is instrumental in the design and construction of major highways, waterways, facilities, and economical structures.

  • Water Quality

    Water quality teams are responsible for monitoring and evaluating water quality within the corps' reservoirs and several river miles of the Ohio River within the Great Lake and Ohio River Division civil-works boundaries.

  • Waters of the U.S.

    Information and policy updates to the definition of "Water of the United States."