Raise your hand if you took a boating safety course and got a vessel #safety check. We did! #nationalsafeboatingweek #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns #WaterSafety
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For 25+ years, has partnered with Celebration Belle River Cruises for Ranger-led educational cruises along the Mississippi River for local schools. Ranger Mike McKean taught students what #USACE does for the river and what it's like for crews on the river.
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We deployed 130+ personnel to support response & recovery efforts in Guam & CNMI alongside various other federal partners. Over 100 generators are staged & our distribution center is fully stocked with emergency resources, including food & water.
fema.gov/press-release/
#Mawar
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The May 2023 issue of The Corps Environment is now available!
This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are protecting and preserving our environment.
Read it here: army.mil/article/267020
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May is Dam Safety Month! But at , they practice #damsafety 24/7, 365, to help keep critical flood reduction structures in tip-top shape. Check out these photos from an inspection of the Grace Lake Dam near Colorado Springs earlier this month. #damsafety #DamSafetyDay
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As sea-levels rise around the globe, coastal communities are becoming more vulnerable to the effects of sea-level rise, including areas along back bays. USACE is adapting to these changes and working to help mitigate the risks to these communities throughout the U.S.
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#USACE Transatlantic Division Reinforces Commitment to CENTCOM State #Partnership Program at Adjutant General Conference: tad.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Sto
(Photo courtesy of CENTCOM)
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Jaime Pinkham, Principle Deputy for , kicks off day two activities of the Sustainable Rivers Program national meeting, being held this week in St. Louis.
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Check the latest weather forecast before you leave shore. Hop on over to weather.gov for the latest updates. #nationalsafeboatingweek #WaterSafety #BoatingSafety #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns
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#MeetOurExperts - Becky Ragon, National Inventory of Dams (#NID) Manager, oversees the authoritative, Congressionally-mandated database containing detailed information for more than 90,000 #dams nationwide. nid.sec.usace.army.mil #DamSafetyDay #DamSafety
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Our commander, Col. Rayfield, Park Ranger Picken and the knocked it out of the park this Saturday! Col. Rayfield threw the first pitch during the “Hometown Heroes” game to Picken, ceremonial first pitch catcher and veteran to celebrate #ArmedForcesDay!
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Typhoon #MAWAR currently passing through the Rota Channel clipping northern Guam. EXTREME WIND WARNING remains in effect. Latest weather info: weather.gov/gum/Cyclones #Preparedness #HurricanePrep #TyphoonPrep
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Using the right knot is critical to making sure your vessel is secure, so it doesn’t drift away. Many people drown every year trying to retrieve their boat, so please wear a life jacket when you’re retrieving anything in the water #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns #WaterSafety
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Heading out on the water? Make sure you wear a life jacket and have (and know how to use) other required boating gear.
#nationalsafeboatingweek #WearIt
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One way Congress learns about possible water resources studies and projects is through your proposals: usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil
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“Ecosystem restoration projects like this allows the Corps the opportunity to partner with our local community, to create and preserve critical habitats in rapidly developing urban areas,” said Jeff Dillon, Seattle District PM. More via :
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It's Dam Safety Awareness Month and we're spotlighting some of the people that...well...help keep our dams safe!
Nick Miller proudly serves at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, Francis E. Walter Dam. #ESSAYONS Nick!
#DamSafety #DamSafetyDay
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“Wider, Deeper, Safer.” Today PDASA Jaime Pinkham visited @norfolkdistrict to witness the progress being made on the Norfolk Harbor Channel Deepening Project. With $69M in #BIL funds this important project will reduce shipping delays and strengthen American supply chains.
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The USACE Wetlands Regulatory Assistance Program (WRAP) recently hosted a cross-training for ERDC and . This strategic engagement enhances knowledge sharing and technology transition between ERDC and USACE and promotes understanding of the USACE Regulatory Program.
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#Mawar is a Super Typhoon on course to hit Guam. See below.
#HurricanePrep #Preparedness #TyphoonPrep
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"OUTSIDE THE CASTLE" EPISODE 2- Capt. Nia Crump, aide de camp, at USACE South Pacific Division takes her Army Corps values and natural grit to accomplish her goal - running her first marathon!
#ESSAYONS Capt. Crump! 🎥:
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Did you know the environment may stress your body & mind enough to make the risk of an accident much greater while boating?
#NationalSafeBoatingWeek
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Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon recently visited our Middle East District!
Click on the link below to learn more!
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Our Lock and Dam 7 Operators Don Strittmatter (left) and Jason Robinson prepare to display the #SafeBoating sign to the lock chamber for #NationalSafeBoatingWeek on the Upper #MississippiRiver.
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“We work hand-in-hand with our partners and stakeholders to manage flows and water levels in the river throughout the year,” said Ammann.
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“Meeting flood risk management, fish and wildlife, #hydropower, #navigation, water quality, irrigation and recreation uses can be difficult, and sometimes compromises and tradeoffs have to be evaluated,” said Ammann. 3/4
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Julie Ammann, Reservoir Control Center chief, leads a team who manage the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers #dams on the #ColumbiaRiver. 1/4
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Engineering With Nature projects that restore or create coastal wetlands using dredged sediments can reduce storm surge while accumulating blue carbon, providing opportunities for long-term flood risk reduction and increased carbon storage. Learn more: issuu.com/poweroferdc/do
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A Typhoon Warning is in effect for Guam and Rota in the Pacific. #Preparedness #TyphoonPrep #HurricanePrep
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Typhoon Mawar, south of Guam, will bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and mudslides to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands through Thursday. A Typhoon Warning is in effect for Guam and Rota. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Tinian and Saipan.… Show more
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As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the entrepreneurship and fortitude of individuals who have helped shape our Army and our Nation. #aapiheritage #AAPIHM
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Check these images of 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion #Soldiers taking care of their Table VI Qualifications!
#BeAllYouCanBe #Readiness #ArmyTeam
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