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    2017 OHIO RIVER BASIN CONSORTIUM FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (ORBCRE) & OHIO RIVER BASIN ALLIANCE (ORBA) SYMPOSIUM 27-29 SEPTEMBER2017

    2017 Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) & Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) Symposium

    Marshall University in Huntington, WV hosted the 33rd annual Scientific Symposium of the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE), which was co-sponsored by the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA). The theme for the symposium was “Partnerships Across the Ohio River Basin.” Panel discussion subjects were: Education & Outreach, Inland Navigation, Citizen Science, Flood Control & Risk Reduction, Drone-Based Assessment, Harmful Algal Blooms, Water Quality Monitoring, Citizen Engagement, Recreation & Tourism, and Environmental Restoration. Several USACE employees participated in these panel discussions.
  • Maj. Gen. Michael Wehr, deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presents Great Minds in STEM awards to (from left) Juan Dominguez, Mayra Flores and Carlos Gonzalez at the 29th annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation conference Oct. 18 to 22 in Pasadena, California.

    HENAAC honors Corps employees at national conference

    Great Minds in STEM has a long tradition of honoring civilian and uniformed military personnel in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. During the 29th annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation conference Oct. 18 to 22 here, three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees received recognition for their outstanding performance in support of that program.

  • Corps Releases Draft Report for Coastal Storm and Flood Risks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a draft feasibility report for addressing coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable property, populations, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the city.
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    Biologists Talk Halloween

    Biologists from Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, discuss Halloween.
  • Wanda Gilbert, Employee Assistance Program coordinator with Redstone Arsenal, talks about the results of a navigation exercise during her alcohol and substance abuse class Oct. 24, 2017, at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. Three employees participated in the exercise twice -- once before and once after donning goggles that simulate intoxication. Gilbert’s training also included a class on suicide awareness and prevention.

    Redstone instructor: Repeat training is vital to overcoming crises

    A Redstone Arsenal Employee Assistance Program coordinator who visited the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to give classes to employees emphasized the importance of training repetition as a key to overcoming a real crisis.