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  • October

    The U.S. Army Regional Environmental and Energy Office – Southern and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 team received EPA Bronze Medals on October 19, 2017, for their exceptional efforts in organizing and hosting an environmental workshop for the U.S. EPA and Department of Defense military installations within the southeast region.

    Army Regional Environmental and Energy Office recognized for collaborative success

    The U.S. Army Regional Environmental and Energy Offices (REEOs) have been developing strong partnerships throughout the nation for more than 20 years. These partnerships enable the REEOs to work closely with military and regional policymakers to set standards that improve Army readiness, safety, and well-being.
  • Col. Kirk Gibbs, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, kicks Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study public meeting held Oct. 17 in Laguna Hills.

    Corps takes public comment at Aliso Creek meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, along with local sponsor Orange County Public Works, hosted a public meeting Oct. 17 to present the Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study, describe the Tentatively Selected Plan and receive public input on the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report.
  • An array of rocks painted by volunteers as part of Thurmond Lake’s National Public Lands Day event, Sept. 30. The rocks are being placed around Thurmond’s public areas for visitors to find and share on social media.

    Thurmond Lake's pet (rock) project

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – If you haven’t been living under one, you may have noticed some brightly colored rocks around your town lately.
  • Planning team members Ashley Stephens, Rodney Parker, Brian Lopez, and Christy Stefanides along with Operations and Real Estate team members attended the Summersville Lake Master Plan Public Workshop.

    Summersville Lake Master Plan

    Planning team members Ashley Stephens, Rodney Parker, Brian Lopez, and Christy Stefanides along with Operations and Real Estate team members attended the Summersville Lake Master Plan Public Workshop.
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    District engineer set to retire after career spanning four-decades

    CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – After working as an engineer since the late 1970’s, a member of the