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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts delegates from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the World Bank as part of a study on nature-based solutions funded by the World Bank. During their eight-day visit with USACE. The engagement aligns with the U.S. Global Water Strategy and the Mekong-U.S. Partnership as well as reinforces the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, and environmental diplomacy.

    USACE Hosts Vietnamese and World Bank Delegation for a Study Tour on Nature-Based Solutions

    For over 15 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has actively engaged in initiatives that share best practices in water management, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific region. Collaboration with our international partners and allies not only contributes to community resilience within the region but also fosters peace, stability, cooperation, and development worldwide. Earlier this month, USACE hosted delegates from five Vietnam ministries and eight provinces for a World Bank sponsored study tour focused on nature-based solutions. The delegates visited various Corps of Engineers’ offices and projects to learn about the use of nature-based, sustainable solutions in the management of water resources. The objective of the visit was to support Vietnam’s initiative to implement nature-based solutions in the Vietnam delta.
  • Mark Hammond, Chemical Materials Activity and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Analytical and Remediation Activity professional, briefs guests during a tour of a munitions excavation site at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, June 5.

    Pentagon officials visit recovered munitions site at Redstone Arsenal

    Huntsville Center’s Ordnance and Explosives Directorate’s Chemical Warfare Design Center is leading the project in managing the safe removal of potential munitions and chemical agent hazards.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is adding navigation safety signs and buoys upstream and downstream of Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 to warn boaters and industry of hazardous conditions during upcoming demolition of a 107-year-old dam.

    Corps installs navigation safety signs for upcoming demolition of 117-year-old dam on Monongahela River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is adding navigation safety signs and buoys upstream and downstream of Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 to warn boaters and industry of hazardous conditions during upcoming demolition of a 117-year-old dam.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District leadership hosts a town hall June 12 at the district’s main office in Los Angeles. The event provided leadership the opportunity to communicate priorities, highlight recent wins and recognize employees.

    LA District hosts town hall, discusses priorities, recognizes employees

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District leadership hosted a town hall June 12 at the district’s main office.
  • New York District Commander COL Alexander Young spoke at a press conference recently announcing the launch of the preliminary Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) home elevation program.

    District, Partners Present Progress on Major Army Corps Coastal Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District and stakeholders ─ the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York State Department of Environmental Protection (NYSDEP), elected officials and local community groups ─ held a press conference in the community of Mastic Beach in Suffolk County, NY, discussing progress on the Army Corps’ Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project and the next phase now getting underway.