Ever wonder why dredging is critical to keeping our ports, rivers, and waterways functioning? In this video, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes you behind the scenes of dredging, from the buildup of sediment to the science of environmental testing, and how clean sediment is repurposed to restore ecosystems like Buffalo’s Unity Island. Learn… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit… Read More
On January 5, 2026, top appropriators in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives released text of three bicameral, bipartisan fiscal year appropriations bills: the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bills. All signs point to bipartisan support for passing the minibus bill prior… Read More
In early December 2025, western Washington was struck by a series of powerful atmospheric rivers, bringing historic rainfall, over 10 inches in some areas, that resulted in catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread infrastructure damage. The hardest-hit regions were low-lying areas such as Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and King counties, where major rivers like the Skagit, Green… Read More
All along Mississippi’s shoreline, engineers determined to protect coastal cities from nature’s forces are confronting an urgent problem: The beaches are shrinking. Years ago, swimmers and sunbathers sprawled across white sand that stretched far beyond the bustling beach highway. But so much of it has disappeared over the decades that now, in some spots, waves… Read More
