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This informative blog post provides a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' strategic response to the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision and its impact on the nation's water policies. With a focus on the Corps' multifaceted approach to protecting and enhancing vulnerable aquatic ecosystems, the post delves into initiatives such as aquatic ecosystem restoration, technical assistance programs, nature-based solutions, and adjustments in regulatory program actions. These strategies reflect a determined effort to navigate the complexities of environmental protection within the new legal landscape, ensuring the continued resilience and vitality of the nation's water resources amidst challenging circumstances. Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e8Pe6UjY

In accordance with the 9-27-2023 Army/EPA Memoranda regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Coordination, another joint policy memorandum (LRB-2023-00451) regarding draft approved jurisdictional determinations (think wetland delineation agency concurrence requests) has been issued. This is the tenth joint policy memo that has been issued by the agencies since wetland/waters mapping rules changed on 9-8-2023. The joint memorandum (LRB-2023-00451) addresses factors regarding when certain aquatic features can meet the "continuous surface connection" requirement. The memo explains how the Corps and EPA will work together to determine which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act. What does this mean? For developers and infrastructure projects, this means that obtaining approvals for projects involving water bodies may involve more detailed and coordinated reviews by both agencies. This could impact project timelines and requirements, as the agencies ensure compliance with the latest legal standards. The focus for delineation and regulatory permitting work nowadays: surface connections and documenting the "weight of the evidence" regarding findings. #Wetlands #CWA #Makeadifference #Ichosethiscareer?!

This informative blog post provides a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' strategic response to the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision and its impact on the nation's water policies. With a focus on the Corps' multifaceted approach to protecting and enhancing vulnerable aquatic ecosystems, the post delves into initiatives such as aquatic ecosystem restoration, technical assistance programs, nature-based solutions, and adjustments in regulatory program actions. These strategies reflect a determined effort to navigate the complexities of environmental protection within the new legal landscape, ensuring the continued resilience and vitality of the nation's water resources amidst challenging circumstances. Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e8Pe6UjY

Have a look at the newly published US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) technical note on hurdles to beneficial use! This is a concise read for everyone interested in promoting beneficial and sustainable use of dredged material from our waterways and harbors. “Hurdles to Beneficial Use of Dredged Material: Root Cause Analysis” summarizes high points of an internal review of USACE dredging and dredged material management practices—specifically the beneficial use of dredged material—that USACE manages from various navigation channels and ports around the nation. Anchor QEA Senior Principal Engineer Ram Mohan and Managing Engineer Mindy Strevig, P.E., are contributing authors of this publication. Anchor QEA is supporting the USACE and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) under the Dredging Operations Environmental Research (DOER) program to conduct applied research to advance beneficial use of dredged material. Explore the full technical note here: https://lnkd.in/guyrb4BH. #BeneficialUse #Dredging #DredgedMaterial #Ports #AECIndustry

Col. Christian Patterson, APRᐩM, Fellow PRSA, Commander of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), along with leaders from the ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL), visited employees and learned about ongoing research efforts at the EL Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF) in Lewisville, Texas. The LAERF team is continuing to push world-class engineering and science in aquatic research that has a significant impact on our nation’s lakes, river and waterways. The visit also included demonstrations of ERDC’s ongoing research into harmful algal blooms. To learn more about LAERF, visit https://lnkd.in/d2BcvwDp. US Army Corps of Engineers #aquatic #ecosystem #ecosystemrestoration #research #appliedresearch #environment #environmental #environmentalengineering #invasive #invasivespecies #climatechange #climatecrisis #sustainable #vegetation #planning #masterplanning #military #installations #modernize #modernization #science #innovation #technology #engineer #engineers #engineering #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Corn Belt Ports We are the local perspectives and priorities, and are built on multiple benefits. This decision by USACE gives each one of our Corn Belt Ports the regional influence they deserve in nature-based investment decisions.

Water Protectors! Enbridge Line 5 crude oil pipeline runs through the largest body of fresh water in the world. It not only threatens the #GreatLakes, but locks in decades of #emissions, disrespects tribal sovereignty, and scams U.S. and tribal citizens into a really bad deal with a very bad company. Tell the Army Corps of Engineers to reject issuing a permit for this outdated and dangerous pipeline. https://lnkd.in/e3vF7wP4 #climatechange #water #waterprotector

It is important to remember that littoral doesn't just mean the sea. The land domain is a significant part of the littoral environment, and littoral operations include influencing the maritime domain from the land as much as the inverse. Jarrod Brook discusses this and more in his AARC Short Thoughts submission #IntellectualEdge

In recognition of #EarthDay2024, NPS’ Naval Warfare Studies Institute and the Climate & Security Network are joining forces to explore one of the most critical topics in climate change – rising sea levels – and its potential impact to naval operations during the next Seapower Conversation. “Navigating the Tide: Rising Seas as a Threat to Readiness” features a cross-disciplinary panel of front-line experts representing Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Naval Station Norfolk, NOAA’s National Ocean Service and the Rising Seas Institute. Discussions will focus on the range of issues associated with sea level rise, both on the water and ashore, and how data and modeling can help researchers discover solutions. Join us for the next Seapower Conversation, live on the NPS campus and online via Zoom, on Thursday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information or to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/ecQ24Yh8. First held in 1970 and celebrated annually worldwide on April 22, #EarthDay provides an opportunity for citizens across the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection. An estimated one billion people in more than 193 countries participate in Earth Day activities each year. US Navy | United States Marine Corps | Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations & Environment | Naval Station Norfolk | NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration | Rising Seas Institute #seapower #climatechange

USACE TO HOST PUBLIC & TRIBAL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE USACE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 14096 Pursuant to Executive Order 14096, Revitalizing our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan for EO 14096 for Civil Works programs. USACE is soliciting feedback on its Draft Environmental Justice Strategic Plan vision, goals, and objectives. USACE is also soliciting input on priority actions and performance metrics that will be evaluated to advance the plan vision, goals, and objectives. The plan will be a living document that is periodically updated, and comments will be accepted any time at Environmental.Justice@usace.army.mil. You can register to join in public meetings to discuss the plan: - Public Meeting Sept. 17, 2-3:30 PM ET https://lnkd.in/gzvYetpb - Public Meeting Sept. 19 10:30 AM-12 PM ET https://lnkd.in/gXKq_-qy - Tribal Meeting Sept. 18 2-3:30 PM ET https://lnkd.in/gbjEUeuR #USACE