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Corps studies typically include two phases: an initial reconnaissance to determine if a feasible solution is likely, then a feasibility study to examine alternatives and select the alternative that best meets national and local needs. Congress directs the Corps of Engineers to do an engineering or feasibility study to determine the project’s validity. The process for developing Civil Works projects begins when citizens see a need for flood protection, navigation or other water-related infrastructure and ask Congress for help.

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A typical annual Civil Works program budget is about $5 billion and includes WRDA funds and cost-sharing funds supplied directly by non-federal sponsors for specific projects plus reimbursable work performed for other federal agencies. The primary funds for the Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program come from the annual Energy and Water Resources Development Appropriation (WRDA), not the Defense budget.

Missions in each of these areas support the Army, Department of Defense and other federal, state and local agencies.Ĭivil Works projects are located throughout the United States to address a wide variety of national needs. Response to natural and man-made disasters Environmental management and restoration Those missions today fall into four broad areas. Over the years, as the Nation’s needs have changed, so have the Army’s Civil Works missions. The US Army Corps of Engineers' involvement in works “of a civil nature” dates back almost to the origins of the United States. The Pittsburgh District provides expertise to help the region and the nation meet water resources development, environmental and other engineering needs.