U.S. Army and Australian Army members pressure-wash a vehicle at the wash bay, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 at Rockhampton, Queensland. Since military vehicles travel across the state of Queensland, Australia, and other states, they can pick up things from one environment that could contaminate another, such as weeds, seeds and coal dust from everywhere they go. Therefore, washing each vehicle before and after travel, mitigates the risk for cross-contamination. The Australian and U.S. militaries commissioned extensive environmental impact studies at Talisman Sabre training locations and have taken actions to minimize the impact of required training. Environmental advisors from Australian environmental agencies, Australian biosecurity, and Australian and U.S. military specialists have been involved in every step of the Talisman Sabre planning process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, mans his vehicles as it is cleaned in the wash rack at Camp Aachen in Grafenwoehr, Germany Jan. 7, 2019. The Ironhorse Brigade is washing vehicles as part of the closing out requirements for their support of Atlantic Resolve in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ron Lee, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment, 1ABCT, 1CD released)

The Convenience center on Fort Campbell has multiple bins set up for recycling different materials, the main two are trash and metal, April 25.

Aluminum cans, compressed and packed into large cubes, stand ready to be sold and shipped from the Stewart Recycling Center, June 24 on Fort Stewart. (U.S. Army photo by Takia Murray)

Spc. Jordan Durand (left) goes through a decontamination wash while wearing a class-C protective suit during hazardous material operations training, April 11. Soldiers of the 547th Area Support Medical Company are training to take part in the Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission in October.

A convoy comprised of 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) HEMTT Fuelers departed Fort Drum on Nov. 5, 2012. The convoy's destination is Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey where they will assist the National Guard in the Superstorm Sandy relief efforts and provide fuel to emergency responders in the area. The HEMTT M978 is a bulk liquid transporter, a tanker vehicle with a 2,500 gallon tank and fuel resupply module.

Recycling bins at the Solid Waste Recylcing Facility at Atterbury-Muscatatuck near Edinburgh, Ind., are visible. The counter improvised explosive device integration cell at Atterbury utilizes materials found here to create IEDs for mobilzing soldiers' training. (Photo by Ashley Roy, Atterbury-Muscatatuck Public Affairs)

The Fort Riley Household Hazardous Waste Program shelves might have that bit of paint for those home touch up projects.

The Wastewater Treatment Facility is shown Oct. 2, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Safety and Health Advisory Council toured the facility as part of a new initiative to see safety issues and preventative measures in action. (U.S. Army Photo by Bill Coppernoll, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Polluted storm water causes problems that come with an extremely high environmental and monetary price tag. According to Scott Sherman, Environmental Quality Division of the Directorate of Public Works.

Great Egrets are wading birds that thrive in freshwater and saltwater habitats. In the 19th Century, the Great Egret was hunted for its plumes and used to decorate women's hats. As a result of education, conservation and restoration measure, the population of wading birds such as the Great Egret have grown. Programs such as the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) are a framework for restoring, protecting and preserving the greater Everglades ecosystem. Through the Restoration Coordination and Verification (RECOVER) program, agencies can provide a process for incorporating new science to track progress of impacted ecosystems and manage water. (Photo by Brigida I. Sanchez)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Arcola Creek restoration project in Lake County, Ohio will improve water quality and restore aquatic habitat, site pictured November 11, 2018. Arcola Creek is one of the last remaining freshwater estuaries along Lake Erie. Without the project, the vitality of this scarce resource will be lost.

Breakwater construction continues as part of the Dyke Marsh Restoration and Protection project in Fairfax County, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from the National Harbor, Aug. 16, 2019. This is a National Park Service project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed and is providing the construction oversight for through a contract with Coastal Design and Construction Inc. Dyke Marsh is viewed as a national treasure that holds extensive value not only for plants and animals, but for its recreational, educational and cultural purposes. It is one of the best studied wetlands in the U.S. and is the largest remaining freshwater, tidal wetlands in the Washington metropolitan area. Erosion in the marsh averages between 6 and 8 feet per year. The approximately 1,800-foot breakwater and upcoming construction of a stone sill will help protect the marsh from erosion and will also help re-establish the marsh's ability to regenerate naturally. The construction is anticipated to conclude by winter 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Lazo)

Allen Edris, a senior regulatory specialist and project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, inspects soil he dug up during a mitigation wetland visit in Butler County, Pennsylvania, June 20, 2023. The regulatory program protects wetlands because wetlands act as natural filters of pollutants, which results in cleaner water downstream. When developers build a project that negatively impacts a wetland, they are required to mitigate that damage by maintaining or funding a separate wetland in the same watershed to offset the impacts of construction. The regulatory program supports the Clean Water Act by protecting the physical, biological, and chemical integrity of the waters in the region. The regulatory office also supports the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 by ensuring the region’s navigable rivers remain open and accessible for everyone. All construction projects that impact navigation, wetlands or streams require a permit through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The public can contact the Pittsburgh District regulatory office directly to discuss permit questions using the contact information found on the district’s website.

Community members are invited to take a hike and enjoy the beautiful topography of Fort Drum while exploring the new Bonaparte Area Trail Complex. The trailblazing team in the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch created three new trails in the training area that were originally designed for Soldier training but are available for recreational use. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)

From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Eva Commons, Fort Hamilton Command Sergeant Major, and Garrison Commander Col. Craig Martin helps to plant a tree in front of the garrison headquarters building for the Earth Day celebration at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., April 22, 2022. The Army celebrates Earth Day to revitalize their commitment to environmental stewardship and to promote the health of the land, air, and water resources, which are vital to both present and future Army missions. (U.S. Army photo by Connie Dillon)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District Commander Col. Rhett A. Blackmon, Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Hidalgo County Commissioners Ellie Torres and David Fuentes, Cameron County Commissioner David Garza, and Willacy County Commissioner Eddy Gonzales, convened at the Cameron County Courthouse to sign the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LGRV) Watershed Assessment Feasibility Cost Share Agreement, December 12. The assessment establishes a partnership and shared vision in future flood mitigation efforts for the region. The assessment will provide comprehensive and strategic evaluations and analyses including a variety of political, geographic, physical, institutional, and technical considerations in future projects to address the flooding issues in the LRGV area. The cost share agreement caps the study at $3 million with 75% of the cost incurred by the federal government and the remaining 25% covered by the non-federal entities.

Annual CCAD Toys for Tots Drive 2022

Annual Luther Jones Summit 2022

Annual Luther Jones Summit 2022