Enhancing Benefits Evaluation for Water Resources Projects: Towards a More Comprehensive Approach for Nature-Based Solutions. Evolution of Benefits Evaluation and Prioritization of Water Resources Projects

Abstract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Program is responsible for implementing a water resources mission that includes flood risk reduction, navigation, recreation, infrastructure, ecosystem restoration, and emergency response. It is imperative that USACE develop and execute water resources projects in such a way as to ensure that the expenditure of federal funds is reasonable and yields appropriate benefits, consistent with national policy and its legislated authorities. The USACE approach to project evaluation has evolved in tandem with broader public expectations about the role of the federal government in managing water resources for public safety, ecosystem protection, and economic development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1184910

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  • Eva Windhoffer
  • Jordan R. Fischbach
  • Justin R. Ehrenwerth
  • Matthew Shudtz
  • S. B. Jones
  • Scott Pippin
  • Shana Jones
  • Susan Hughes
  • Thomas Hughes

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  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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  • United States Government
  • Water Resources

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