Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorizations, Appropriations, and Activities

Abstract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertakes activities to maintain navigable channels, reduce flood and storm damage, and restore aquatic ecosystems. Congress directs the Corps through authorizations, appropriations, and oversight of its studies, construction projects, and other activities. This report summarizes congressional authorization and appropriations processes for the Corps. It also discusses agency activities under general authorities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589973

Entities

People

  • Charles V. Stern
  • Nicole T. Carter

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Flood Control
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Resources
  • United States
  • Water
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting