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

Description: This report provides an overview of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program, including congressional authorization and appropriations. Its civil works responsibilities are principally to support navigation, reduce flood and storm damage, and protect and restore aquatic ecosystems. The report also covers the standard project development process for Corps projects and other Corps activities and authorities.
Date: February 9, 2016
Creator: Carter, Nicole T. & Stern, Charles V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance for Water Infrastructure Facilities and Supplies

Description: Natural and other disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, can impair, contaminate, or destroy public water systems, including treatment facilities and distribution systems. Costs of addressing such damage can be substantial, while the potential public health and safety consequences of lost or impaired water supplies necessitate rapid responses. Natural and other disasters also can have calamitous impacts on other water infrastructure facilities, such as wastewater treatment plants and flood contr… more
Date: September 9, 2005
Creator: Copeland, Claudia; Tiemann, Mary & Carter, Nicole T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program: Issues for the 109th Congress

Description: This report presents the issues considered by the 109th Congress related to the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The Corps plans, constructs, and operates water resources facilities primarily for flood control, navigation, and environmental purposes.
Date: June 9, 2005
Creator: Carter, Nicole T.; Hughes, H. Steven & Sheikh, Pervaze A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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