At A Glance: Breaking Down PFAS The Discovery: Zero-valent iron (ZVI) can trigger the initial bond activation required to degrade PFAS molecules. The Method: Researchers used Density Functional Theory (DFT) to model quantum chemical reactions and predict pathways. Green Chemistry: […]
ERDC Study Reveals Pathway to Breakdown “Forever Chemicals” Read More »
At A Glance: A Legacy of Service Career Length: 46 years (1980–2026) with the Nashville District. Role: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program Manager since 2003. Financial Impact: Administered $150M+ annually; secured hundreds of millions for regional projects. Innovation: Transitioned the
From Typewriters to AI, Connie Flatt Marks 46 Years of Service and Innovation Read More »
At A Glance: Dam Safety National Portfolio: USACE manages approx. 740 dams providing flood risk management, navigation, and hydropower. St. Paul District: Manages 32 dams, including 13 navigation locks on the Mississippi River. Monitoring Tools: Uses Automated Data Acquisition Systems
Maintaining the Nation’s Infrastructure Isn’t Sexy, but It’s Necessary for Public Safety Read More »
At A Glance: Bridge of the Americas Assessment Incident: Structural review following an April 6, 2026, tanker explosion. Preliminary Finding: No critical findings identified in the immediate fire-affected area. USACE Role: Supporting technical agency providing evidence-based structural analysis. Strategic Value:
USACE Provides Preliminary Technical Assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas Read More »
At A Glance: Botanical Engineering Project Cost: $14 million high-tech greenhouse complex. Client: USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Location: Purdue University Research Park, West Lafayette, Ind. Capability: Automated climate, light, and humidity controls for precision science. Mission: Developing sustainable solutions
Building Science: USACE Delivers High-Tech Greenhouses for Crop Research Capabilities Read More »
At A Glance: The Great Migration Species: American shad, Blueback herring, and Striped bass. The Obstacle: Predator swarms of Bald eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. The Solution: The St. Stephen fish lift, passing 500,000+ fish annually. Economic Bonus: The Rediversion Project
At A Glance: Patricia M. Sullivan Retirement Honoree: Patricia M. Sullivan, Senior Executive Service (SES). Service Record: More than 41 years of dedicated service to ERDC and USACE. Final Role: ERDC Deputy Director (since 2023). Awards: Superior Civilian Service Award,
Sullivan Honored at ERDC Retirement Ceremony Read More »
At A Glance: Value Engineering The Concept: Maximizing function while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used as efficiently as possible. Mandatory Threshold: Required for all USACE projects exceeding $2 million in construction value. “Hidden Value”: Benefits like stakeholder satisfaction and design
More Than Just Cost-Cutting: Finding the ‘Hidden Value’ in Federal Projects Read More »
At A Glance: Rapid Response Mission Mission: Emergency remediation of sewage overflow and contaminated soil. Unit: USACE Omaha District Rapid Response Technical Center of Expertise. Method: Manual removal of contamination using hand tools to minimize bank disruption. Timeline: Project awarded
Rapid Response Team Supports Potomac Interceptor Collapse Remediation Efforts Read More »
At A Glance: Nome Port Expansion Key Visitor: Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Infrastructure: Construction of a 1,200-foot causeway extension with 600 feet of dock face. Project Goal: Create a deep-water basin at a depth
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Visits Nome, Alaska Read More »
