The Corps of Engineers is charged with the responsibility of preserving the natural environment while fostering economic growth.
Thoughtful planning is necessary to keep such a balance.
In the Detroit District, biologists, chemists, geologists, archaeologists, and other experts are responsible for investigating the environmental effects of our projects. They work directly with project planners, coordinating with other federal and state agencies, and the interested public to ensure that environmental values and needs will be considered equally with economic, engineering, and social factors. They also prepare the documents required for compliance with environmental protection statutes, including Environmental Impact Statements when needed. One of the District's primary environmental concerns is protection of existing wetlands, and encouragement of the creation of new wetlands. One way the Corps does this is through our Regulatory Program.