Mission

The dedicated people of the Portland District provide vital public engineering services to the Pacific Northwest and Nation during peace and war to strengthen our security, promote a strong economy, and enhance environmental sustainability.

We will accomplish this by our commitment to the Army and the Nation by:

  • Improving and maintaining navigation for economic development and safety
  • Preventing and reducing flood damage
  • Restoring, enhancing and maintaining ecosystems
  • Generating reliable and efficient hydropower
  • Regulating activities in wetlands and waterways
  • Supporting combat, stability, and disaster operations through forward deployed and reach-back capabilities
  • Providing Corps-wide expertise in hydroelectric planning and engineering
  • Providing safe and healthful recreational opportunities for the public

    • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Strategic Vision

The world's premier engineering organization responding to our nation's needs in peace and war.

A full spectrum Engineer Force of high quality, dedicated soldiers and civilians:

  • Trained and ready
  • A vital part of the Army
  • Dedicated to public service
  • An Army values-based organization

If you would like to learn more about the Corps' Mission and Vision, please visit http://www.usace.army.mil/about/Pages/Mission.aspx


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