Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program

The Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program involves evaluating and managing permit applications for activities that may affect waters of the United States, such as wetlands, rivers, and lakes. Its goal is to ensure development projects do not harm these vital water resources while allowing for responsible economic growth. The program reviews projects like construction or land development, assesses environmental impacts, and issues permits that include conditions to protect water quality and ecosystem health. It balances environmental stewardship with public and private interests by applying federal laws like the Clean Water Act.