USACE Planning Guidance Notebook

The USACE Planning Guidance Notebook is a detailed manual that provides frameworks and procedures for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when developing infrastructure projects. It ensures projects are thoughtfully planned, environmentally sustainable, cost-effective, and aligned with national priorities. The document guides planners through evaluating options, assessing impacts, and engaging stakeholders, helping to create solutions that balance technical, environmental, and community needs. Overall, it standardizes planning efforts to deliver well-informed, efficient, and responsible civil works projects across the country.