NEWS
New Donation Program in Support of Federal Recreation
Posted May 13, 2023
The Corps Foundation announces a new donation program in support of
Federal recreation. The US Army Corps of Engineers joins other Federal land
management agencies with a direct donation link via the
Recreation.gov website.
Make a reservation and support your local lake or waterway all at the same
time. Donations are directly sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake or
waterway to support programs and facilities where you love to boat, swim,
fish or just hang out!
The new donation button is easy to find- just fill in the donation amount in
the shopping cart and the donation will be on it’s way to your favorite lake
or waterway.
Thank you for supporting America’s lakes and waterways!
Kansas City District News Stories:
Creating the foundation for lasting change
By Jessica Schaeffer, Kansas City District Public Affairs
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, KANSAS CITY DISTRICT
Published April 3, 2023
In 2006, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Natural Resource Section gained a new partner, the Corps Foundation. The Corps Foundation was founded by retired USACE employees and partners who volunteer their time to support recreation at USACE lake and river projects. During their time as employees or contractors, the foundation’s board of directors were able to see the needs within the organization and created the non-profit foundation. The Corps Foundation has provided over $2.93 million in support of recreation, education and advocacy at USACE lake and river projects across the nation.
Crooked Creek Lake Earth Day 2022
Posted March 22, 2022
Crooked Creek Lake will hold its second annual Earth Day Event in April 2022. The day will be dedicated to planting tree saplings throughout the project. Over the last few years, the staff at Crooked Creek have been removing and managing invasive species. The areas are cleared of the invasive species and then replaced by native species. Future planning and management is required for the success of the event. Without the assistance from our partners, volunteers, and fellow employees this initiative would not be possible.
Crooked Creek began working with the Corps Foundation in 2020 for the initial Earth Day Event. The Corps Foundation accepted the donation of tree saplings from West Penn Power. Without this partnership, this annual event wouldn’t have taken place. West Penn Power is leading an initiative to help return native species to the areas in which they work by targeting their right of ways and neighboring public lands.
We’d like to extend a huge thank you and appreciation for the support and partnerships. We hope to continue working together in the future and establishing multiple programs between these agencies.
Happy Earth Day to all and a special thanks to others who are supporting this annual event worldwide!
“Enduring Service Volunteer Award” Nominations
The Corps Foundation “Enduring Service Volunteer Award” is an annual award honoring long term service and outstanding accomplishments by individual and families of volunteers at Corps lakes and waterways; and who have achieved results in such areas as conservation, education, recreation, safety and community engagement. Additionally, these volunteer efforts should contribute to the advancement of:
- The mission of the Corps Foundation: “The Corps Foundation engages the public to ensure the environmental health and recreational enjoyment of our nation’s lakes, lands, and waterways administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers”.
- Positive relationships between the Corps management, the visitors and the local community.
- Public knowledge of and involvement in the Corps natural resources management program.
- Partnerships and collaboration with other community organizations locally, regionally or nationally.
Application forms, which are accepted each year between September 15 and February 15, can be found HERE.
COVID-19 Update
IMPORTANT See the USACE Website for updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Corps Stories Anthology is for Sale!
The Corps Foundation is proud to announce that the Premier Edition of the anthology, Park Ranger Stories from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Collection of Stories, Interviews, and Memories from Corps Park Rangers and Other Natural Resources Management Professionals is now for sale.
More than 70 contributors combined to create this enormous 656-page volume of institutional memories, stories, interviews, and captioned photos.
Two versions are available. The Premier Edition paperback is an 8×10 inch 656-page volume ($87.91) and is great addition to any bookshelf. A more portable and affordable e-book edition ($12.95) is also available.
Order the paperback
Order the e-book
Corps Foundation Goes To Washington
“Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns” Boating and Water Safety Campaign
The Corps Foundation developed this new campaign through a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Foundation administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Campaign materials are available at PleaseWearIt.com and will be promoted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to save lives on our nation’s lakes and rivers.
CURRENT CORPS FOUNDATION NEWSLETTERS | ARCHIVE OF PAST NEWSLETTERS
CORPS FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE COIN
The Corps Foundation is the proud sponsor of the Volunteer Excellence coin which recognizes exceptional volunteers and draws attention to their vast skills and contributions. They play an invaluable role in helping the Corps implement its programs. Annually the work of more than 48,000 total volunteers equate to approximately 27% of the Corps’ workforce. It is hoped that such recognition will broaden awareness of the positive impact of volunteer initiatives and strengthen volunteer appreciation.
The Corps Foundation’s Volunteer Excellence coin is presented for outstanding volunteer service at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and waterways. As our nation’s official non-profit organization supporting Corps Lakes and Waterways, the Corps Foundation recognizes the vital role volunteers play in sustaining these lakes and waterways. One of the Corps Foundation’s overarching goals is to encourage a well-informed and involved public that contributes to the stewardship of Corps lakes and waterways. In today’s tight financial environment, volunteers are a prime example of how a concerned public is helping the Corps to achieve its recreation and environmental stewardship missions and public responsibility in caring for Corps lands, facilities and resources.
Natural Resource Management Strategic Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Management(NRM) Strategic Plan provides a framework for the future of the NRM program and ensures wise management of public access to USACE lands and waters in a manner that protects all project purposes and mission areas through responsible outdoor recreation, environmental conservation and land use management. The plan continues an already strong program, and emphasizes the need for a focused vision to make smart, well-informed, and consistent decisions while partnering with communities to serve the American people. USACE is committed to continuous improvement and partner engagement under these strategic goals.