Army Seeks Water Wishes: Shape 2026 Flood Plans Now
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting communities and groups outside the federal government to send in their ideas for new water projects or changes to existing ones by August 15, 2025. These proposals could lead to new studies or improvements in water resources and environmental programs, helping Congress decide what to support next. This is a great chance for local voices to shape future water projects and possibly unlock funding and support.
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Inclusion Means Study Authorization Only
If your proposal is included in the Annual Report, inclusion is anticipated to provide authorization for a feasibility study, not construction; to start a study USACE needs study authority and appropriated funds for the federal cost share, and construction requires separate Congressional authorization and appropriation.
You Must Show Cost Shares and Estimates
The proposal form asks you to estimate total cost and the federal and non-federal share for the proposed study and for construction or modification, and to state whether the non-federal sponsor can provide the required cost share.
Five Criteria Govern Inclusion
To be listed in the Annual Report table, a proposal must meet five statutory criteria: be related to USACE missions and authorities (primary purposes listed: flood/coastal storm damage reduction, commercial navigation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, or municipal/agricultural water supply), require specific Congressional authorization, not be previously authorized, not have been included in a prior Annual Report, and be carryable out by USACE.
Submit Water Project Ideas by Aug 15
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting non-federal interests to submit proposals for the 2026 Annual Report by August 15, 2025. USACE will host public virtual information sessions on June 26, 2025 and August 7, 2025 to explain the submission and evaluation process.
Who Can Submit Proposals
Only ‘non-federal interests’ may submit proposals; that term includes legally constituted public bodies (including Indian tribes and Tribal organizations), inter-tribal consortiums, or a nonprofit with the consent of the affected local government (per Section 221(b) of the Flood Control Act of 1970).
Proposal Details Become Public; Protect Sensitive Data
Information you provide in a proposal will be included in the Annual Report or posted on the USACE Annual Report public website, so do not include Confidential Business Information or other information you do not want publicly disclosed.
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