31 May 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s Mark Garza

Spending time outdoors and learning about nature has always been a hobby for Mark Garza, a biologist in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Environmental Section.

1 May 2012

What is a dredging placement area?

“We work with our partners to manage resources and dredging activities in a sustainable manner, one which leaves behind the smallest footprint, while continually seeking ways to reduce, mitigate or eliminate potential negative impacts.” Alicia Rea

1 May 2012

What is an Environmental Impact Statement?

When an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is necessary in making a Corps permit decision, it provides staff with a comprehensive document to gain an understanding of environmental consequences that a proposed project may have and allows us to make balanced public interest decisions to protect, restore, and enhance the environment.” -- Fred Anthamatten, Chief, Regulatory Branch