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Program Name Section 306: General Investigation Studies for Environmental Restoration
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Program Description / Purpose: Section 306 of the Water Resource Development Act of 1990 includes environmental protection as one of the primary missions of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). As such, the ACOE may undertake studies and build projects for environmental restoration and for water and related land resources problems and opportunities in response to directives, called authorizations, from the Congress. The focus includes determining whether a Federal project that responds to problems and opportunities of concern should be recommended and also to look at opportunities for environmental restoration at existing and operating ACOE projects, such as navigation or flood control projects.

Environmental restoration projects first require a planning study to be conducted. The planning study typically includes two phases, the Reconnaissance Phase and the Feasibility Phase. Type of assistance varies with planning phase and project.
Program Requirements / Restrictions: During the Feasibility Phase, the sponsor's cost-share may be 100% in-kind services.
Legislative Authority: Section 306 of the Water Resource Development Act of 1990
Program Active: Yes
Program Website: www.usace.army.mil
Other Information: For more information visit:
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/
https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):
Nationwide
Geographic Scope: U.S.
Award Information
Assistance Type:
Grants
Resources Available: Federally led studies. Reconnaissance Phase: 100%; Feasibility Phase: 50%; Restoration Project: up to 65%
Match Required: Yes
Required Match Percentage: See ratio described in award amount
Application Information
Application Deadline: Rolling: can apply anytime
Application Review Time Length: Varies
Application Available Online? No
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Laura Hicks
Portland District, Chief, Planning Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 2946
Portland, OR  97208-2946
Phone: (503) 808-4703
Fax:
Email: laura.l.hicks@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact: Valerie Ringold

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box C-3755
Seattle, WA  98124-2255
Phone: (206) 764-3600
Fax:
Email: Valerie.a.ringold@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact: Rebecca Kalamasz

US Army Corps of Engineers - Walla Walla District
201 N 3rd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA  99362
Phone: 509-527-7277
Fax:
Email: Rebecca.L.Kalamasz@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact: Larry Oliver

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District
696 Virginia Rd.
Concord, MA  01742-2751
Phone: 978-318-8347
Fax:
Email: lawrence.r.oliver@usace.army.mil
Example of Funded Projects
Environmental restoration activities may include wetland creation and management structures, fish by-pass facilities, water control management facilities, fish and wildlife habitat construction, and aquatic habitat construction. Current studies include the Willamettte River Floodplain Restoration Study and the Lower Columbia River Ecosystem Restoration Study.
Topic Areas
Coastal WatersWetlands
Source Water ProtectionWildlife & Natural Communities
Floodplains
Data Collection & AnalysisPlanning & Growth Management
Erosion ControlHabitat Restoration
Last Updated: 5/11/2010
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