From the website of The Army Corps of Engineers (http://www.usace.army.mil/):

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is made up of approximately 34,600 Civilian and 650 military members. Our military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters. Our diverse workforce of biologists, engineers, geologists, hydrologists, natural resource managers and other professionals meets the demands of changing times and requirements as a vital part of America's Army.

Our mission is to provide quality, responsive engineering services to the nation including:

(1)Planning, designing, building and operating water resources and other civil works projects (Navigation, Flood Control, Environmental Protection, Disaster Response, etc.); (2)Designing and managing the construction of military facilities for the Army and Air Force. (Military Construction); (3)Providing design and construction management support for other Defense and federal agencies. (Interagency and International Services).

The Corps operates four unique, world-class laboratory facilities, researching everything from water resources development, to environmental restoration, to force protection.

For Activities in New Hampshire, go to the New England District of the Army Corps of Engineers Website: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/