U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District

Armed ForcesLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is a federal civil works and military engineering unit within the armed forces, focused on navigation, flood risk management, environmental stewardship, emergency operations, regulatory activities, recreation, and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the district covers a broad 30,000-square-mile area and operates a large network of waterways, levees, pumping plants, locks, and regulatory actions to support the Mississippi River basin and coastal Louisiana. Its work addresses the junction of flood control, coastal restoration, and hurricane protection, coordinating studies and projects to manage water resources, protect communities, and sustain navigation and recreation. The organization serves a broad set of stakeholders in the region, including major ports and other facilities reliant on safe waterways, with a mission that integrates water resource infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and emergency response. Recent developments in the broader U.S. Army context include partnerships and modernization efforts, reflecting ongoing activity in the department that aligns with its long-standing role in regional flood control and infrastructure management.

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