What are USACE’s Environmental Operating Principles?
USACE reaffirmed its commitment to the environment by formalizing a set of “Environmental Operating Principles” applicable to all its decision-making and programs. These principles foster unity of purpose on environmental issues, reflect a new tone and direction for dialogue on environmental matters, and ensure that employees consider conservation, environmental preservation and restoration in all USACE activities. They are: • Strive to achieve environmental sustainability. An environment maintained in a healthy, diverse and sustainable condition is necessary to support life. • Recognize the interdependence of life and the physical environment. Proactively consider environmental consequences of USACE programs and act accordingly in all appropriate circumstances. • Seek balance and synergy among human development activities and natural systems by designing economic and environmental solutions that support and reinforce one another. • Continue to accept corporate responsibility and accou
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