Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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The Portland District is one of the five districts within the Northwestern Division of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The Portland District is made up of some 1,100 civilian and 6 military personnel.
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | |
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Active | 1871–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Size | 1,100 civilian and 6 military members |
Motto(s) | Essayons (Let us try) |
Colors | Red and White |
For almost 140 years, the people of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Portland District have played an important role in the region. In the past, District engineers constructed coastal fortifications, cleared river channels and surveyed the frontier. Future efforts will focus on resource management and a growing role in environmental protection. Portland District has responded to the needs and concerns of the people of this region for more than six generations, and will continue to do so.