

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a federal agency under the Department of the Army that focuses on public engineering, design, and construction management. The Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), part of USACE, specializes in research, development, training, and application of hydrologic engineering and related disciplines. HEC develops tools and technologies to support the management of water resources, including flood risk management, water conservation, reservoir operation, and environmental conservation.