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About Corps Planning
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6-Step Planning Process
- Agreements
Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreements (FCSAs), Project Partnership Agreements (PPAs), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)s, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), Model Agreements, Local Cooperation Agreements (LCA) and more.
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Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes
This 2019 report from the Congressional Research Service summarizes USACE authorization legislation, the standard project delivery process, authorities for alternative water resource project delivery, and other USACE authorities.
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Best Practices for Identifying and Protecting Tribal Treaty Rights, Reserved Rights, and Other Similar Rights in Federal Regulatory Actions and Federal Decision-Making
This report, developed by the federal Working Group of the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Tribal Treaty and Reserved Rights, outlines legal principles and best practices for integrating the consideration of Tribal treaty and reserved rights into agency consultation processes.
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Commander's Intent: Direction for MSC Commanders Regarding Civil Works Tribal Consultation Policy
 This December 2023 message from MG Graham (Deputy Commanding General, Civil and Emergency Operations) emphasizes the importance of the Updated Civil Works Tribal Consultation Policy issued by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)), which instructs that all discussions between USACE and Tribal decision-makers be documented to create a record for mutual accountability. MG Graham also underlined the importance of incorporating the six USACE Tribal Policy Principles into all USACE Civil Works activities.
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Engineer Pamphlet 1105-2-64: Tribal Partnership Program
This Engineer Pamphlet establishes a strategy for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the USACE Tribal Partnership Program (TPP). The TPP allows Tribes to preserve, protect, and manage their own resources through authorized activities which include projects for flood and coastal storm risk management, including erosion control, aquatic ecosystem restoration, navigation, watershed assessments and planning activities, technical assistance, and other projects that are determined appropriate by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).
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Federal Register
The Federal Register (the daily newspaper of the Federal government) is a legal newspaper published every business day by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The Federal Register contains: Federal Agency Regulations; Proposed Rules and Public Notices; Executive Orders; Proclamations; and Other Presidential Documents.
- How to Partner with Us
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How to Plan a Water Resources Project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Guide for Tribal & Alaska Native Village Governments (5th Edition)
The Tribal Nations Community of Practice has written this booklet to provide you, our Tribal partners, with a better understanding of how best to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Our processes and methods can be perceived as complex, and we hope to make them clearer for you.
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Strengthening USACE Collaboration With Tribal Nations for Water Resources Management
The purpose of this assessment and report is to assess the current state of USACE collaboration with Tribes and suggests new (or improved) collaborative strategies to help address the water resources challenges Tribal Nations confront. This assessment has two main objectives: (1) identify and assess the policy and procedural impediments experienced by Tribes and USACE when working together on water resources related issues, and (2) recommend existing or new policies, procedures, and tools to improve cooperation and collaboration between USACE and Tribes regarding water resources management for Native American communities.
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Interagency and International Services (IIS) Program (Reimbursable)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through its Interagency and International Services (IIS) Program provides REIMBURSABLE technical assistance to non-DoD Federal, State, and Local agencies, tribal nations, private industry, and foreign governments and organizations.
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Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Tribal Treaty Rights and Reserved Rights
This interagency memorandum of understanding affirms the commitment of the signatory parties to protecting tribal treaty rights, reserved rights, and similar tribal rights to natural and cultural resources. The signatories intend to demonstrate that commitment through early consideration of treaty and reserved rights in agency decision-making and regulatory processes. They also intend to enhance interagency coordination and collaboration to protect such treaty and reserved rights and to fully implement federal government treaty obligations. Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians that do not have formal treaties may also have rights that should be considered in federal decision-making and regulatory processes addressed under the framework of this MOU.
- Public Outreach and Engagement
Guidance, information, and training on partnering with USACE and Centers of Expertise, conflict resolution, and
engagement.
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Tribal Nations Community of Practice Knowledge Management Portal Site
This site is the knowledge management hub for the USACE Tribal Nations Community of Practice (CoP).
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Tribal Partnership Program: Issues Relevant to Working with Native Americans and Alaska Natives on Section 203 Studies
This 2002 report from the Institute for Water Resources provides a detailed overview of Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2000, which provides authority for a Tribal Partnership Program (TPP) through which USACE can work collaboratively with Federally-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments to address water resources challenges. It discusses policy and implementation issues associated with Section 203, and offers recommendations and future needs for improving the TPP.
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Updated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Tribal Consultation Policy
This policy memorandum issued by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) directs USACE to apply the enclosed Tribal Consultation Policy to its Civil Works Program. The Civil Works Tribal Consultation Policy provides guidance and definition for the USACE to build the collaborative and close relationships required for proper stewardship of our Nation's water resources and to fulfil our Constitutionally required treaty and trust responsibilities.
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USA.gov Directory
Contact information for federal, state, and local government agencies and elected officials.
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HQUSACE Tribal Nations Website
This HQUSACE website provides an overview of the USACE Tribal Nations Program, which implements the Department of Defense American Indian/Alaska Native Policy and the USACE Tribal Policy Principles. The goals of the program are 1) to consult with Tribes that may be affected by USACE projects or policies; and 2) to reach out and partner with Tribes on water resources projects.
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HQUSACE Tribal Nations Community of Practice Website
This HQUSACE website provides USACE Tribal Nations resources including USACE Tribal consultation policies and documents, and links to USACE District Tribal/Cultural pages and District Tribal Liaisons.
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