Getting in the Game: The Story of USACE’s non-federal reimbursement program for AIS prevention and response
Jonas Grundma 11 May 2022
Through amendments to Section 104 of the Rivers and Harbors Act that began with
WRDA 2014, USACE has been bolstering non-federal (state) programs aimed at
preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Under those authorities, USACE is
able to reimburse non-federal interests for their work off of federal property for
watercraft inspections, AIS monitoring, and Rapid Response efforts. This presentation
will provide a history of the program and its geographic scope, an overview of current
efforts to onboard newly authorized basins, and highlights of the dos/don’ts as they a
relate to USACE Operating Projects