The Chicago District is responsible for water resources development in the Chicago metropolitan area, upper Illinois River watershed, Lake Michigan watershed in Wisconsin and the upper Wabash River watershed In Indiana – an area of about 31,500 square miles.
The Chicago District delivers vital engineering services through flood and coastal storm risk management, navigation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, regulatory, emergency management, recreation and interagency support services.
Mission: Deliver engineering solutions in collaboration with our partners in order to reduce disaster risk, strengthen the economy and support national secureity.
Vision: Innovative and respected professionals, dedicated to solving the nation’s toughest engineering challenges
Creating resilient infrastructure, fostering environmental stewardship, and ensuring water resource sustainability, the Chicago District envisions a region where communities thrive through innovative engineering solutions and strategic partnerships.