Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.

USACE park rangers play crucial roles in safeguarding the environment, ensuring visitor safety and promoting conservation efforts at more than 2,850 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide.

USACE park rangers manage, protect and restore public lands and waters across the nation, ensuring these resources remain healthy and accessible for future generations. To highlight the park ranger experience, USACE presents a series of videos showcasing the important role its natural resources professionals play in environmental stewardship, recreation and visitor assistance. You can view the videos at:

Ranger Mike's profile video; https://youtu.be/nMbOTBqMShA.

Ranger Taylor's profile video; https://youtu.be/8_j_D3UQ7PQ.

Ranger Sylvia's profile video; https://youtu.be/4A5ZQYB6UDM.

Whether responding to emergencies on the water, monitoring wildlife habitats or managing diverse ecosystems, USACE rangers wear many hats as natural resources management professionals To learn more about what USACE park rangers and natural resources specialists do, please visit https://www.usace.army.mil/Careers/Career-Fields/. If you are interested in available USACE park ranger job opportunities, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/.

USACE is one of the leading federal providers of outdoor and water-based recreation, hosting millions of visits annually to its more than 400 lake and river projects. It's estimated that 90% of the USACE-operated recreation areas are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas, offering diverse outdoor activities for all ages close to home.

To discover a USACE recreation site near you, please visit the USACE website at https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm or visit https://www.recreation.gov.