The Civil Works Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Strategy addresses the nation's pressing engineering challenges, including aging infrastructure, climate resilience, and environmental concerns. It emphasizes leveraging innovation to ensure the sustainability of the nation's infrastructure and water resources. Guided by six Strategic Focus Areas—Infrastructure, Water Modeling, Sediment Management, Ecosystems, Crisis Preparedness, and AI, Robotics, and Data—the strategy fosters collaboration with government, academia, and industry. This approach aims to transition technological innovations from development to practical application, enhancing national security, economic stability, and community preparedness.
