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 celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural resources.

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

To mark this special day, USACE presents a series of videos showcasing the park ranger experience and to highlight 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.

To learn more about what USACE park rangers and natural resources specialists do, please visit https://www.usace.army.mil/Careers/Career-Fields/ for more information. 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 www.recreation.gov.

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