New Assistant Secretary of the Army Confirmed, Will Oversee Army Corps

The Senate on August 7 confirmed Ms. Jo-Ellen Darcy as the new Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works). Ms. Darcy most recently served as the Senior Environmental Advisor to the Senate Finance Committee. In her new role, she will have primary responsibility over the Department of the Army's programs for conservation and development of the nation's water resources, including flood damage reduction, river and harbor navigation, environmental restoration and protection, water supply, shore protection, hydropower and recreation. Previously, Ms. Darcy was the Senior Policy Advisor to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.  Prior experience includes service as the Executive Director of the Great Lakes and Water Resources Planning Commission in Michigan, the Assistant to the Director of Personnel for Gubernatorial Appointments for the Governor of Michigan, and Policy Analyst in the U.S. House of Representatives Banking Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. For more information, contact Marco Giamberardino at (703) 837-5325 or giamberm@agc.org.