Tom Conning (right), Northwestern Division public affairs specialist, talks about water safety to Heather Roberts, freelance journalist, during a boat tour on the Willamette River in Oregon, Aug. 18, 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is among the largest providers of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation. Because of that, USACE emphasizes water safety and life jacket wear, especially during the summer season.