CHL’s mission is to deliver solutions to our Nation’s most challenging coastal and hydraulics problems through research, development, and application of cutting-edge science, engineering, and technology.

We deliver essential engineering solutions – including port opening, beach surveys, flood risk reduction, and water supply analysis – to enable military operations in littoral and riverine environments, mitigating risks and maximizing force projection and protection technological capabilities.

Adversaries increasingly operate in and threaten access to complex water environments. To counter this, we focus on providing a critical advantage in multi-domain operations by developing and delivering cutting-edge capabilities for force projection and maneuver support. We address the unique challenges of riverine, estuarine, and coastal environments, equipping our warfighters with the tools and technologies necessary to successfully operate and maintain the initiative against adversaries in these critical areas.