This comprehensive document sets out an ambitious vision to address today’s engineering challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. This strategy, with the support of ERDC team of world-class engineers and scientists, and leveraging ERDC’s state-of-the-art facilities, seeks to better align research on resilience, sustainability and innovation. The strategy is centered on six strategic focus areas vital to the nation’s infrastructure and environmental health: • Infrastructure: Addressing aging systems with advanced materials and technologies • Water Modeling: Integrating Earth observations to improve decision making • Sediment Management: Innovating sustainable sediment use for ecological restoration • Ecosystems: Enhancing environmental monitoring and response • Crisis Preparedness: Developing solutions to maintain infrastructure performance under pressure • AI, Robotics & Data: Leveraging data science and cutting-edge technologies for efficient project delivery