WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has announced the availability of up to $1,000.0 million in funding for various research and development initiatives. This broad agency announcement covers a multitude of topics within the fields of hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, and much more, aiming to enhance military and civilian applications alike. The ERDC encompasses several more ST