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Corps to continue water releases from Lake Okeechobee

John Campbell — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:43 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will continue to release water from Lake

Contract awarded for Miami Harbor Deepening Project

Amanda Ellison — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District in a collaborative effort with the PortMiami, Miami-Dade County, announced today the contract for the Miami Harbor Deepening project has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extends public comment period on proposed Lemon Bay Cove project through June 4

Nancy Sticht — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will continue to receive public comments on the proposed Lemon Bay Cove project in Charlotte County through June 4. Lemon Bay Cove LLC. had applied to the Corps for a Department of the Army permit to fill nearly two acres of jurisdictional tidal saltwater forested mangrove wetlands to construct a 12-residence community.

Interagency Military Pass waives day-use fees at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation sites nationwide

Erica Robbins — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced it will continue to accept the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denies permit for proposed SunWest County Park

Nancy Sticht — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has denied a Department of the Army permit application, requested by the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, to construct a county park with boat access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Corps to increase water releases from Lake Okeechobee

John Campbell — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced plans to increase flows from Lake Okeechobee as part of its effort to manage water levels for the upcoming wet season.

Corps to host public meeting on the Lake Worth Inlet Feasibility Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Amanda Ellison — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:43:57 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on the Lake Worth Inlet Feasibility Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Thursday, May 9th at the Port of Palm Beach, Executive Boardroom, One East 11th St., Suite 600, Riviera Beach, Fla. 33404.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases Areawide Environmental Impact Statement addressing phosphate mining in Central Florida Phosphate District

Nancy Sticht — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the final Areawide Environmental Impact Statement (AEIS) addressing phosphate mining in the Central Florida Phosphate District (CFPD) has been completed and released. A Notice of Availability is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register May 3, beginning a 30-day public review and comment period.

Corps closes portions of trail to accommodate dike repairs

Erica Robbins — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced it will close additional portions of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) due to ongoing construction associated with the rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover Dike. On May 1, the portion of trail between John Stretch Park and South Bay is scheduled to close. The closure will likely remain in effect through most of 2014, while contractors work to replace a water control structure at the Culvert 4A site west of South Bay.

Settlement reached in Clean Water Act violation

Nancy Sticht — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:25:00 GMT

A 2006 Clean Water Act violation case against Century Homebuilders has been closed with the receipt of payment of $400,000 in civil penalties plus the purchase of $60,000 in mitigation credits from Everglades National Park. The penalties were assessed in a 2010 consent decree (CD) between the U.S. District Court in Miami and Century Homebuilders when Century Homebuilders failed to fulfill its commitment to enhance 47 acres of wetlands associated with a residential development in the city of Doral, Miami-Dade County, Fla.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues public notice for proposed St. Petersburg Municipal Pier

Nancy Sticht — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has issued a public notice in connection with the city of St. Petersburg’s application for a Department of the Army permit to demolish the existing St. Petersburg Municipal Pier and construct a new pier in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Fla. Comments are being accepted through Friday, May 3, 2013.

Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway Facebook site launched

Erica Robbins — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:53:32 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces the launch of the Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway Facebook site. This page is specifically geared towards people who want to learn more about Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway and the surrounding communities. A variety of information will be posted, including information about water releases, navigation, structure closings, water safety, recreation, the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST), the Herbert Hoover Dike, boating and fishing, environmental stewardship, local events, emergency operations and much more. “Like” Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway on Facebook at http://bit.ly/LakeO

Culebra Formerly Used Defense Site Restoration Advisory Board schedules meeting

Nancy Sticht — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:16:00 GMT

The Culebra Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) Restoration Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, April 9 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Juvenile Center on Culebra, Puerto Rico. The meeting is open to the public. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will present an update on its ongoing investigations and future plans for the restoration (cleanup) of this FUDS.

Emergency funds come through for areas impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Sandy

Amanda Ellison — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:12:54 GMT

In response to Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Sandy impacts to Florida’s beaches, 16 project implementation reports (PIRs) were initiated and completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. The PIRs were used to determine which Hurricane/Shore Protection Projects (HSPP) sustained damages resulting from Debby and Sandy.

Corps reduces water releases from Lake Okeechobee

John Campbell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has reduced the amount of water flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River.

Corps to host public meeting on proposed rock removal for Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study

Amanda Ellison — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:28:55 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host a public meeting on the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study on Tuesday, March 12th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Main Library at 303 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, Fla.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reissues permit for Cape Coral docks and seawalls

Nancy Sticht — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Jacksonville District today reissued Programmatic General Permit (PGP) SAJ-91, authorizing the city of Cape Coral to process permits for the construction, maintenance, and repair of single-family docks and seawalls along the city shoreline. The original five-year permit was issued in October 2007 and expired in October 2012 and has since been under review.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for Clam Pass dredging

Nancy Sticht — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Jacksonville District has issued Nationwide Permit 3, authorizing a one-time dredging event for Clam Pass, the inlet between Clam Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes draft Environmental Impact Statement

Anne Chambers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Jacksonville District has published a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the A-1 Shallow Flow Equalization Basin (FEB) project proposed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The draft document is available for public review and comment through April 8, 2013.

Corps to host public meetings on dike study

John Campbell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:01:25 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host two public meetings to discuss