2023 Integrated Delivery Schedule highlighting unprecedented progress in Everglades Restoration to be released during November 15 South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for the release of the 2023 Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) at the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER) Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting will be held in Washington D.C. in the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, Yates Auditorium, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240 on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 pm., with a virtual option available.
Virtual attendees must register in advance at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yyROYJLXR1CSNScQ1x84zA
Additional materials including the meeting agenda and the 2023 IDS will be available at https://www.evergladesrestoration.gov/task-force-1/nov-15-2023-task-force-meeting. The public is encouraged attend in person, or to attend vertically via Zoom or join the live webcast via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EvergladesRestorationgov/streams for those unable to join the Zoom Webinar.
2023 Update to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program’s Integrated Delivery Schedule - Release of Working Draft
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for the release of the Working Draft of the 2023 Update to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER) Program Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS). The 2023 SFER IDS will be released at the Public Engagement Workshop on September 6 and sponsored by the SFER Task Force. The IDS provides the roadmap for sequencing, planning, design, construction and operations of both federal and state projects related to Everglades restoration.
The Task Force Sponsored Public Engagement Workshop on the 2023 Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) Update will be held in person with an option to attend virtually on Wednesday, September 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District B-1 Governing Board Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406.
Participants wishing to attend virtually are required to pre-register for the Zoom Webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BNbTirjsR9yUAzUHTqet9g#/registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a secure link to join the webinar.
The IDS Presentations will include:
- IDS Purpose and Background
- Overview of the 2023 IDS Working Draft
- The Restoration Framework: System Operating Manuals (SOM)
- RECOVER Science Framework
- CERP Components Overview
More information about this 2023 Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) Update workshop will be available online at: https://www.evergladesrestoration.gov/workshops/september-6-2023-integrated-delivery-schedule-ids-public-engagement-workshopjjgk7
Additional materials will also be available at the link above, including a draft agenda and the working draft of the IDS. The public is encouraged attend in person, or to register for the Zoom webinar or join the live webcast via YouTube for those unable to join the Zoom Webinar at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5JVTNoUEGSEsEZctgi_4Q/streams.
Interested parties may also want to stay for the Task Force’s Joint Working Group/Science Coordination Group Meeting, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on September 6, and the Florida’s Coral Reef Coordination Team (FCRCT) Meeting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on September 7, also at the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach.
“The purpose of this virtual public engagement is provide partners, stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Working Draft of the 2023 Integrated Delivery Schedule or IDS,” said Dr. Tabitha Elkington, Strategic Program Manager for the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program. “The IDS reflects the strategy for the continued, historic momentum of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program. This is a living document that reflects federal and state program and project priorities to give us a clear path forward.”
Please save the date for the release and presentation of the Final 2023 IDS Update on November 15 at the Task Force Meeting in Washington D.C.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites our partners, the public and stakeholders to join us for two virtual Integrated Delivery Schedule educational webinars and Stakeholder Listening Sessions on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 3 p.m. and Friday, August 18, 2023 at 3 p.m.
The purpose of these engagements is to provide partners, stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Integrated Delivery Schedule or ‘IDS’ and to host a listening session.
These sessions will use the 2022 IDS as a basis for the presentations. Questions and answers will be moderated virtually through the WebEx chat.
Please join us for these two Integrated Delivery Schedule Educational Webinars and Listening Sessions:
Friday, August 4, 2023: Integrated Delivery Schedule 101 and Stakeholder Listening Session (virtual)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
https://usace1.webex.com/meet/tabitha.m.elkington
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Friday, August 18, 2022: Integrated Delivery Schedule, 68 CERP Components Overview and Listening Session with Stakeholders (virtual)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
https://usace1.webex.com/meet/tabitha.m.elkington
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Please save the date for these additional upcoming engagements:
September 6, 2023: Task Force Working Group and Science Coordination Group – 2023 Working Draft
Presentation of Working Draft 2023 IDS Update to the Public
Hybrid, hosted by Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives (OERI) at SFWMD Headquarters in West Palm Beach, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 15, 2023: Task Force Sponsored Workshop - Final 2023 IDS
Release of Final Draft 2023 IDS Update
Washington, D.C., hosted by Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives (OERI) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional information is available at: www.saj.usace.army.mil/IDS