Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Teamwork makes the dream work: A South Atlantic Division “fab collab” addresses coastal storm risk management in Charlotte County

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District Water Resources Planner, Summer Wright, along with South Atlantic Division (SAD) team members survey storm damages to the coastline of Manasota Key for the multi-district Charlotte County Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers, Jacksonville Post, hosted an Engineering Career Day event

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Commander, Col. Brandon Bowman, together with the overall winners of the Engineering Career Day event from Bolles High School. The event was hosted in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post at the Downtown Jacksonville Main Library.

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Generosity Today Builds a Brighter Tomorrow

USACE Jacksonville District Combined Federal Campaign Key Workers set the stage for change by spreading the word on how generosity can support the causes you care about. (USACE photo by Ty Erickson)

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Deputy Commander, Maj. Matt Westcott, District Commander, Col. Brandon Bowman and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. Graham discuss the Hurricane Milton Blue Roof mission Oct. 29 at the Emergency Field Office in Sarasota, Florida. During Graham’s visit, he recognized several members for their stellar efforts on the Operation Blue Roof program and the general response. He also met with a homeowner from the Sarasota community who recently had a Blue Roof installed. (U.S. Army photo by Brooks O. Hubbard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer)

Chief of Engineers visits Hurricane Milton-battered Florida

56th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. Graham visited Sarasota, Florida, Oct. 29 where he met with homeowner Luther Rosebaro who was able to obtain help through Operation Blue Roof. During Graham’s visit, he recognized several members for their stellar efforts on the Operation Blue Roof program and the general response. (U.S. Army photo by Brooks O. Hubbard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams from the Jacksonville District escorts the Golden State into the Tampa Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor. (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

USACE helps restore Tampa navigation channels after Hurricane Milton

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat -52 from the Jacksonville District escorts the Golden State into the Tampa Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor. Two boat teams from the Jacksonville District Survey Boats 52 and El Morro worked with the U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, waterway users, and port authorities following Gulf Coast Hurricane Protocol survey and scanned the waterways. (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

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USACE’s Operation Blue Roof contractors Install Final Blue Roof in Florida

Operation Blue Roof Recipient Mark Arena, an Army Vietnam Veteran, received the last Blue Roof Install on his home Poinciana, Fla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof construction Nov. 19, 2024, in Poinciana, Fla, marking the end of Operation Blue Roof in Florida that provided temporary roofing protection to homes damaged by Hurricane Milton in 25 counties. The program covered 8,296 roofs, installing about 100 acres of reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting, providing a temporary solution that allowed homeowners to remain in their homes until they can make permanent repairs. Operation Blue Roof, assigned by FEMA and managed by USACE, is a no-cost, free service for homeowners. (USACE video by Mark Rankin)

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2024 Small Business Award Winners

Small Business Award Recipients pose for a group shot at the USACE Small Business Awards Ceremony held on November 19, 2024 in New Orleans, La.

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USACE ‘Blue Roof’ installs begin in Sarasota at record pace

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof Program contractors install first blue roof at a record-setting pace, one-week post-storm and one day after the issuance of the notice to proceed, in the wake of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. (USACE photo by Peggy Bebb)

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USACE responds to Hurricane Milton 2024

Hurricane Milton Response 24, USACE, Jacksonville District Brig. Gen. Daniel H. Hibner, center, commanding general, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - South Atlantic Division, and Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman meet up to visit some of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management Projects (CSRM) after Hurricane Milton. Beach projects are designed to absorb the brunt of storm/hurricane impacts to protect residents and critical infrastructure. All Federal Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) projects are partnerships undertaken by USACE and a non-federal sponsor (NFS). (U.S. Army Photo by Brigida Sanchez)

USACE Survey Vessels from Jacksonville District clear Tampa Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams from the Jacksonville District escorts the Golden State into the Tampa Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor.

Maj. Matt Westcott Jacksonville District Deputy commander presents the Jacksonville District 2024 Leadership Development Program Class with certificates during a graduation ceremony Sept. 12, 2024, at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville’s Town Center in Jacksonville, Fla. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)

Jacksonville District honors Next Level Leaders

Maj. Matt Westcott Jacksonville District Deputy commander (Center) presented the Jacksonville District 2024 Leadership Development Program Class with certificates during a graduation ceremony Sept. 12, 2024, at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville’s Town Center in Jacksonville, Fla. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)

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Overhead View of Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee

Commander explains Lake Okeechobee Dry Season Strategy

During the height of hurricane emergency response efforts, our decisions were easy to reduce immediate impacts. Now, the question of how to manage all the water in Lake Okeechobee is upon us, and the solution is not an easy one.

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Chief of Engineers signs Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study

The 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed the Chief's report containing recommendations to Congress for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study for inclusion in the next Water Resources Development Act. If approved by Congress and included in the next Water Resources Development Act, separate appropriations will need to be passed to construct the project. (USACE photo by Corey Lanier)

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Nassau County Shore Protection Project leverages in-house engineering expertise to efficiently fortify Fernandina Beach

4/1/2025

JACKSONVILLE Fla. (April 1, 2025) - Recently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District awarded an approximately $20 million contract for the second iteration of Fernandina Beach...

Teamwork makes the dream work: A South Atlantic Division “fab collab” addresses coastal storm risk management in Charlotte County

2/28/2025

JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multi-district team from the South Atlantic Division survey storm damages to Manasota Key, Fla. and host public meetings in partnership...

Jacksonville District Engineers partner with SAME for Engineering Career Day

2/26/2025

JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 21, 2025) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post, hosted an Engineering Career Day...

Generosity Today Builds a Brighter Tomorrow

12/31/2024

As the 2024 holiday season ends, the spirit of giving is still ongoing. There’s no better way to wrap up your year of charitable donations than to contribute to the Jacksonville District’s Combined...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues Notice of Availability for the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for low-impact Section 408 Civil Works projects

4/29/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Apr. 29, 2025) – Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy (NEPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Regulation (33 CFR 230.11), USACE, Jacksonville District is...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes initial field work conducted at the Naval Air Station Banana River Off-Base Disposal Area in South Patrick Shores.

4/28/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District has completed the test pit phase of field work being conducted at the Naval Air Station Banana River Off-Base Disposal Area Formerly Used...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers make no change to releases under Recovery Operations

4/25/2025 UPDATED

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will not be reducing releases from Lake Okeechobee this week. Current projections show conditions are favorable for successfully reaching...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues initial field work conducted at the Naval Air Station Banana River Off-Base Disposal Area in South Patrick Shores.

4/23/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District is completing the test pit phase of field work being conducted at the Naval Air Station Banana River Off-Base Disposal Area Formerly Used...

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USACE, SeaPort Manatee signing ceremony and tour

Courtesy of SeaPort Manatee

Gary “Pogo” Campbell (from left) and William “Skip” Turner pause pre-dredge surveying in Manatee Harbor to greet Jacksonville District Commander, Col. James Booth, and his party as they tour port facilities Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy of SeaPort Manatee)

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