Lt. Cmdr. Neil Tublin discusses the SUPSALV mission. The clearance of navigable waterways and shorelines continues following Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. The US Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), the Coast Guard and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, yesterday signed the Chiefs Report for the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study. The primary objectives of the project are to reduce the risk of damages from coastal flooding and wave attack during hurricanes and storms, and increase community resilience from coastal storms and sea level rise in the entire San Juan Metro Area, allowing the communities to return to normal life sooner and with less economic impacts after an event. The study area has approximately 20,000 assets, with a combined estimated value of $3.4 billion. Coastal flooding from storm surge, tide and wave contributions cause major damages to these assets. The signing of the report means the recommended project could receive Congressional authorization in a future Water Resources Development Act. (Video by Mark Rankin)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renames Moore Haven Lock and Dam to honor fallen Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Julian Keen, Jr. Keen was a hometown hero and respected throughout the organization. Unfortunately, after attempting to help a Hit-and-Run victim while off-duty, the FWC officer was shot and killed in LaBelle, Florida. (Video by Brigida I. Sanchez)

Great Minds in STEM College Bowl participants join us and build your future with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)! Watch our video to understand why USACE needs you on our team! USACE is an innovative, transformative organization providing engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Our 32,000 employees—primarily civilian—are delivering positive impacts for today and tomorrow. Working at USACE as a civilian employee means making a direct contribution to war fighters and their families, supporting overseas contingency operations, developing technology and systems that save the lives of soldiers and civilians, providing disaster relief, and protecting and enhancing the environment and the national economy. It’s an exciting time to work for USACE. We offer challenging professional, technical and administrative assignments in the U.S. and abroad—each building on a strong tradition of public service extending back more than 200 years. USACE also offers education reimbursement, certificate programs, professional and leadership development as well as mentoring programs. We support and nurture the growth of our employees and provide the tools to ensure superior performance in all our missions. At USACE, your opportunities are limitless. Learn more at: https://careers.usace.army.mil​ College Bowl Representatives: Coach: Tyler Miller, Assistant Coach: Zulamet Vega-Liriano, Judge: Johann Sasso, USACE Jacksonville District Deputy Commander: Lt. Col. Joe Sahl

The Jacksonville District is hiring. Khushbu Parani, a geo-technical engineer with the Jacksonville District talks about working in the Jacksonville District and why you should join our multi-talented team! The Jacksonville District is seeking mid-level career engineers! Open positions are available for geotechnical, cost, structural, and site-designer civil engineers.

The Jacksonville District is hiring. Logan Walker, a civil engineer shares why he loves working for USACE and why you should join our multi-talented team! The Jacksonville District is seeking mid-level career engineers! Open positions are available for geotechnical, cost, structural, and site-designer civil engineers.

The Jacksonville District is hiring. The Jacksonville District Commander, Col. Andrew Kelly explains why people love working in the Jacksonville District and why you should join our multi-talented team! The Jacksonville District is seeking mid-level career engineers! Open positions are available for geotechnical, cost, structural, and site-designer civil engineers.

The Jacksonville District is hiring. The Jacksonville District Commander, Col. Andrew Kelly explains why people love working in the Jacksonville District and why you should join our multi-talented team! The Jacksonville District is seeking mid-level career engineers! Open positions are available for geotechnical, cost, structural, and site-designer civil engineers.

We're Hiring! Josinell Serrano-Canals, a geo-technical engineer shares why she loves working for USACE and why you should join our team! The Jacksonville District is seeking mid-level career engineers! Open positions are available for geotechnical, cost, structural, and site-designer civil engineers. We will receive resumes for engineering positions until Friday, January 15, 2021. Please submit resumes to HRJAX@usace.army.mil. Learn more: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/NowHiring/

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Invasive Management Species Branch is committed to providing technical support for the control of invasive species in our national and regional ecosystem restoration program. The water hyacinth has invaded many water systems in the south and is slowly working its way north. The management of this aggressive aquatic plant takes the three methods: biological, chemical and mechanical. USACE uses these methods to control the invasive water hyacinth. This invasive plant blocks transportation routes, threatens native species and reduces water capacity in our reservoirs. USACE biologists not only cooperate with U.S. government agencies but also assist fellow professionals around the country and the globe. USACE delivers innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions to the nation.

The tussocks removed and navigation route is clear. An estimated 35-40 acres of material was removed from the Okeechobee Waterway between Moore Haven Lock and Dam, and Structure 280 (S-280). The Corps has placed a buoy line in the rim canal at S-281, just north of the Moore Haven Lock and Dam which will remain in place to prevent additional Floating vegetation from entering the federal navigation channel. Operations crews worked 12-hour days and weekend to quickly reopen the Moore Haven Lock and Dam, and navigation along the waterway.

Jacksonville District Antilles Office Resident Engineer Wilmel Varela-Ortiz shares his story about work, gratitude and service.

Jacksonville Districts, Jason Chapple, Blue Roof Call Center supervisor, talks about the Call Center and nurturing a strong cohesive team during a deployment. USACE's temporary roofing installation mission, Operation Blue Roof, is active. It is a Free Service to homeowners. Parties affected by Hurricane Laura are encouraged to submit a Right-of-Entry application. to learn more about operations Blue Roof visit: www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).

The Miami Beach Convention Center Alternate Care Facility is a state and federal partnership project providing emergency response medical surge capacity to the State of Florida to combat the Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Corps of Engineers awarded the contract to Robins and Morton of Miami, FL. and completed the construction - transforming 246,000 square feet open space into a 400 Acute / 50 ICU medical facility in 14 days. Thank you to the men and women whose hard work and dedication built this temporary alternate care facility.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, Deputy District Commander for the Antilles Area, Maj. Alexander Walker, talks about USACE's COVID-19 response. USACE is working in support of FEMA - and in coordination with other federal, state, local and tribal partners – to synchronize the interagency response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Corps is conducting assessments across Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at the request of state and federal officials in the event facilities are needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Corps is committed to maintaining safe water levels in Lake Okeechobee as we continue to supply the Caloosahatchee with freshwater flows as long as possible. It is important for us to sustain that delicate ecosystem.