Jacksonville District News

USACE celebrates advancement of the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project

Mark Rankin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:00 GMT

FORT PIERCE, Fla.- (July 30, 2026) -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District and the South Florida Water Management District, celebrated the completion of construction on the Indian River Lagoon-South (C-23/C-24 Stormwater Treatment Restoration Project, marking two major milestones that advance the restoration of the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon.

USACE Strengthens Storm Readiness with New Cat 5-Rated Lock Control Building at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam

Peggy Bebb — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:39:00 GMT

ALVA, Fla. (July 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, marked a significant milestone with the ribbon cutting of a new hurricane-hardened lock control building at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam in Lee County, Florida. The Category 5-rated facility strengthens USACE’s ability to maintain critical navigation and water management operations during extreme weather events.

Jacksonville District Teammates Sweep ECISMA Honors for Everglades Invasive Species Work

Peggy Bebb — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District received top recognition at this year’s Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) Summit, where two district employees received the only awards presented during the annual gathering of Everglades invasive species professionals.

Many Partners, One Mission: Jacksonville District and Florida Agencies Tackling Everglades Invasives

Peggy Bebb — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District joined more than a dozen federal, state, local, university, and nonprofit partners at the Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) Summit, a two day gathering focused on the growing threat of invasive species in South Florida.

Jacksonville District Park Rangers promote boating safety during Independence Day outreach ahead of World Ranger Day

Misty Cunningham — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:58:00 GMT

ALVA, Fla. — As thousands of Floridians headed to the water to celebrate Independence Day, park rangers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to help ensure holiday fun remained safe for everyone on the water.

Jacksonville District establishes new team to support FEMA disaster debris missions

Peggy Bebb — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:10:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District has established a new Debris Planning and Response Team, expanding the national cadre of trained personnel who can deploy to support Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) debris missions after hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters.

251 Years of Service: The Jacksonville District Continues the Army’s Legacy

Misty Cunningham — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:38:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the U.S. Army celebrates its birthday on June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates its 251st birthday two days later, on June 16th. The Jacksonville District’s continuum legacy stretches back more than 140 years in Florida, combining military engineering expertise, environmental stewardship, navigation improvements, flood-risk reduction, ecosystem restoration and emergency response into one of the most diverse missions in the federal government.

Jacksonville District reinforces hurricane readiness through Hurricane preparedness

By Mark Rankin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida is famous for its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and vibrant ecosystems. However, living in the Sunshine State also means facing the annual threat of ferocious hurricanes. Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 through November 30, bringing peak storm risks between mid-August and late October. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District recently conducted a simulated Hurricane tabletop exercise alongside state partners to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season.

USACE, Pinellas County Sign Updated Agreement Establishing Path Forward for Continued Beach Nourishment

John Paul (JP) Rebello — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:53:00 GMT

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and Pinellas County signed an updated Project Cooperation Agreement on May 29 establishing a new framework for continued federal participation in the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Sand Key, Treasure Island, and Long Key.

Jacksonville District celebrates the renourishment of Lido Key Beach with City and County partners in Sarasota

John Paul (JP) Rebello — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:06:00 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, joined the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County leadership, community stakeholders and residents of Lido Key on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the Lido Key Beach renourishment project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Lido Key Beach.

South Florida Community members explore USACE lock during educational tour at W.P. Franklin South

Misty Cunningham — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:08:00 GMT

ALVA, Fla. (May 15, 2026) — Residents from the Cascades at Riverhall community visited the W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area yesterday for an educational tour highlighting recreation opportunities, environmental stewardship and the critical role of the lock along the Okeechobee Waterway.

USACE issues permit for Summer's End Marina in U.S. Virgin Islands

Pentagon News — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District issued a permit for the Summer's End Marina located in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 20.

Balloon debris removal effort at Lake Okeechobee supports environmental stewardship mission

Misty Cunningham — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:01:00 GMT

LAKE OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (April 22, 2026) — A small team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District removed dozens of pieces of debris from Lake Okeechobee during a targeted cleanup effort, underscoring the growing environmental impact of balloon releases on Florida’s waterways.

ASA announces expedited completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project

Mark Rankin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:06:00 GMT

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - (April 13, 2026) Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle announced decisive action to fast-track completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, with construction now targeted for completion by 2029 and select project actions delegated to the State of Florida.

Wrangling Weeds one Invasive Plant at a time

Peggy Bebb — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Wrangling weeds may sound simple, but during National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) it becomes a focused effort to protect Florida’s native landscapes one invasive plant at a time. The 2026 Florida Weed Wrangle, a statewide campaign held during NISAW, called on volunteers to help rescue public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of harmful trees, vines and shrubs.

The People Side of Oversight: Building the Skills for Effective Regulation

Peggy Bebb — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:35:00 GMT

Jacksonville District regulators attend a multi-day training to develop essential competencies required to excel in their roles.

Future Engineers in Action: Northeast Florida students tackle real-world challenges at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day

Misty Cunningham — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:53:00 GMT

Nearly 100 students from Northeast Florida schools tackled real-world engineering challenges while learning from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers professionals, industry partners, and universities during National Engineers Week. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Aaron Church)

Against Rising Tides and a Disappearing Shoreline: A Rapid Sand Response

Peggy Bebb, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:56:00 GMT

Against a rising tide and disappearing shoreline, Col. Brandon L. Bowman, Commander Jacksonville District, received a call from Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-21) office requesting immediate assistance. The message was clear: severe erosion was accelerating at Jetty Park and had created a dangerous risk of potential shoreline breach onto private property, and the Corps expertise was needed.

Steady Hands Behind Critical Infrastructure: Larbi Kandil Leads Asset Management for Jacksonville District

Misty Cunningham — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:13:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (Mar. 3, 2026) Behind every functioning lock, dam, facility, and survey vessel in the Jacksonville District is a complex system of maintenance, planning, and stewardship. Helping ensure those assets remain safe, reliable, and mission-ready is Larbi Kandil, District Asset Manager and Chief of the Asset Management Section within the Multi-Projects Branch, Operations Division.

Where Science Meets Service: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

Peggy Bebb, Jacksonville District Public Affairs — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:59:00 GMT

Alva, FL, - On a cool morning along the Caloosahatchee River, the arrival of the yellow school buses at the W.P Franklin Visitor Center signaled more than just another field trip. Nearly 40 students from East Lee County and Dunbar High Schools stepped off ready to explore how science connects to real-world careers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District.