Jacksonville District News

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.

OP-ED: Navigating the dry season with a conservation mindset

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:15:34 GMT

Florida’s water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship. This past year brought meaningful improvements across much of the system.

Jacksonville District celebrates completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project

Corporate Communications Office — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:00 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, along with federal, state, and local partners celebrated the completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project earlier today during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Miller Pump Station in Naples, FL.

Restoring Biscayne’s Delicate Balance

Pentagon News — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:51:00 GMT

The brackish water was still as glass. As the sun rose from beneath a glaucous, marbled blanket of clouds, it saluted those waiting to see her display her fiery red-orange dress. If you focused solely on the magic transpiring in the bay, you could almost forget the traffic building nearby as 2.7 million residents set about their daily lives.

Jacksonville District, Palm Beach County and Delray Beach celebrate partnership, forthcoming beach renourishment

JP Rebello — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:58:00 GMT

DEL RAY BEACH, Fla. - The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, celebrated the kick-off of the Delray Beach Segment of the Palm Beach County Shore Protection Project with local governmental representatives from non-Federal sponsor Palm Beach County and the City of Delray Beach, Monday, in anticipation of the renourishment of 2.65 miles of shoreline, starting January 2026.

Jacksonville District Deputy District Commander promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Markl Rankin — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:47:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Soldiers, Maj. Matthew Westcott was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel during a ceremony held Nov. 13, 2025, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Headquarters.

Routine Interrupted: Responding to the Unexpected

Peggy Bebb — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:24:00 GMT

What began as a routine Wednesday afternoon quickly turned into an emergency response for four Jacksonville District Operations Division, South Florida Operations Office (SFOO) employees.

USACE and Lake County partner to deploy pumps and deliver flood relief after recent storms

Mark Rankin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:06:00 GMT

EUSTIS, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District, in coordination with Lake County Emergency Management and state partners, has mobilized personnel and equipment to assist with ongoing flood response efforts in Lake County following recent heavy rainfall across the region.

Despite the Rain JAX- Strong Team Shined

Brigida I. Sanchez — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:50:00 GMT

The weather in Downtown Jacksonville was dreary, with clouds overhead and a persistent drizzle, but that couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 21 members of the USACE Jacksonville District’s JAX-Strong team. They arrived at James Weldon Johnson Park with one goal in mind for The Baldwin Group Corporate 5k: to run hard and have fun.

USACE sets the Pace with Completion of Everglades EAA 10A Project

Mark Rankin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:34:00 GMT

SOUTH BAY, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) —--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of Contract 10A for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project with its federal, state, and local partners in South Bay, Fla today.

Finding Leadership in Synergy

Mark Rankin — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:49:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District celebrated the completion and graduation of the 2025 Leadership Development Program Course during a ceremony at district headquarters at the Prudential Building on Jacksonville’s Southbank.

ASA visits Jacksonville Districts' South Florida EAA Project

Mark Rankin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:32:00 GMT

SOUTH BAY, Fla. – The Honorable Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District keynote project at the Central Everglades Planning Project Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) phase Aug. 22, 2025.

South Atlantic Division commander leaves Jacksonville District in sync with District's 'people and projects'

Mark Rankin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:38:00 GMT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SAD) South Atlantic Division, Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller visited the Jacksonville District and multiple projects in South Florida.

Jacksonville District’s Ashley Foster Named USACE Emergency Manager of the Year

Mark Rankin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:15:00 GMT

Ashley Foster, an Emergency Management Specialist with the Jacksonville District, was named the 2024 USACE Emergency Management Specialist of the Year. She is recognized primarily for taking on additional workloads, revamping Jacksonville’s Emergency Operations Center’s (EOC) Planning Section and through her efforts in recruiting, training and leveraging technology.