13 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes record-scale event at Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, completed one of the largest controlled construction detonations ever conducted, a critical component of Everglades restoration. USACE will efficiently use the onsite material produced by detonation to construct a dam from natural materials that meets dam safety standards.

7 May 2026

USACE Jacksonville awards contract for Venice Beach Shore Protection Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District awarded a contract on April 13, 2026, to Weeks Marine of Covington, Louisiana, for the third periodic renourishment of the Venice Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project.

16 Apr 2026

Jacksonville District approves temporary deviation to Lake Istokpoga regulation schedule

USACE South Atlantic Division has approved a temporary deviation to the Lake Istokpoga regulation schedule which The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) formally requested on 12 February 2026.

14 Apr 2026

RECOVER announces review period for the 2026 CERP Monitoring and Assessment Plan

Restoration, Coordination, Verification (RECOVER) announces a 30-day public and agency review and comment period for RECOVER recommendations for the 2026 Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Monitoring and Assessment Plan (MAP).

13 Apr 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces expedited completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project

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. Expedited completion of the EAA Reservoir Project is a prime example of the Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork initiative in action: to finish nationally significant work with greater effort and emphasis and leverage support from our non-federal partners as a force multiplier for faster delivery.

13 Apr 2026

USACE issues an Environmental Assessment to support the Interim Operations Plan for the L-28 South Gated Culverts

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District is issuing a Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to support the interim operations plan for the L-28 South gated culverts (S-229A, S-229B, and S-229C).

26 Mar 2026

USACE is preparing a NEPA Assessment for the Southern Everglades Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for a feasibility study called the Southern Everglades Restoration Project (Southern Everglades).

25 Mar 2026

Jacksonville District to begin construction on Martin County Shore Protection Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District will begin work on Hutchinson Island in support of the Martin County Shore Protection Project, early April 2026.

24 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues Notice of Availability for Cost Sharing Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Control in the State of Florida, under NEPA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a significant proposed update to its invasive species management program in Florida, drafting an Integrated Letter Report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment (LR/PEA) to better protect the state's unique waterways. The new plan aims to modernize the fight against invasive plants and animals that degrade water quality, harm native wildlife, and impede recreational activities.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.