1 Nov 2013

Work to begin for Broward County Beach Erosion Control Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that construction operations will begin for the Broward County Beach Erosion Control Project early next week. The work is in response to impacts from Hurricane Sandy’s passage in 2012, and is 100% federally funded under the Flood Control and Coastal Emergency (FCCE) program.

31 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

21 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reinstates Programmatic General Permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has reinstated three programmatic general permits in the state of Florida, effective immediately.

19 Oct 2013

Corps announces operations changes at Moore Haven Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has announced changes in operations at the Moore Haven Lock that will take effect next week.

18 Oct 2013

Corps to suspend flows to St. Lucie; reduce flows to Caloosahatchee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced plans to further reduce the water discharges from Lake Okeechobee next week.

17 Oct 2013

Corps reopens campgrounds, day use parks along Okeechobee Waterway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has reopened all of the campgrounds and day-use parks along the Okeechobee Waterway, after the government shutdown forced them to close down temporarily on Oct. 9.

17 Oct 2013

Corps extends comment period for Central Everglades Planning Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will be extending the deadline to submit comments on the draft report for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). Public and agency comments will be accepted through November 1.

15 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces closure of all Regulatory offices due to federal government shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District today announced it will close its Regulatory offices due to the absence of available federal funding.

8 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspends Programmatic General Permits

Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has suspended three programmatic general permits in the state of Florida, effective immediately.

8 Oct 2013

Corps to close campgrounds, day use parks along Okeechobee Waterway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will close all of its campgrounds and day-use parks at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The district previously announced it intended to keep these areas open as long as possible. However, support to recreation areas can no longer be sustained as the district progresses through its orderly shutdown.