3 Nov 2022

2022 Everglades Restoration Integrated Delivery Schedule highlighting unprecedented momentum to be released during November 18 SFER Task Force Workshop

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for the release of the 2022 Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) at a virtual public engagement workshop sponsored by the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER) Task Force on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The IDS provides the roadmap for sequencing of planning, design, construction and operations of both federal and state projects related to Everglades restoration. All participants joining the November 18 Virtual Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) Task Force Stakeholder Workshop virtually are required to pre-register at: https://www.evergladesrestoration.gov/workshops/november-18-2022-integrated-delivery-schedule-ids-stakeholder-workshop to receive a secure link allowing them to participate in the Zoom Webinar.

28 Oct 2022

W.P. Franklin Lock recreational facilities remain closed temporarily following Hurricane Ian

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District would like to inform the public that the recreational facilities at the W.P Franklin Lock and Dam on the Caloosahatchee River near Alva, Florida, sustained damage during Hurricane Ian and will remain closed until further notice.

28 Oct 2022

USACE Seeks Public Comments on New C&SF Flood Risk Management Study

The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act document for a proposed flood risk management study initiated under the authority of Section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 within the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Project. USACE invites the participation of Federal and state agencies, Native American Tribes, local agencies, and interested stakeholders in providing comments and identifying any issues or concerns. Comments are due by Nov. 28.

28 Oct 2022

USACE Begins Lake Okeechobee Releases to Caloosahatchee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will make releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee Estuary from the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) at a seven-day average pulse release of 1,200 cubic feet per second beginning Saturday, Oct. 29. No lake releases are planned for the St. Lucie Estuary.

24 Oct 2022

USACE announces a Project Delivery Team Meeting for Combined Operational Plan (COP) Implementation November 1

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a Virtual Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting for Combined Operational Plan (COP) Implementation on Tuesday, November 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

21 Oct 2022

Working Draft of 2022 Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) shows unprecedented momentum in Everglades Restoration with more than $1 Billion in projects under construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has released the Working Draft of the Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS) 2022. The IDS provides the roadmap for sequencing of planning, design, construction and operations of both federal and state projects related to Everglades restoration.

20 Oct 2022

Operation Blue Roof Deadline Extended Through Nov. 1

The last day residents can apply for Operation Blue Roof has been extended through Nov. 1 for homeowners in Lee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Collier counties affected by Hurricane Ian.

19 Oct 2022

USACE requests RSVPs for in-person BBSEER Project Delivery Team Meetings on Oct. 26 and 27, with a virtual option

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District requests RSVPs for two back-to-back in-person Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meetings for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Project study on Wednesday, October 26, and Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the FAU Davie Campus at 3200 College Avenue, Davie, Florida, 33314. There will also be a virtual option available for those unable to attend in-person.

18 Oct 2022

Operation Blue Roof at full production, still time to apply and protect your home

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof program is in full production, installing about 800 blue roofs per day, providing homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian a temporary solution that protects their property, and allowing them to remain in their home as they continue to recover. The deadline to apply is Oct. 23.

12 Oct 2022

Corps extends public comment period for proposed dredging and material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project

In the wake of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the region, Jacksonville District has extended the public comment period for its its proposed Finding of No Significant Impact and draft Environmental Assessment for maintenance dredging and dredged material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project at Port Miami, in Miami Dade County, Florida, from Oct. 19 until Nov. 3, 2022.