20 Dec 2024

REstoration, COordination & VERification announces release of 2024 System Status Report

Jacksonville, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2024) -- REstoration, COordination & VERification (RECOVER) announces the release of the RECOVER 2024 System Status Report (SSR).

12 Dec 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues the Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Automated Injection of Peroxide-Based Algaecide and Phosphorus Sequestration Agent to Control Harmful Algal Blooms and Manage Phosphorus in the C-44 Canal, Lake Okeechobee, Florida.

6 Dec 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues scoping letter for comments on the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Section 203 Study – Broward Basins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District is beginning preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency (Section 203) Study for Broward Basins on behalf of the non-federal interest, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The purpose of the study is to develop strategies for managing inland flood risks in Broward County, Florida, which is critical for enhancing the community's resilience against flood risks. USACE is currently gathering information to define issues and concerns that will be addressed in an analysis to be prepared in compliance with the NEPA.

6 Dec 2024

Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations Begin December 7

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) -Jacksonville District will begin releases under Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations December 7.

4 Dec 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks scoping comments on the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Section 203 Study – Broward Basins (CORRECTED)

- CORRECTED - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping comment period for the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study (Section 203) - Broward Basins, being conducted by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Official NEPA scoping letters will be sent out to agencies and Tribes and published on the project webpage. Comments will be due 30 days from the date of those letters.

26 Nov 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Conservation Efforts to Protect Florida’s Gentle Giants

JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Nov. 26, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has worked to maintain a vital refuge for manatees at Faka Union, a move that complements its mission to restore the Everglades ecosystem while safeguarding vulnerable wildlife.

26 Nov 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues scoping letter for assessment for the Indian River Lagoon South Project

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for the Indian River Lagoon South Project (IRL-S) Recreation Features. IRL-S is a part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project was authorized in Section 1001(14) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Public Law 110-114 and Section 8401(6)2 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, Public Law 117-3263. The purpose of the IRL-S is to provide benefits to the St. Lucie River and Tributary system and this action will provide recreation features at project components.

21 Nov 2024

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discuss Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

Command Navy Region Southeast, Naval Submarine Base (NSB), Kings Bay, GA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, hosted a stakeholder engagement with local, state and federal experts on November 14th, at Crooked River State Park, Ga. to discuss Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) and explore implementation opportunities.

13 Nov 2024

End is near to Sign Up for Army Corps of Engineers’ Free Temporary Roofing

Nov. 14, is the final day to sign up for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof, which provides free temporary roofing for eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in 25 Florida counties.

8 Nov 2024

USACE Visits Seminole County for Free Temporary Roofing Program Sign-ups

SARASOTA, Fla. -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof team will be stationed in Seminole County to help residents impacted by Hurricane Milton apply for temporary roofing, full details below.