18 Sep 2015

Corps of Engineers announces Miami Harbor project completion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District completed construction on the Miami Harbor deepening and widening project, Corps officials announced during a PortMiami ceremony today. The Miami Harbor project is the first Federal navigation project in the southeast built to a 50 feet depth to accommodate today’s shipping needs.

18 Sep 2015

Corps awards contract for dike rehabilitation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has awarded a contract to replace a water control structure within Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) as part of the ongoing rehabilitation project for the earthen structure surrounding Lake Okeechobee.

15 Sep 2015

Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to W.P. Franklin Recreation Area on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

The Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area near Alva on Saturday, September 26. Activities include planting native trees and shrubs.

15 Sep 2015

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide on Sept. 26 in recognition of National Public Lands Day.

11 Sep 2015

Corps awards Indian River Lagoon-South construction contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has awarded a construction contract for the reservoir component of the Indian River Lagoon-South’s C-44 Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) project in Martin County, Fla.

9 Sep 2015

Corps reopens “boat-in” docks at W.P. Franklin Campground

The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened four “boat-in” docks at the W.P Franklin North Campground on the Caloosahatchee River near Fort Myers following the completion of structural repairs.

8 Sep 2015

Corps relocates Antilles office to new location

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that its Antilles Office, located at 400 Fernandez Juncos, has officially relocated to the Angel Ramos Foundation-Annex Building.

2 Sep 2015

Army Corps of Engineers supports new “Every Kid in a Park” recreation initiative

A new presidential initiative, “Every Kid in a Park” will provide all fourth grade students and their families with free admission for a full year to more than 2,000 federally-managed sites nationwide.

28 Aug 2015

Corps temporarily extends operating hours at navigation locks

As Tropical Storm Erika approaches Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

27 Aug 2015

Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District prepares for Erika

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is making preparations for the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika.