18 Jan 2013

St. Lucie Canal between Stuart and Palm City to partially close for construction

There is a scheduled closure of St. Lucie Canal South Fork at the Indian Street Bridge construction zone between Stuart and Palm City in Martin County, Fla. There will be a daily waterway closure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Feb. 18 through March 4, 2013.

8 Jan 2013

Corps announces re-opening of trail section, continues work in other locations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that a section of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail from Moore Haven Lock north to Lakeport was recently re-opened after being closed temporarily during construction. Hikers, bicyclists and other recreationalists can enjoy more than ten miles of newly paved trail on the west side of Lake Okeechobee.

16 Nov 2012

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers issues Programmatic General Permit

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has issued SAJ-99, a Programmatic General Permit (PGP), effective immediately, to the state of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

14 Nov 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety during NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and its Bobber the Water Safety Dog mascot will team up with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race drivers and Bass Pro Shops to promote water safety Nov. 16 prior to the 8 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

7 Nov 2012

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.

1 Nov 2012

Early morning road closure on Tamiami Trail Nov. 5

The eastbound and westbound lanes of Tamiami Trail, State Road 90, U.S. Route 41, near the Tamiami Trail bridge project will be closed during the early morning hours Monday, Nov. 5 from 2 – 2:30 a.m. and 3 - 3:30 a.m.

31 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces Lake Okeechobee water releases

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will reduce discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries beginning Thursday, Nov. 1.

26 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resumes water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has resumed water releases from Lake Okeechobee, after a brief suspension of the discharges for Hurricane Sandy.

25 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily suspends water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has temporarily suspended water releases from Lake Okeechobee as part of its preparations for impacts from Hurricane Sandy.

22 Oct 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts community meeting for Brooksville Army Airfield

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host a community meeting to present the Proposed Plan for the former Brooksville Army Airfield, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m., located at the Hernando County Airport, 15800 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Fla.