18 Jun 2014

Corps to increase flows from Lake Okeechobee to Caloosahatchee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will increase flows from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River to manage lake levels.

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.

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.

1 Oct 2013

Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and recreation areas along Okeechobee Waterway to remain open temporarily during shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will continue full operations despite a lapse in federal funding at its recreation areas along the Okeechobee Waterway.

21 Aug 2013

Corps reduces water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will reduce the amount of water flowing from Lake Okeechobee as a result of falling lake levels, drier conditions and an improving precipitation forecast.

3 Jul 2013

Corps to increase flows from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced increases in flows from Lake Okeechobee for at least the next two weeks.

2 Jul 2013

Enjoy Your Holiday, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

13 Jun 2013

Corps to increase water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced plans to increase the water releases from Lake Okeechobee as part of efforts to manage the rising lake level.

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.