8 Oct 2020

Corps announces the second phase of reopenings at recreation facilities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces a second phase of reopenings starting October 9, at Corps-managed recreation areas along the Okeechobee Waterway that were closed in March to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

30 Sep 2020

Corps awards $81 million in construction contracts for Everglades restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, awarded four construction contracts for ecosystem restoration in south Florida in the past week, valued at more than $81 million. The construction projects include the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands, Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South, and Picayune Strand Restoration Projects, which are components of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

28 Sep 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates alternative permitting procedures in wake of Hurricane Sally

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will initiate alternative permitting procedures throughout affected areas in the State of Florida in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Sally. These alternate procedures will be utilized for a period of 6 months from September 24, 2020, and through March 24, 2021.

22 Sep 2020

Cuerpo de Ingenieros adjudica contracto de construcción de $3.6 millones para el Proyecto de Río Antón Ruíz

El Distrito de Jacksonville del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), adjudicó un contrato de construcción para el proyecto de Río Antón Ruíz, parte de la Sección 1135 del Programa de Autoridades Continuas en Humacao, Puerto Rico.

22 Sep 2020

Corps awards $3.6 million construction contract for Río Antón Ruíz Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District awarded construction contract as part of the Rio Anton Ruiz Restoration Section 1135 of the Continuous Authorities Program (CAP), Humacao, Puerto Rico.

14 Sep 2020

JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT STANDS UP CALL CENTER TO SUPPORT OPERATION BLUE ROOF IN LOUISANA

Even though Hurricane Laura skirted by Florida with minimal impact, staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District are assisting disaster survivors by providing information on USACE’s temporary roofing program.

1 Sep 2020

Corps announces public scoping meetings and public comment for Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Feasibility Study. Public scoping comments are due October 1, 2020.

25 Aug 2020

U.S. Army Corps announces Chief’s Report signing for flood reduction studies in U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commanding general, has signed the Chief’s Reports for two flood damage reduction studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The signing of these reports for the Savan Gut Phase II and Turpentine Run projects, marks a crucial milestone and progresses the proposed projects to Congress for individual authorization.

24 Aug 2020

Corps posts Manatee County Federal Shore Protection Project Supplemental Environmental Assessment for public review and comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is considering design changes to increase the robustness, resiliency and/or reliability of the Manatee County, Florida, Federal Shore Protection Project through minor design refinements, and seeks public comment on a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA).

19 Aug 2020

Corps hosts public meeting Aug. 27 with update on Central Everglades Planning Project South Phase

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will host a virtual public meeting Aug. 27 to share information about progress on the Central Everglades Planning Project South (CEPP South) phase via webinar and teleconference.