27 Sep 2024

Emergency Permitting Procedures in Effect for Tropical Storm Ernesto in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Effective September 27, 2024, the Jacksonville District is approved to implement emergency permitting procedures to address emergency situations directly resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto, which impacted Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on August 11, 2024, through August 18, 2024. These alternate procedures are authorized until March 26, 2025.

27 Sep 2024

Jacksonville District issues Notice of Availability of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Final Project Implementation Report and Final Environmental Impact Statement (PIR/EIS)

Jacksonville, Fla. Sept. 27, 2024 -- Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this letter constitutes the Notice of Availability of the Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP) Final Project Implementation Report and Environmental Impact Statement (PIR/EIS).

23 Sep 2024

USACE hosts job fair in Clewiston, Fla.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) set to host a job fair in Clewiston, Fla. as the organization seeks to fill multiple positions in south Florida.

23 Sep 2024

Scavone Pleads Guilty to Violating the Rivers and Harbors Act

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida accepted a guilty plea from Mitchell Scavone for constructing numerous docks, mooring piles, and bulkheads in navigable waters of the United States without the authorization of a Department of the Army permit.

12 Sep 2024

USACE Chief of Engineers signs Western Everglades Restoration Plan Report

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report September 11, 2024, for the Western Everglades Restoration Plan (WERP) in a ceremony at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (USACE photo by Corey Lanier)

10 Sep 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, announces date change to virtual informational meeting to address comments from stakeholders and the public regarding USACE and South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) development of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) Operational Plan. The meeting has changed from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4.

9 Sep 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cadet Engineering Internship Program Provides Hands-On Experience for Future Leaders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District once again successfully conducted its annual Cadet Engineering Internship Program, offering a unique and enriching experience for ROTC cadets to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application with invaluable hands-on experience in various engineering and leadership roles.

6 Sep 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Emergency Permit Procedures Following Hurricane Debby in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced that it received authority to issue emergency permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby that affected Florida throughout the week of August 5, 2024.

6 Sep 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Emergency Permit Procedures Following Hurricane Debby in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced that it received authority to issue emergency permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby that affected Florida throughout the week of August 5, 2024.

5 Sep 2024

USACE hosts public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District , will host a virtual informational meeting Sept. 26 to address comments from stakeholders and the public regarding USACE and South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) development of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) Operational Plan.