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  • May

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE), Dredge MURDEN pumps sand and slurry materials during 24/7 dredge operations in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, April 23, 2025. Dredge MURDEN is clearing critical shoaling by dredging areas that will maintain safe and efficient navigation conditions for military and commercial vessels in the harbor. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MURDEN Dredges Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

    GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA (May 12, 2025)–Waterway Navigation is the U. S Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) earliest Civil Works mission. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, called upon the Wilmington District’s Dredge MURDEN for an innovative mission to help clear critical shoaling to maintain safe and efficient navigation conditions for military and commercial vessels in the harbor.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Deputy Commander, Maj. Matt Westcott leads a team of volunteers from the Jacksonville Jaguars front office to plant bitter panic grass and sea oats along the Duval County Shoreline, near Hanna Park.

    Duuuuuuval's Dynamic Duo: The Jacksonville District and the Jacksonville Jaguars team up to tackle invasive species and plant dune vegetation

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. May, 9, 2025- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District teamed up with the Jacksonville Jaguars to take on invasive species and plant dune vegetation near Hanna Park, as part of the Duval County Shore Protection Project.

  • April

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Project Manager, explains the Nassau County Shore Protection Project to the City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners during their monthly City Commission meeting.

    Nassau County Shore Protection Project leverages in-house engineering expertise to efficiently fortify Fernandina Beach

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (April 1, 2025) - Recently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District awarded an approximately $20 million contract for the second iteration of Fernandina Beach renourishment following Hurricane Nicole, for the Nassau County Shore Protection Project (SPP).

  • February

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District Economist Evan Jonson explains variables under consideration during the Charlotte County Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study to a reporter from The Daily Sun, a Charlotte County publication.

    Teamwork makes the dream work: A South Atlantic Division “fab collab” addresses coastal storm risk management in Charlotte County

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multi-district team from the South Atlantic Division survey storm damages to Manasota Key, Fla. and host public meetings in partnership with Charlotte County Civil Works for the upcoming Charlotte County Coastal Storm Risk Management study.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Commander, Col. Brandon Bowman, spoke to student participants of the Engineering Career Day, an event hosted in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post at the Downtown Jacksonville Main Library.

    Jacksonville District Engineers partner with SAME for Engineering Career Day

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 21, 2025) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post, hosted an Engineering Career Day for area Jacksonville high school students at the Jacksonville Public Main Library.

  • December

    USACE Jacksonville District Combined Federal Campaign Key Workers set the stage for change by spreading the word on how generosity can support the causes you care about. (USACE photo by Ty Erickson)

    Generosity Today Builds a Brighter Tomorrow

    As the 2024 holiday season ends, the spirit of giving is still ongoing. There’s no better way to wrap up your year of charitable donations than to contribute to the Jacksonville District’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) drive.

  • November

    Downstream opening to Faka Union Canal that allows manatees to enter the Manatee Mitigation Feature under the boat barrier.

    USACE Conservation Efforts help Protect Florida’s Gentle Giants

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Nov. 26, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has worked to maintain a vital refuge for manatees at Faka Union, a move that complements its mission to restore the Everglades ecosystem while safeguarding vulnerable wildlife.
  • Operation Blue Roof Recipient Mark Arena, an Army Vietnam Veteran, received the last Blue Roof Install on his home Poinciana, Fla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof construction Nov. 19, 2024, in Poinciana, Fla, marking the end of Operation Blue Roof in Florida that provided temporary roofing protection to homes damaged by Hurricane Milton in 25 counties. The program covered 8,296 roofs, installing about 100 acres of reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting, providing a temporary solution that allowed homeowners to remain in their homes until they can make permanent repairs. Operation Blue Roof, assigned by FEMA and managed by USACE, is a no-cost, free service for homeowners. (USACE video by Mark Rankin)

    USACE’s Operation Blue Roof contractors Install Final Blue Roof in Florida

    POINCIANA, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its contractors commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, installing the final blue roof in central Florida as part of recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. This marks the end of the Operation Blue Roof program that provided temporary roofing protection to Florida homes damaged by Milton. The program covered more than 8,296 roofs and collected 11,502 Rights of Entries (ROES) from multiple counties throughout Florida.
  • USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman and Deputy Engineer, Mr. Howie Gonzalez, meet with city officials on the Volusia County shoreline to see areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study. The CSRM studies determine the harmful impacts of coastal storms by reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and natural resources. The Jacksonville District received Congressional authority to study the shoreline along Volusia County in 2000 and has requested funding to start the study in Fiscal Year 25.

    USACE Commander visits the Volusia County shoreline areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman, Deputy Engineer Howie Gonzalez, and Water Resources Branch Chief Milan Mora met with county and city officials on the Volusia County shoreline to see areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study. The CSRM studies determine the harmful impacts of coastal storms by reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and natural resources. The Jacksonville District received Congressional authority to study the shoreline along Volusia County in 2000 and has requested funding to start the study in Fiscal Year 25. (USACE photo by JP Rebello)
  • USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman and Chief of Water Resources Branch, Mr. Milan Mora meet with City of Daytona Beach Manager, Mr. Deric Feacher to discuss Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study timeline. The Daytona Beach FRM study’s aim is to investigate, analyze and propose alternative mitigation responses to chronic flooding within the study area.

    USACE Commander visits Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study area.

    USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman, Deputy Engineer, Mr. Howie Gonzalez, and Chief of Water Resources Branch, Mr. Milan Mora, meet with City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County officials to discuss the recent Hurricane Milton flooding that occurred within the Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study area. The Daytona Beach FRM study’s aim is to investigate, analyze and propose alternative mitigation responses to chronic flooding within the study area.
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    USACE Recognizes Small Business and Contracting Excellence

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during an awards ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • October

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Deputy Commander, Maj. Matt Westcott, District Commander, Col. Brandon Bowman and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. Graham discuss the Hurricane Milton Blue Roof mission Oct. 29 at the Emergency Field Office in Sarasota, Florida. During Graham’s visit, he recognized several members for their stellar efforts on the Operation Blue Roof program and the general response. He also met with a homeowner from the Sarasota community who recently had a Blue Roof installed. (U.S. Army photo by Brooks O. Hubbard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer)

    Chief of Engineers visits Hurricane Milton-battered Florida

    SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 56th chief of engineers, Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, visited the Sarasota, Florida, area to meet with leaders and volunteers involved with USACE's Hurricane Milton response.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof Program contractors install first blue roof at a record-setting pace, one-week post-storm and one day after the issuance of the notice to proceed, in the wake of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. (USACE photo by Peggy Bebb)

    USACE ‘Blue Roof’ installs begin in Sarasota at record pace

    SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof Program contractors install first blue roof at a record-setting pace, one-week post-storm and one day after the issuance of the notice to proceed, in the wake of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams from the Jacksonville District escorts the Golden State into the Tampa Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor.

    USACE helps restore navigation channels after Hurricane Milton

    TAMPA, Fla- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District senior technical lead, Marty Durkin, outlines structural and non-structural alternatives under consideration in the St. Augustine Back Bay Feasibility Study, designed to ameliorate coastal and inland flooding around the entire municipal area of the city.

    “Essayons Isle”

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Jacksonville District helms the voyage as Skipper, navigating its Intracoastal Waterway to provide a unique, in-person perspective on locations where they, in collaboration with their stakeholder shipmates, are researching the most feasible ways to protect America’s oldest city against coastal flooding.
  • Vernon Boyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, lock leader oversees operations at the Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam at Moore Haven.

    Honoring 50 Years of Service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s rare to find individuals whose careers are marked by longevity and unwavering dedication. Yet, some professionals stand as pillars of stability and commitment. Vernon Boyd is one of those individuals, he recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—50 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

  • September

    FUDS Facts: Discover the environmental clean-up initiative resulting from World War II

    A brief overview of the Formerly Used Defense Site program and the history of how it came to be.
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    Engineering with Nature Reforestation 2-Year Anniversary

    Today marks the two-year anniversary of the first major planting day for the 8.5-acre reforestation project at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area in Alva, FL, as part of the Engineering with Nature (EWN) initiative.
  • Maj. Matt Westcott Jacksonville District Deputy commander presents the Jacksonville District 2024 Leadership Development Program Class with certificates during a graduation ceremony Sept. 12, 2024, at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville’s Town Center in Jacksonville, Fla. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)

    Jacksonville District Leadership Development Program grows leaders through teamwork

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District celebrated the completion and graduation of the 2024 Leadership Development Program Course during a ceremony at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville’s Town Center.
  • Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., incoming commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), receives the USACE colors from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George during the Change of Command for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Sept. 13, 2024. During the Change of Command, Lt. Gen. Graham assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon. The event included a promotion ceremony for now-Lt. Gen. Graham and a retirement ceremony in honor of Lt. Gen. Spellmon. The ceremonies were hosted by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George and conducted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The United States Army Band in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Bernardo Fuller)

    Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.