15 May 2026

South Florida Community members explore USACE lock during educational tour at W.P. Franklin South

ALVA, Fla. (May 15, 2026) — Residents from the Cascades at Riverhall community visited the W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area yesterday for an educational tour highlighting recreation opportunities, environmental stewardship and the critical role of the lock along the Okeechobee Waterway.

29 Apr 2026

Balloon debris removal effort at Lake Okeechobee supports environmental stewardship mission

LAKE OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (April 22, 2026) — A small team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District removed dozens of pieces of debris from Lake Okeechobee during a targeted cleanup effort, underscoring the growing environmental impact of balloon releases on Florida’s waterways.

5 Mar 2026

Future Engineers in Action: Northeast Florida students tackle real-world challenges at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day

Nearly 100 students from Northeast Florida schools tackled real-world engineering challenges while learning from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers professionals, industry partners, and universities during National Engineers Week. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Aaron Church)

3 Mar 2026

Steady Hands Behind Critical Infrastructure: Larbi Kandil Leads Asset Management for Jacksonville District

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (Mar. 3, 2026) Behind every functioning lock, dam, facility, and survey vessel in the Jacksonville District is a complex system of maintenance, planning, and stewardship. Helping ensure those assets remain safe, reliable, and mission-ready is Larbi Kandil, District Asset Manager and Chief of the Asset Management Section within the Multi-Projects Branch, Operations Division.