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    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.