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    USACE commander signs Chief's report for Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Project

    USACE Commander signs Chief's report for Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Project

    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla. July 30, 2022) – Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress.
  • Col. Brandon L. Bowman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at the Jacksonville Center for The Performing Arts Jacoby Symphony Hall in Jacksonville Fl., July 26, 2025.   Bowman takes command of established in 1884, is the second largest civil works district in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with an area of responsibility that encompasses the state of Florida. The district leads the Corps’ single largest ecosystem restoration project – the restoration of America’s Everglades. Annually, it processes an average of 10,000 regulatory actions, more than any other USACE district. It has constructed, operates, and maintains more than 30 percent of the nation’s total shore protection projects and more than 125 miles of renourished beaches. (U.S. Army Photo by Brigida I. Sanchez)

    Bowman assumes command of Jacksonville District

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (July. 26, 2024) – U.S. Army Col. Brandon L. Bowman assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District today during a Change of Command ceremony at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall.
  • Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study workshops

    Jacksonville District engages Daytona Beach community at FRM Feasibility Study workshops

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 17, 2024) - More than 70 Daytona Beach residents converged on the John H. Dickerson Community Center July 16 to attend afternoon and evening presentations and discussion workshops hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, for the City of Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study.
  • Dr. Joseph V. Trahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trahan & Associates, conducts a mock interview with Elisa Bilbao, a Civil Engineer, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Virgin Islands/ Puerto Rico during a Strategic Communications and Media skills training evolution. The three-day training session is part of a year-long class with the Jacksonville District Leadership Development Program. (USACE photo by Peggy Bebb)

    Jacksonville District Leadership Development Program seeks students for a transformative Journey

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- (July 11, 2024) In a world constantly changing, the need for visionary leaders has never been greater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District’s Leadership Development Program embarks on a transformative journey that empowers Corps employees with skills, insights, and resilience to lead with purpose, drive impactful change while cultivating them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
  • Kavin Carter Lead Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District reminds everyone to practice water safety and wear your life jacket. (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

    Jacksonville District encourages visitors to practice water safety

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 3, 2024) - During the Independence Day holiday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is urging the public to prioritize safety. With increased water recreation, fishing at area lakes and beach goers, it is vital to follow safety guidelines to help prevent accidents.