America's Everglades was once vibrant, free-flowing "River of Grass," but the thriving ecosystem was reduced by 50 percent over time. The damage was due to development, population increases, economic growth, and the naivety of the environmental impacts. Since the year 2000, when Congress authorized the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners continuously work to restore the right quantity of water, at the right quality, to be distributed to the right place at the right time throughout South Florida.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District's Great Minds in STEM, "College Bowl" team lead, Jose D. Bilbao talks about the challenges of the event and the benefits it provides to engineers entering into the work force. The Corps is committed to teaming with others to strengthen STEM-related programs that inspire current and future generations of young people to pursue careers in STEM fields.

The Jacksonville District end-of-fiscal-year celebration to recognize achievements of Jacksonville District staff and celebrate the success we experienced in FY 2019.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division Commander, Maj. General R. Mark Toy talks about the Great Minds in STEM Conference, Oct. 28, 2019, Lake Buena Vista, Fl. The Corps is committed to teaming with others to strengthen STEM-related programs that inspire current and future generations of young people to pursue careers in STEM Fields.

Jeffrey Fallin, acting chief of operations, of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers South Florida Operations Office, talks about hurricane readiness on Herbert Hoover Dike. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District coordinates closely with Federal agencies, state, local, and tribal government officials in Florida to speed recovery operations from Hurricane impacts.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, civil engineering technician, Gary “Pogo” Campbell, reads the bottom of the Port of Palm Beach channel floor and boat captain William “Skip” Turner ensures it is clear of debris and that its depths are deep enough for large cargo vessels to navigate to their destination. The Corps works closely with our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard and various port authorities to provide survey support upon request and help ensure a quick return to regular port traffic.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers biologists not only cooperate with U.S. government agencies but also assist fellow professionals around the nation and the globe. The Corps delivers innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions to the nation. We are the nation's environmental stewards. To learn more about the Corps Invasive Species Management Program visit us at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/Invasive-Species/Management/

Work is ongoing at the Rio de La Plata flood control project in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The project will extend the western levee and straighten the existing La Plata River, it will also provide scour protection to the existing Dorado Bridge. Construction will happen in three phases over the next two and a half years. A groundbreaking ceremony for this stage of the project took place last April.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Invasive Management Species Branch is committed to providing technical support for the control of invasive species in our national and regional ecosystem restoration program. The alligator weed has invaded many water systems in the South and is slowly working its way westward. The alligator flea beetle is one of the methods that the Corps uses to control the invasive alligator weed. This invasive plant blocks transportation routes, threaten native species and reduces water capacity in our reservoirs. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers biologists not only cooperate with U.S. government agencies but also assist fellow professionals around the country and the globe. The Corps delivers innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions to the Nation.

Heavy equipment machinery is used to remove the temporary sheet pile and earthen plug placed during the construction of the Upper Margarita concrete channel. The temporary measure was used to divert the water from Margarita Channel in order to perform the construction operations safely under dry conditions. The completion of this project will contribute to the flood mitigation on Margarita Channel and surrounding areas. Approximately 60 percent of the sheet pile and earthen plug has been removed to date. May 2, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began diverting water to newly constructed Upper Margarita concrete channel on the west side of Puerto Nuevo River in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The flood control project seeks to alleviate future inundations that affect the important commercial zone as well the as the residential communities of Puerto Nuevo and San Patricio. Construction on the $18.5 million flood control project began in August of 2014 and is expected to be completed later this year.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a career fair that revolutionizes the way we directly appeal to candidates and eliminates competing same-day offers from private employers and other federal organizations found at traditional job fairs.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a career fair that revolutionizes the way we directly appeal to candidates and eliminates competing same-day offers from private employers and other federal organizations found at traditional job fairs.

U.S. Army Capt. Lance Peterson of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha Districts' Rapid Response team explains his role during the demobilization of the two meg- generators at the Palo Seco Power Plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Unified Command Group (UCG), which is comprised of senior representatives from FEMA, USACE, and PREPA, made the decision to cease operation of the temporary power generation units at the Palo Seco site incrementally, March 8, 2019, and decommission the two temporary mega-generators at the Palo Seco site. The demobilization of the mega-generators is a positive step in the ongoing recovery process in Puerto Rico.

B-Roll Package of the restoration of the Palo Seco Power Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 08, 2019, one year and six months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island and knocked down 80 percent of the power grid. The Unified Command Group (UCG), which is comprised of senior representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority worked together to help restore the power plant. Together they decided to cease operation of the two power generation units incrementally and decommission the two temporary mega-generators at the Palo Seco site. The demobilization of the mega-generators is a positive step in the ongoing recovery process on the island. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Public Affairs Specialist Brigida I. Sanchez)

The South Atlantic Coastal Study (SACS) is located within the coastal areas of the USACE South Atlantic Division which includes the states Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and North Carolina. The study will identify the risks and vulnerabilities of those areas to increased hurricane and storm damage as a result of sea level rise, and identify specific and detailed actions to mitigate risks. SACS will proactively address the coastal storm and flood risks of vulnerable coastal populations, property, ecosystems, economies, and infrastructure along the south Atlantic coastline now and into the future. The assessment will apply lessons learned from the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS), a Congressional response and precedent-setting vulnerability and flood risk-reduction study completed for the north Atlantic coastline in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Area Engineer Maricarmen Crespo of the Antilles Area Office, in San Juan, Puerto Rico shares how she built her future with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The US Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will host an industry day in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico on February 26. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 21. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xE994.

El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los E.E.U.U. el Districto de Jacksonville acogerá un Día de la Industria en San Juan, Puerto Rico en el Colegio de ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico el 26 de febrero. Matriculación es el jueves 21 de febrero. Más información en https://go.usa.gov/xE994.

Corps contractors install temporary power to a Hoke County water treatment facility in Raeford, NC, Sept.15. The facility treats 200,000 gal of water that is stored in tank which provides more than 500 county residence with potable drinking water. Hurricane Florence caused major power outages in the county to include this facility. The 120kw generator restored power to the facility, bringing it back on-line to treat the water. (Video by Brooks O. Hubbard IV), USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing environmental stabilization at more than 100 sites across Puerto Rico to restore sites disturbed during the emergency power restoration mission. The Corps is committed to leaving these sites in environmentally-stable conditions.

Lt. Col. Scott Snyder, Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Puerto Rico Recovery, alongside members of his team, wish the U.S. Army a Happy 243rd Birthday from atop one of the environmental stabilization sites being assessed as part of the Corps' enduring mission in Puerto Rico. As of June 14, 2018, the Corps is overseeing the environmental stabilization at more than 70 sites across the island in order to restore the sites disturbed during the emergency power restoration mission.

Paul Armstrong, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Puerto Rico Recovery safety manager, highlights the role of safety and its importance to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria disaster response mission

USACE environmental teams continue to support Hurricane Maria recovery efforts as a part of Task Force Puerto Rico Recovery. The team is monitoring various locations across the island to ensure areas damaged during the power grid restoration effort are restored.

The USACE Bill of Materials, or BOM, Squad continues its support to the citizens of Puerto Rico as the recovery from Hurricane Maria. The BOM Squad is in the process of gathering excess grid restoration materials that the team issued to USACE contractors. The BOM Squad also continues its efforts to support the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority by ordering and issuing the necessary materials to restore the power grid.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico -- USACE staff are currently working at a laydown yard in Caguas, Puerto Rico, May 19, to account for grid restoration materials acquired following damages caused by Hurricane Maria.

CIALES, Puerto Rico – USACE Quality Assurance Inspector and San Francisco District Employee Chuck Hadley supports grid restoration recovery efforts in Puerto Rico May 17. USACE concluded the grid restoration mission May 18 but continue other recovery efforts on the island to include debris removal and the temporary power mission.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contractors work on distribution lines near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Nov. 8, 2017. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $40-million contract to PowerSecure for transmission and distribution line repair, the majority of the work will be for the western and southern regions of Puerto Rico.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been task the Blue Roof Mission to provide temporary roofing to eligible residents in areas of Florida recently effected by Hurricane Irma. Cullum Miller, quality assurance supervisor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, along with other important contributors discuss the process of the mission and the importance of providing Florida residents with this temporary solution. (Video by: Hector Mosley, public affairs, USACE, New York District)