Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Federal and State Partners Celebrate CEPP South Groundbreaking

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the S-333 water control structure in western Miami-Dade County, bringing together members of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to celebrate the first contract for the Central Everglades Planning Project, a project designed to improve flows south to Everglades National Park.

Corps announces approval of a planned deviation from Lake O Regulation Schedule to reduce risk from Harmful Algal Blooms

Press Operations — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, announces the approval of a planned deviation from the water control plan for Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Agricultural Area, also known as the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule (LORS 2008), in order to reduce risk from Harmful Algal Blooms.

USACE to begin dredging Intracoastal Waterway near St. Lucie and Jupiter Inlets

Press Operations — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:02:00 GMT

The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will begin dredging sections of the Intercoastal Waterway in the vicinity of St. Lucie Inlet and Jupiter Inlet, in Martin and Palm Beach Counties, on or about Oct. 16, 2020.

Army Corps of Engineers announces Lake Okeechobee Releases

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will start releasing water from Lake Okeechobee today after heavy inflows from the north and rains across the region caused the lake to reach 16.21 feet, a 1.33 foot rise in the past 30 days with six weeks left in hurricane season.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft programmatic agreement for its operations, navigation and shore protection programs in Florida

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:55:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is accepting public comments on its Draft Programmatic Agreement for the Corps’ operations, navigation and shore protection programs in Florida.

Corps announces the second phase of reopenings at recreation facilities

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces a second phase of reopenings starting October 9, at Corps-managed recreation areas along the Okeechobee Waterway that were closed in March to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates alternative permitting procedures in wake of Hurricane Sally

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will initiate alternative permitting procedures throughout affected areas in the State of Florida in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Sally. These alternate procedures will be utilized for a period of 6 months from September 24, 2020, and through March 24, 2021.

Cuerpo de Ingenieros adjudica contracto de construcción de $3.6 millones para el Proyecto de Río Antón Ruíz

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:47:00 GMT

El Distrito de Jacksonville del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), adjudicó un contrato de construcción para el proyecto de Río Antón Ruíz, parte de la Sección 1135 del Programa de Autoridades Continuas en Humacao, Puerto Rico.

Corps awards $3.6 million construction contract for Río Antón Ruíz Project

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District awarded construction contract as part of the Rio Anton Ruiz Restoration Section 1135 of the Continuous Authorities Program (CAP), Humacao, Puerto Rico.

JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT STANDS UP CALL CENTER TO SUPPORT OPERATION BLUE ROOF IN LOUISANA

Press Operations — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:05:00 GMT

Even though Hurricane Laura skirted by Florida with minimal impact, staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District are assisting disaster survivors by providing information on USACE’s temporary roofing program.

Corps announces public scoping meetings and public comment for Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration study

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Feasibility Study. Public scoping comments are due October 1, 2020.

Corps hosts public meeting Aug. 27 with update on Central Everglades Planning Project South Phase

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will host a virtual public meeting Aug. 27 to share information about progress on the Central Everglades Planning Project South (CEPP South) phase via webinar and teleconference.

El Cuerpo de Ingenieros anuncia la firma del Reporte Final para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:05:00 GMT

El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (USACE por sus siglas en inglés), anuncia que el Teniente General Todd T. Semonite, comandante general, ha firmado el “Chief’s Report” para el estudio de reducción de inundaciones del Rio Culebrinas en Puerto Rico. La firma de este informe significa un momento crucial y avanza el proyecto al Congreso para la autorización individual.

Cuerpo de Ingenieros ofrece seminarios web sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:25:00 GMT

El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerá dos seminarios por internet sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El personal del USACE presentará el borrador del Informe Integrado de Viabilidad y el Informe de Evaluación Ambiental que actualmente está disponible para revisión pública.

Corps host Public Webinars on San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will host two public webinars on the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The study team will present the draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment report, which is currently available for public review.

Corps to temporarily close Moore Haven Lock for repairs

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces it will temporarily close the Moore Haven Lock along the Okeechobee Waterway in south Florida for repairs August 8 through 15.

Jacksonville District awards contract to repair Ponce de Leon North Jetty

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:07:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District awarded a $7,015,443 contract July 28, 2020, to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. of Omaha, Neb., for the Ponce De Leon Inlet North Jetty Rehabilitation and Aid to Navigation Replacement Project at Ponce de Leon Inlet in Volusia County, Fla.

Corps prepares for Hurricane Isaias

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias and will continue to inform the public about any changes to operations on Lake Okeechobee, the Herbert Hoover Dike, Corps water control structures, navigation locks, recreation facilities, and post storm damage to federally authorized beaches.

Cuerpo de Ingenieros acepta comentarios públicos sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:48:00 GMT

El Distrito de Jacksonville del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. (USACE por sus siglas en inglés) está aceptando comentarios sobre el Estudio de Manejo de Riesgos de Tormentas Costeras en el área metropolitana de San Juan, Puerto Rico. Personal conduciendo el Estudio ha producido un borrador del Informe Integrado de Viabilidad y el Informe de Evaluación Ambiental que actualmente está disponible para revisión pública en este enlace, www.saj.usace.army.mil/SanJuanMetro.

Corps seeks public comment on San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:43:00 GMT

San Juan, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is seeking comment starting today on the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management Study in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The study team has produced a draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment report, which is currently available for public review on the Study’s page, www.saj.usace.army.mil/SanJuanMetro.