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  • Generosity Today Builds a Brighter Tomorrow

    As the 2024 holiday season ends, the spirit of giving is still ongoing. There’s no better way to wrap up your year of charitable donations than to contribute to the Jacksonville District’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) drive.

  • Blue Roof Application Mobile Collection Dates Set in Three Florida Counties

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations From Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024: • Manatee County – Lowes, 7335 52nd Pl E, Bradenton, FL 34203 • Hillsborough County – Hillsborough Tax Collector Office, 406 30th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570 • Pasco County – Publix Supermarket, 7838 Gall Blvd, Zepherhills, FL 33541

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cadet Engineering Internship Program Provides Hands-On Experience for Future Leaders

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District once again successfully conducted its annual Cadet Engineering Internship Program, offering a unique and enriching experience for ROTC cadets to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application with invaluable hands-on experience in various engineering and leadership roles.

  • Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Beneficial Use of Dredge Material Study

    Efforts are underway to understand the coastal marsh system surrounding the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

  • USACE Jacksonville District issues NEPA Scoping Letter for North Fork St. Lucie River

    JACKSONVILLE, Florida (July 1, 2024) – The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is beginning a feasibility study and preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for the North Fork St. Lucie River Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 1135 project. The project will focus on oxbow and floodplain restoration on the North Fork St. Lucie River and its associated tributaries. The project is being conducted under Section 1135 of Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 1986. This authority provides for the review and modification of structures and operations of water resources projects constructed by the Corps for the purpose of improving the quality of the environment when it is determined that such modifications are feasible, consistent with the authorized project purposes, and will improve the quality of the environment in the public interest. In addition, if it is determined that a Corps water resources project has contributed to the degradation of the quality of the environment, restoration measures may be implemented at the project site or other locations that have been affected by the construction or operation of the project, if such measures do not conflict with the authorized project purposes.

  • Through the Lens of Duty: Conservation and Education is Key for Jacksonville District Park Rangers

    CLEWISTON, Fla. – (Apr. 16, 2024) Driven by a profound passion for the great outdoors, wildlife, and the environment, natural resource park rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District (USACE) are unwavering in their dedication to conservation and education.

  • Corps extends public comment period for proposed dredging and material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project

    In the wake of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the region, Jacksonville District has extended the public comment period for its its proposed Finding of No Significant Impact and draft Environmental Assessment for maintenance dredging and dredged material placement for the Miami Harbor Navigation Project at Port Miami, in Miami Dade County, Florida, from Oct. 19 until Nov. 3, 2022.

  • USACE Safeguarding Ecosystems in the Antilles - Humacao Natural Reserve, Río Antón Ruíz restoration project

    ANTILLES, Puerto Rico. (April 21, 2022) - Just in time to celebrate Earth Day the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed Río Antón Ruíz, Humacao Natural Reserve restoration project that safeguards its ecosystem.

  • USACE announces BBSEER Project Delivery Team Meeting on November 3

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Project Study on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m.

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

    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.