5 Sep 2014

Port Mayaca lock operators play key role in rescue and rehabilitation of injured manatee

March 15 started like so many other days for Jon Fields, a veteran lock operator at the Port Mayaca Lock & Dam on the east side of Lake Okeechobee in south Florida. As he was performing his pre-operation checks to begin the day, he noticed a manatee along the shore of the lake.

4 Sep 2014

Corps completes construction on first contract for Indian River Lagoon-South project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, completed construction on its first contract for a substantial Everglades restoration project in Martin County, Fla., July 31. The project, known as the C-44 Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) project, is the first component of the multi-billion dollar Indian River Lagoon-South project that will serve a vital role in storing and treating local basin run-off.

28 Aug 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host two Regulatory meetings in U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its final Regulatory Division Open House Wed., Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library, 4607 Tutu Park Mall, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Corps will also host a public meeting Thurs., Sept. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Charles. W. Turnbull Regional Library to discuss the permit application by Coral World, Inc. for construction of a nearshore dolphin exhibit enclosure and landside support and visitor education center.

14 Aug 2014

From a POW wristband, a journey surfaces with many twists

It was an unusual treasure the Stevenson Creek dredging contractor found – a Vietnam-era prisoner of war (POW) wristband. Employees of Gator Dredging of Clearwater, Florida discovered the bracelet when their hydraulic barge’s hose sucked it from the creek during dredging operations.

7 Aug 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks comments on permit application for Lee County beach renourishment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is considering an application by the Captiva Erosion Prevention District for a Department of the Army permit to address erosion through beach renourishment along 6.5 miles of shoreline between Redfish Pass in Captiva and Bowman’s Beach in Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. The Corps issued a Public Notice August 5 and comments are due by August 26, 2014.

6 Aug 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Regulatory Open House in San Juan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host its Regulatory Division Open House Thurs., August 7 at the San Juan Marriott, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Doors open at 8 a.m. and a series of presentations begins at 8:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

24 Jul 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host final 2014 Regulatory Open House events in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host its three final Regulatory Open House events in Florida next week. The events will be held Mon., July 28 at the Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida; Wed., July 30 at the Bay Point Wyndham, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida and Fri., Aug. 1 at the Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida. Doors open at 8 a.m. and a series of presentations begins at 8:30 a.m. The events are free and open to the public.

18 Jul 2014

Army Corps of Engineers focused on protecting Miami Harbor marine life

Miami Harbor is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ first Florida port expansion project to deepen to 50-plus feet, employing some of the highest environmental protection protocols outside of a designated National Marine Sanctuary.

8 Jul 2014

Morey’s ability to communicate through graphics provides invaluable service

Behind the scenes at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, technical writer/editor Patrice Morey is busy working with her teammates to effectively communicate intricate plans through the informational products and graphics she creates and the edits she provides to technical reports.

7 Jul 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host two south Florida Regulatory Open House events

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host two Regulatory Open House events in south Florida this week. The events will be held Wed., July 9 at Hawk’s Cay Resort Florida Keys, 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida and Fri., July 11 at Marriott Harbor Beach, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Each event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a series of presentations. The events are free and open to the public.