15 Aug 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts public meetings on revised setback guidance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host a series of four public meetings to explain revised setback guidance to be used in the review of structures proposed for placement along certain federal channels.

12 Aug 2013

District supports local STEM initiative

In an effort to pique the interest of middle school students toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines, Jacksonville District partnered with Mentoring Families and Kids, Inc., (MFK) at the Second Annual STEM Camp, held at the University of North Florida, June 28.

25 Jul 2013

Cleanup progresses at Pinecastle Jeep Range

Cleanup is progressing on the Pinecastle Jeep Range Formerly Used Defense Site, Orlando, Fla., where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working to complete the clearance of World War II-era munitions and munitions debris remaining from past Department of Defense training and demonstrations.

23 Jul 2013

New survey vessel brings enhanced capability to support district missions

The Florida II is a 62-foot aluminum hydrofoil-assisted catamaran hydrographic survey vessel that was built to Corps specifications by All American Marine and commissioned in February 2013. The

18 Jul 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold public meetings on Port Everglades Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will hold two public meetings Tuesday, July 23rd at the Broward County/Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Palm Room A, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderalde, Fla., to discuss the release of the draft tentatively selected plan for Port Everglades Harbor.

12 Jul 2013

Demolition scheduled on former Pinecastle Jeep Range

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that demolition of several small munitions is scheduled on the former Pinecastle Jeep Range Monday morning, July 15.

11 Jul 2013

Lionfish continue to populate, pose threats to coral reefs

Their dorsal spines and zebra-like bodies may draw one in for a closer look. Commonly used in aquariums for show, the invasive lionfish has made its way from the South Pacific and Indian Oceans to the east coast. In the past decade, they’ve been rapidly expanding from Florida to North Carolina, as well as the Caribbean.

10 Jul 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resumes work at former Pinecastle Jeep Range

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District has resumed work at the Pinecastle Jeep Range Formerly Used Defense Site, Orlando, Fla.

2 Jul 2013

Enjoy Your Holiday, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

1 Jul 2013

Jacksonville District prepares for potential emergency

The exercise tested the COOP plan, which identifies critical actions that must continue in the event the district’s headquarters building was no longer inhabitable because of fire, flood or some other event.