30 Sep 2013

Two distinguished awards presented for extraordinary recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Debby

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District was presented with two distinguished awards for recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Debby at the recently held Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) annual conference.

25 Sep 2013

Public meeting tonight on Central Everglades Planning Project; Fifth meeting in public meeting series

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will be hosting a public meeting in Homestead tonight to discuss the draft report for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) and give all interested individuals, groups and agencies an opportunity to comment and ask questions.

17 Sep 2013

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day use fees at its more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived. Locations in Florida include W.P. Franklin, Ortona and St. Lucie recreation areas.

6 Sep 2013

Lake Okeechobee: Following the flow

A diagram of Lake Okeechobee, with arrows that show water flowing into the lake from the north and flowing out of the lake to the east, west and south may look simple; however, the reality is much more complex.

6 Sep 2013

Operation Warfighter Program benefits local Soldier, Jacksonville District

A 15-month deployment, especially a first deployment, does not typically involve tours in three

4 Sep 2013

Corps awards contract for HHD improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has awarded a contract to replace two water control structures in Herbert Hoover Dike as part of the ongoing rehabilitation project for the earthen structure surrounding Lake Okeechobee.

28 Aug 2013

South American lizards slither into south Florida

Hailing from South America, the tegu, an exotic lizard, has made its way into the Sunshine State and is now considered to be established in the south Florida region.

23 Aug 2013

Corps further reduces flows from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced another decrease in discharges from Lake Okeechobee that will take effect this weekend.

21 Aug 2013

Corps reduces water releases from Lake Okeechobee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will reduce the amount of water flowing from Lake Okeechobee as a result of falling lake levels, drier conditions and an improving precipitation forecast.

19 Aug 2013

It’s a girl! Kitten born to rescued and released Florida panther

In September 2011, a pair of orphaned five-month-old Florida panther kittens was rescued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists, after their mother was found dead. Too young to survive on their own, they were raised in captivity at White Oak Plantation in Yulee, Fla., with the goal of one day releasing them back into the wild.