2 Dec 2015

Jacksonville District hosts Minister of Chinese Water Resources on a tour of America's Everglades

A delegation of senior water management officials from the People’s Republic of China, including the Minister of Water Resources, toured the Everglades with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partner agencies. The group discussed processes and progress in the United States’ largest ecosystem restoration program.

14 Jan 2013

Federal, state partners celebrate completion of key component in Everglades restoration

Federal and state partners celebrated the completion of a key component in improving freshwater deliveries to the southern end of the Everglades ecosystem Jan. 11 in Homestead, Fla., at the C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project Dedication Ceremony.

12 Oct 2012

Lt. Gen. Bostick visits the Everglades

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), visited the Everglades October 10, 2012 to see the restoration work being performed by the Jacksonville District and their partnering agencies. "USACE has one of the largest environmental restoration and sustainability roles in the federal government, and the Everglades restoration is our largest project of this kind," said Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "After viewing first-hand the enormous challenges facing Everglades restoration and meeting with our partners in this effort, I am absolutely convinced that working together, we can achieve restoration goals and improve this ecological treasure for future generations."

18 Jul 2012

USACE achieves major construction milestone at Tamiami Trail

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District reached a major milestone for the Tamiami Trail Modifications project was reached shortly after midnight July 13, 2012 as the first concrete pour on the bridge deck was completed.

27 Jun 2011

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District to host Everglades Restoration workshop

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will host a public workshop June 28 on the Combined Operational Plan (COP).