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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events.

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October

27 Oct 2020
Corps groundbreaking ceremony kicks off Everglades restoration construction projects
MIAMI, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for the Central Everglades Planning Project South, a project designed to restore more natural flows through the heart of the Everglades and improve water flows south to Everglades National Park.
December

29 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.
July

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.

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24 Apr 2020
Corps continues flows from Lake O, supports firefighting in Everglades National Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will continue flows from the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) to the Caloosahatchee estuary at a 7-day average rate of 457 cubic feet per second (cfs). Flows to the St. Lucie estuary remain at zero cfs as measured at the St. Lucie Lock and Dam (S-80). Releases are made in a pulse pattern which begin on Saturday. In addition, our partners at the South Florida Water Management District have coordinated with the Corps as they mobilize pumps and modify water management operations to help control a wildfire in Everglades National Park.

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USACE will be at BEYA February 13-16 in Baltimore Maryland. When Zahria Mundy attended the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) conference, she had no idea it would be the turning point in her career. Learn more: https://t.co/R0p2Ami3uv

USACE will be at BEYA February 13-16 in Baltimore Maryland. When Zahria Mundy attended the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) conference, she had no idea it would be the turning point in her career. Learn more: https://t.co/R0p2Ami3uv

RT @StPaulUSACE: #TBT to January 21, 1867, when Maj. Gouverneur Kimble Warren recommends money be appropriated by Congress for a lock and d…

RT @StPaulUSACE: #TBT to January 21, 1867, when Maj. Gouverneur Kimble Warren recommends money be appropriated by Congress for a lock and d…

RT @usacetulsa: Engineers & natural resource specialists from Tulsa District hosted two stations at STEM Fest 2025 at the Chota Conference…

RT @usacetulsa: Engineers & natural resource specialists from Tulsa District hosted two stations at STEM Fest 2025 at the Chota Conference…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: Local and federal agencies, including Los Angeles County, the U.S. Environmental Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engine…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: Local and federal agencies, including Los Angeles County, the U.S. Environmental Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engine…

RT @ArmyERDC: Researchers at the Geotechnical and Structures Lab are testing new methods to recoat expeditionary airfield mats that reduce…

RT @NashvilleCorps: 🚧 #NashvilleCorps is replacing outdated transformers installed in 1957 at Old Hickory Dam with 2 advanced models design…

RT @USACE_FortWorth: #OTD in 1980 deliberate impoundment began at Granger Lake. The photo is from construction at the lake in 1975. https:/…

RT @USACE_FortWorth: #OTD in 1980 deliberate impoundment began at Granger Lake. The photo is from construction at the lake in 1975. https:/…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: Maj. Gen. Kim Colloton, deputy commanding general with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, left, greets Paul Krekorian,…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: Maj. Gen. Kim Colloton, deputy commanding general with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, left, greets Paul Krekorian,…

RT @USACERockIsland: It's cold throughout the District, really cold! BUT it won't last forever! Make summer plans now at https://t.co/7KMQH…

RT @USACERockIsland: It's cold throughout the District, really cold! BUT it won't last forever! Make summer plans now at https://t.co/7KMQH…

Counties include: Ben Hill, Brooks, Candler, Dodge, Jenkins, Laurens, Lowndes, McIntosh, Montgomery and Screven. Photos by Christopher Rosario 2/2 https://t.co/J4Nlc26jmf

Counties include: Ben Hill, Brooks, Candler, Dodge, Jenkins, Laurens, Lowndes, McIntosh, Montgomery and Screven. Photos by Christopher Rosario 2/2 https://t.co/J4Nlc26jmf

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors load, process and haul vegetative debris in Mcintosh County, Georgia, January 17, 2025. #USACE is working with local, state and federal agencies to remove vegetative debris from ten Georgia Counties affected by Hurricane #Helene. 1/2 https://t.co/uzZv7wRoY1

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors load, process and haul vegetative debris in Mcintosh County, Georgia, January 17, 2025. #USACE is working with local, state and federal agencies to remove vegetative debris from ten Georgia Counties affected by Hurricane #Helene. 1/2 https://t.co/uzZv7wRoY1

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