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December

3 Dec 2020
Indian River Lagoon South restoration project on track for June 2021 completion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District’s multi-billion dollar Indian River Lagoon South (IRL-S) construction of the C-44 component is due for completion June 2021.
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.
July

1 Jul 2014
Congress authorizes eight Jacksonville District projects
Eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District projects that will provide critical infrastructure to local ports and ecosystem restoration efforts in Florida received approval as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014, which was signed by President Barack Obama June 10.

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RT @USACEWilmington: One of the largest debris removal missions in NC history is complete. 🔹 9M+ cubic yards removed 🔹 23 counties supporte…

RT @StPaulUSACE: In celebration of our 250th anniversary we #TBT to December 15, 1941, eight days after the attack on #PearlHarbor, when th…

Support continues in response to back-to-back atmospheric rivers impacting most of Western Washington. Shown: @SeattleDistrict's Emergency Management deliver flood-fighting materials in Pacific, WA, such as HESCO barriers, a sandbag machine and sandbags, Dec. 10. https://t.co/qtKmjb1cAk

In response to recent atmospheric rivers impacting the Pacific NW and Puget Sound, we're supporting local and county officials with technical assistance, sandbags & construction support when requested. Shown: @SeattleDistrict Emergency Management employees in Auburn & Sumner, WA. https://t.co/dIKSM6c9Nu

RT @asacivilworks: Assistant Secretary Telle attended a ribbon-cutting for the new I-ATLAS facility at Stennis Intl. Airport in @HancockCou…

Share this jingle with your friends and family to remind them that wearing life jackets can help them stay safe and return home safely. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns https://t.co/V26qYqYt4P

RT @USArmy: Today we remember the 2,403 service members killed and 1,178 wounded at Pearl Harbor. We will continue to honor them by stayin…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: 🏁 We've completed the largest annual dredging operation on the #GreatLakes! 👷 We've dredged approximately 600k cubic ya…

RT @AlaskaCorps: Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, commander of the USACE - Alaska District, served as the commander of the Pacific Palisades emergen…

Going on a water adventure? It’s important to know if there are low-head dams in your local waterway! Low-head dams can be dangerous for people on the water, so we published a website to provide information on where these dams are located. Learn more: https://t.co/IRMx4WvOH6 https://t.co/TZf9hIhhWw

RT @asacivilworks: Today, Assistant Secretary Telle is announcing the release of $155 million to the Corps of Engineers to continue remedia…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: Progress at Vermilion Harbor's east pier is moving along nicely! We’re laying cut stone on top of the gravel that was a…

When out enjoying your favorite waterway this winter, be prepared for what might happen. Wear a properly fitted life jacket, dress in layers for the water temperature (not the air temperature), and take extra clothing in case what you are wearing gets wet. @PleaseWearIt https://t.co/RQ0OJuy3H5

RT @USACE_Buffalo: @USACEHQ @USACELRD @CityVermillion @eriemetroparks @LCMetroParks @LCGov @sanduskyregistr @DailyVermilion Repairs to thes…

RT @ArmyCorpsNAD: Our @europedistrict continues to deliver projects across #Europe. The latest project is a new Squadron Operations Facili…

Cold water doesn’t give second chances. Even strong swimmers can struggle to survive after falling in. Protect your story and the people waiting for you by wearing a properly fitted life jacket whenever you’re in, on, or near the water. #PleaseWearIt! https://t.co/gK3okP4c9G

Happy Thanksgiving! Even turkeys know how to stay safe this Thanksgiving! Before you head out on the water, grab your life jacket so you can come home to those you love. Enjoy the holiday season, safely. #PleaseWearIt https://t.co/MqxZThUOsk

RT @StPaulUSACE: The #FargoMoorheadDiversionProject is one of the largest ongoing projects in the country and the first private partnership…

RT @USACERockIsland: Work continues on the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program Lock & Dam 22 Fish Passage. This first of it's k…

RT @USACEBaltimore: ⚓ Dredging operations are underway in Ocean City, Maryland, where we're engaging @USACEWilmington’s dredge MURDEN to re…

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21 Oct 2020
Federal and State Partners Celebrate CEPP South Groundbreaking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the S-333 water control structure in western Miami-Dade County, bringing together members of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to celebrate the first contract for the Central Everglades Planning Project, a project designed to improve flows south to Everglades National Park.
14 May 2020
Corps opens public comment on Picayune Strand Restoration Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District opens public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) regarding construction of features of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project (PSRP). Comments are due June 12, 2020.
14 May 2020
Corps opens public comment on Picayune Strand Restoration Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District opens public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) regarding construction of features of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project (PSRP). Comments are due June 12, 2020.
9 Apr 2020
Chief of Engineers signs Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project report
The Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed a key ecosystem restoration report April 8, 2020, that allows Congress to consider the project for future authorization. Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), signed the Chief of Engineers Report for the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project (LRWRP). The project, part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), is the culmination of a planning effort that the Jacksonville District began in 2015 with the support of the South Florida Water Management District and other representatives from federal, state, local, and tribal governments, stakeholder groups, and the public at large.