U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

01/27/2023

COL James, Booth, Jacksonville District commander, presented this morning as part of a panel at the Everglades Coalition Conference. The panel discussed progress in Everglades Restoration projects.

01/26/2023

An early morning adventure in today. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Deputy Commander for South Florida, Lt. Col. Todd Polk, joined our partners from the South Florida Water Management, Audobon Society, staffers from Senator Marco Rubio's office and Representative Carlos Gimenez’s offices and others to break ground on the Taylor Slough Flow Improvement Project. Today is day one of the Everglades Coalition Conference and this was the first event to kick off the meeting. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Antilles Office (USACE photos by Jennifer Brande)

01/25/2023

USACE celebrates Herbert Hoover D**e Rehabilitation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Clewiston, Florida: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3276863/usace-celebrates-herbert-hoover-dike-rehabilitation-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/

01/25/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District celebrated the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Rehabilitation project in Clewiston, Fla. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lake Okeechobee. This project is an essential component of Florida’s future.

01/25/2023

Herbert Hoover D**e Rehabilitation Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District celebrates the completion of the Herbert Hoover D**e Rehabilitation Project during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Clewiston, Fla.

01/25/2023

Earlier this evening Commander COL James Booth and Deputy Commander for South Florida LTC Todd Polk, and Jacksonville team members were recognized by elected officials from the City of at a reception hosted at the Charles E. Wetherald Youth Center to celebrate the completion of the **e Rehabilitation Project and Ribbon Cutting tomorrow morning.

01/24/2023

Join us live on Facebook as we celebrate the completion of the Herbert Hoover D**e Rehabilitation Project on Wednesday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m.!

01/24/2023

Join us for a virtual BBSEER Project Delivery Team Meeting where we will be talking about sea level rise on Wed. February 1, 1-4: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3275577/usace-announces-virtual-bbseer-project-delivery-team-meeting-on-february-1/

01/21/2023

Join us live on Facebook as we celebrate the completion of the Herbert Hoover D**e Rehabilitation Project on Wednesday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m.!

01/20/2023

USACE Begins Increased Lake Okeechobee Releases

Due to Lake Okeechobee's continued high water level, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will begin to increase releases from the lake.

MORE: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3273822/usace-begins-increased-lake-okeechobee-releases/

01/20/2023

The Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) authorizes USACE to plan, design and construct small scale projects under existing program authority from Congress.

Local governments and agencies may request USACE to investigate potential water resource issues.

https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/CAP/

01/19/2023

Are you interested in permits currently under review by ? Do you want notification on the status?

Notices include Florida, Antilles, Emergencies, Special Issues, and Administrative Penalty.

Sign up to receive our public notices, here: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Public-Notices/

01/16/2023

As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, let us continue to live up to the standard he set, ensure his legacy lives on, and rise together to meet the challenges that remain.

01/14/2023

Join us for an Industry Day for the Port Everglades Navigation Improvement Project!

The Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to attend a Port Everglades Industry Day to inform the reef mitigation community on the history and status of the project, including a general understanding of various mitigation components and numbers of organisms. Items discussed include coral nurseries, artificial reefs, and other mitigation actions; and obtaining mitigation community feedback. Click on the link to sign up, review questions for the industry, and confirm attendance.

https://sam.gov/opp/9bebacd9b364446fbe6d8a3bbc5e53b5/view

01/12/2023

NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS:
W.P. Franklin Lock one day closure for maintenance Jan. 18

Learn more:
https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2023-01-WP-Franklin-Lock-one-day-closure-for-maintenance/

01/12/2023

Team along with hosted two-day planning charrettes focusing on the Central and South Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study. Day one was held at the Broward County Government Center and day two was held at the Museum of Discovery and Science. The conversations were plentiful and comments, notes and further discussions will ensure the South Florida region remains strong and environmentally sustainable.

01/12/2023

The continuing DoD theme for the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Observance is “Remember! Celebrate!
Act! A Day On…Not A Day Off,” in commemorating Dr. King and supporting a national day of public service.

Dr. King wrote the ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ speech while visiting Bimini, Bahamas. On April 3, 1968, Dr. King delivered this speech at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee:

“Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand
with a greater determination. And let us move on in these
powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it
ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better
nation.”

Dr. King’s speech delivered a powerful message, and although
his life was tragically taken soon after, to this day,
continues to echo the importance of togetherness, readiness,
determination, and opportunity—traits long upheld by the DoD
invaluable key workplace values.

01/11/2023

01/10/2023

Join us for an Industry Day for the Port Everglades Navigation Improvement Project!

The Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to attend a Port Everglades Industry Day to inform the reef mitigation community on the history and status of the project, including a general understanding of various mitigation components and numbers of organisms. Items discussed include coral nurseries, artificial reefs, and other mitigation actions; and obtaining mitigation community feedback. Click on the link to sign up, review questions for the industry, and confirm attendance.

https://sam.gov/opp/9bebacd9b364446fbe6d8a3bbc5e53b5/view

01/10/2023

Now that cold weather is here, take a moment to consider the following tips from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency:
- Maintain fireplaces/chimneys
- Keep heaters steady and away from flammables
- Keep fire extinguishers close by

01/09/2023

Col. James Booth, Jacksonville District Commander and Ms. Nancy Sikes-Kline, Mayor of the City of St. Augustine, sign a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the St. Augustine, Florida Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study today.

01/09/2023

MONDAY MOTIVATION.

01/05/2023

Murphy retires from Jacksonville District, lauded for his savvy leadership

(News Story) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District recognized Jerry Timothy “Tim” Murphy, deputy district engineer for programs and planning in a retirement ceremony highlighting his impactful career at the district headquarters. Also a link with comments from the ceremony are posted.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District recognized Jerry Timothy “Tim” Murphy, deputy district engineer for programs and planning in a retirement

01/03/2023

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for an Industry Day for the Port Everglades Navigation Improvement Project! Details at the link: https://sam.gov/opp/9bebacd9b364446fbe6d8a3bbc5e53b5/view

01/01/2023

As we say goodbye to another great year in the Jacksonville District, we reflect on all the fantastic moments had at our Corps’ lakes, recreation areas and projects. Thank you to all our employees, volunteers and those who deployed in support of hurricanes and disasters. We look forward to sharing more of these moments with you all as we welcome 2023!!

12/29/2022

Reminder and updated Hybrid Meeting Information for C&SF Flood Resiliency Study Planning Charettes 9:30 to 3:30, Jan. 11-12 in Fort Lauderdale & online: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/CSFFRS/ South Florida Water Management District Broward County Government Miami-Dade County Government Palm Beach County

12/24/2022

From our JaxStrong family to yours, wishing you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from the U S Army Corps of Engineers!

Happy Holidays from the U S Army Corps of Engineers!

12/22/2022

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for an Industry Day for the Port Everglades Navigation Improvement Project! Details at the link: https://sam.gov/opp/9bebacd9b364446fbe6d8a3bbc5e53b5/view

12/21/2022

Jacksonville District Holiday Greetings 2022

Season's greetings and warm Holiday Wishes are extended from our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District family to yours. Essayons! #coljamesbooth U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Antilles Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

12/21/2022

Holiday Greetings from our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Antilles Area office, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Happy Holidays and Essayons! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Antilles Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters

12/20/2022

12/20/2022

The Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program in Jacksonville is the one of the largest in USACE.

Find out more about the FUDS program here: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/FormerlyUsedDefenseSites/

Pictured: Soldiers train for WW II in Fla.

12/20/2022

‼️SEPARA LA FECHA‼️
🗓️Jueves, 2 de febrero de 2023 ✅
📍Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico
💡Panorama de la Construcción en Puerto Rico para el 2023 🇵🇷
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

12/19/2022

Jacksonville District Holiday Message

From our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District families to yours, we hope you enjoy this holiday season. Happy Holidays and Essayons! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Antilles Office

12/19/2022

Join us Jan 11-12 for C&SF Flood Resiliency Study planning meetings in Fort Lauderdale. Virtual and in-person options available. Learn more at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3250145/usace-holding-csf-flood-resiliency-study-planning-meetings-jan-11-12-in-fort-la/

12/19/2022

We lead the way in ecosystem restoration - one of the most aggressive environmental restoration programs in the world, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. It is USACE's single largest ecosystem restoration effort.

Learn more: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/

12/16/2022

Did you know? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains 12,000 miles of U.S. inland waterways. Inland waterways carry the equivalent of 51 million truck trips per year!

Jacksonville District is responsible for 900 of those inland miles!

Learn more: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/

12/15/2022

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District honored its retiring deputy district engineer for Programs and Project Management, Tim Murphy in a ceremony at the district headquarters to recognize his impactful career and unique blend of humble, balanced and caring leadership. Tim, thank you for more than 35 years of faithful and dedicated service to the district, Corps of Engineers, and the nation. He was celebrated throughout the region, district and most recently in Puerto Rico while touring projects. Congratulations on your retirement and we will miss you! (USACE photos by Mark Rankin)
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12/15/2022

Need to report a sunken vessel or marine debris? The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission's maintains a database of known derelict vessels that have been previously been reported or documented. Contact them at [email protected] or at 1-850-488-5600.