ALT The Florida Division of Emergency Management operates the state's central Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Tallahassee which is currently activated at Level 1 (Full Scale Activation) in response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Photos by: USACE Public Affairs Specialist Mark Rankin

ALT The Florida Division of Emergency Management operates the state's central Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Tallahassee which is currently activated at Level 1 (Full Scale Activation) in response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Photos by: USACE Public Affairs Specialist Mark Rankin

ALT The Florida Division of Emergency Management operates the state's central Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Tallahassee which is currently activated at Level 1 (Full Scale Activation) in response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Photos by: USACE Public Affairs Specialist Mark Rankin

ALT The Florida Division of Emergency Management operates the state's central Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Tallahassee which is currently activated at Level 1 (Full Scale Activation) in response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Photos by: USACE Public Affairs Specialist Mark Rankin

ALT The St. Augustine Back Bay Feasibility Study Public Webinar is cancelled for October \u2013 please stay tuned for a follow-on date!\n\n#USACE #JacksonvilleDistrict #CityofStAugustine #StAugustine

ALT The St. Augustine Back Bay Feasibility Study Public Webinar is cancelled for October \u2013 please stay tuned for a follow-on date!\n\n#USACE #JacksonvilleDistrict #CityofStAugustine #StAugustine

ALT Listening to our stakeholders and educating the public! USACE provided an update at the Captains for Clean Water Rendezvous today in Jensen Beach, Fla.

ALT Listening to our stakeholders and educating the public! USACE provided an update at the Captains for Clean Water Rendezvous today in Jensen Beach, Fla.

ALT Listening to our stakeholders and educating the public! USACE provided an update at the Captains for Clean Water Rendezvous today in Jensen Beach, Fla.

ALT Listening to our stakeholders and educating the public! USACE provided an update at the Captains for Clean Water Rendezvous today in Jensen Beach, Fla.

ALT Maj. Cory Bell, Deputy Commander for South Florida, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provided an update on planning and current operations across Broward and Palm Beach counties at the recent Water Resource Task Force meeting. Bell highlighted ongoing efforts for Coastal Storm Risk Management, which is aimed at reducing the risks from coastal storms, erosion, and related hazards, while enhancing the resilience of communities and ecosystems. He provided updates on the Broward County Water Preserve Areas, the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project and Port Everglades.

ALT The Jacksonville District, alongside the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Weeks Marine and Mote Marine Laboratory, celebrated completion of the third periodic renourishment of the Venice Beach Shore Protection Project.\nThe project restored approximately 3.2 miles of shoreline.

ALT The Jacksonville District, alongside the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Weeks Marine and Mote Marine Laboratory, celebrated completion of the third periodic renourishment of the Venice Beach Shore Protection Project.\nThe project restored approximately 3.2 miles of shoreline.

ALT The Jacksonville District, alongside the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Weeks Marine and Mote Marine Laboratory, celebrated completion of the third periodic renourishment of the Venice Beach Shore Protection Project.\nThe project restored approximately 3.2 miles of shoreline.

ALT The Jacksonville District, alongside the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Weeks Marine and Mote Marine Laboratory, celebrated completion of the third periodic renourishment of the Venice Beach Shore Protection Project.\nThe project restored approximately 3.2 miles of shoreline.

ALT We look forward to seeing you all at this year's Trunk or Treat!

ALT Attention all concerned boaters! Notice to Navigation: 2026-016\nTorry Island Bridge Closure | EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2026 to December 22, 2026 \n\n\uD83D\uDD17 https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2026-015-Expected-Closure-of-WP-Franklin-and-Ortona-Locks-for-Major-Maintenance/

ALT W.P. Franklin Lock will be closed to all traffic for dewatering and major maintenance from Jan. 4, 2027 - Mar. 1, 2027.\n\nOrtona Lock will be closed to all traffic for dewatering and major maintenance from Mar. 1 to Apr. 30. https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2026-015-Expected-Closure-of-WP-Franklin-and-Ortona-Locks-for-Major-Maintenance/

ALT Intermittent closures at the St. Lucie Lock to conduct maintenance on the automated Manatee Protection System: Read more here: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2026-019-Intermittent-Closures-at-the-St-Lucie-Lock-Dam/

ALT https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2026-018-Caloosahatchee-River-C-43-lower-than-normal-Channel-Depths-between-Locks/

ALT There will be intermittent closures at the St. Lucie Lock to conduct maintenance on the automated Manatee Protection System, to ensure we maintain zero risk to local wildlife and remain compliant with safety protocols, lock operations must pause lock operations whenever this system is offline. We recognize this disrupts planned travel on the waterway and appreciate your patience.

ALT The St. Lucie Lock is now operational and will open beginning at 0700 on Saturday, September 5, 2026.\nTo stay informed, concerned, boaters should contact the Lock Master on Main VHF radio channel 13 or (772) 287-2665, (863) 662-9148 for any concern.

ALT USACE South Florida Deputy Commander Maj. Cory Bell shared updates at the County Coalition on the Central & Southern Florida Project, a USACE system managing flood control, water supply, saltwater intrusion prevention, & ecosystem protection across parts of central & south FL.

ALT USACE South Florida Deputy Commander Maj. Cory Bell shared updates at the County Coalition on the Central & Southern Florida Project, a USACE system managing flood control, water supply, saltwater intrusion prevention, & ecosystem protection across parts of central & south FL.

ALT USACE South Florida Deputy Commander Maj. Cory Bell shared updates at the County Coalition on the Central & Southern Florida Project, a USACE system managing flood control, water supply, saltwater intrusion prevention, & ecosystem protection across parts of central & south FL.

ALT The St. Lucie Lock will be closed for the next few days while repairs continue due to the lightning strike in mid-August.\nConcerned boaters should contact the Lock Master on Marine VHF radio channel 13 or 772-287-2665, 863-662-9148 for any concerns.

ALT More than 150 people joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Regulatory Division for a Regulatory Transformation Workshop in Fort Lauderdale. \n\nRead all about the event here: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4588742/usace-jacksonville-district-hosts-regulatory-transformation-workshop-in-fort-la/

ALT Visit the USACE Jacksonville District RECOVER website to learn more about the water supply performance measures: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/Ecosystem-Restoration/RECOVER/RECOVER-Performance-Measures/

ALT Visit the USACE Jacksonville District RECOVER website to learn more about the water supply performance measures: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/Ecosystem-Restoration/RECOVER/RECOVER-Performance-Measures/

ALT Congratulations to Karla Garcia, the 2026 Excellence in Contracting Awards Program Procuring Contracting Officer of the Year. Garcia was recognized for her exceptional leadership and contracting expertise supporting the accelerated completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir. In less than nine months, she executed and negotiated more than $2 billion in contract modifications, helping achieve more than $400 million in cost savings while advancing the project\u2019s planned completion to 2029. Her technical excellence, mission focus and commitment to improving acquisition processes exemplify the highest standards of Army values and contracting professionalism. \nCongratulations, Karla, on this well-deserved national recognition!

ALT Congratulations to Juan Sanchez-Bulted, named the 2026 Excellence in Contracting Awards Program Administrative Contracting Officer of the Year. As the area engineer and lead administrative contracting officer for the $5.7 billion Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Program, Sanchez-Bulted led a 62-person project delivery team and contract administration office supporting one of the nation\u2019s most complex civil works projects. His leadership contributed to the execution of more than $2 billion in contract modifications, more than $400 million in validated cost savings and the accelerated delivery of critical infrastructure. His contracting expertise, workforce mentorship and commitment to mission execution have established a strong standard for excellence across USACE. \nCongratulations, Juan, on this outstanding national achievement!\n