"None of the implementing agencies can accomplish restoration by acting alone," said Brig. Gen. C. David Turner, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Commanding General, at the Everglades Coalition Conference Jan. 6 in Fort Myers, Fla. "The Corps will continue to work alongside our cost share partner, the South Florida Water Management District, to maximize federal and state resources to deliver on-the-ground benefits."
Corps emphasizes momentum, collaboration at annual Everglades conference
The importance of aligning priorities and maintaining momentum were key discussion points for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leadership who spoke about ongoing efforts to restore America's Everglades during the 32nd Annual Everglades Coalition Conference in Fort Myers, Florida Jan. 5-8, 2017.
Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation program manager Mike Rogalski pauses for a question while observing work at the Culvert 12 job site near Pahokee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is replacing more than two dozen water control structures, commonly known as “culverts” to reduce risk of failure of the 143-mile earthen dike that surrounds Lake Okeechobee in south Florida.
Corps continues rehabilitation efforts at Herbert Hoover Dike
Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation program manager Mike Rogalski pauses for a question while observing work at the Culvert 12 job site near Pahokee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is replacing more than two dozen water control structures, commonly known as “culverts” to reduce risk of failure of the 143-mile earthen dike that surrounds Lake Okeechobee in south Florida.
(Left to right) Augusta, Georgia Mayor Hardie Davis Jr.; Maj. Gen. John B. Morrison Jr., commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon; U.S. Army Cyber Command and Second Army Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns; Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning; Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of U.S. Army Cyber Command and Second Army; Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and John Garlington, president of B.L. Harbert International, turn the first shovelfuls of earth in a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of construction on the Army Cyber Command Complex at Fort Gordon, Ga., Nov. 29, 2016.
Groundbreaking marks 'leap forward' for Army cyberspace operations
FORT GORDON, Ga. -- The Army took a major step toward the future when Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning joined Army Cyber Command and Second Army commander Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone and other dignitaries Tuesday to break ground on the construction of a new Army Cyber Command Complex here.
Backfilling operations are being conducted as part of the Kissimmee River Restoration project. When completed, the project will restore more than 44 miles of the historic Kissimmee River, restore more than 40 square miles floodplain, and slow the flow of water into Lake Okeechobee.
Corps advances efforts to restore America's Everglades
Backfilling operations are being conducted as part of the Kissimmee River Restoration project. When completed, the project will restore more than 44 miles of the historic Kissimmee River, restore more than 40 square miles floodplain, and slow the flow of water into Lake Okeechobee.

Latest News Stories

Corps continues rehabilitation efforts at Herbert Hoover Dike

As 2016 turns into 2017, staff at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District continue the monumental task of rehabilitating the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee in south Florida.
Published: 1/5/2017

Corps of Engineers coastal recovery operations underway following Hurricane Matthew

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District employees are supporting coastal assessment and recovery work throughout Florida in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Published: 10/21/2016

Savannah District teams up to keep commerce flowing

SAVANNAH, Ga. – While many Savannah residents clogged roads returning home following Hurricane Matthew last week, a small group worked to ensure a major artery into the city — the Savannah River – remained clear.
Published: 10/21/2016

Frequently Accessed Links

Contact Us

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
600 Forsyth St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8801
(404) 562-5011