The Okeechobee gourd is an endangered plant found nowhere else in the world. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) biologist J. Lee Martin explains the agency's role in its preservation. USACE is charged with surveying and monitoring the region's sensitive ecosystems, and the gourd is a key focus. To ensure this unique species is protected, USACE collaborates closely with its local, state, and federal partners.
JACKSONVILLE Fla. (21 February 2025) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post, hosted an Engineering Career Day event at the downtown Jacksonville Main Library.
JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Nov. 26, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has worked to maintain a vital refuge for manatees at Faka Union, a move that complements its mission to restore the Everglades ecosystem while safeguarding vulnerable wildlife.