Dec 30, 2004
Kwanzaa Screensaver Available
Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated each year between December 26 and January 1 with each day is focused on the Seven Principles. African Americans come together and celebrate the fruits of their labor over the past year. Click here to download the Kwanzaa screensaver and learn more.

Dec 6, 2004
Comment Period Extended for MISP, Guidance Memoranda and Pre-CERP Baseline until Jan 10th
The comment period for master implementation sequencing plan (misp), guidance memoranda and pre-cerp baseline has been extended to January 10, 2005.

Nov 30, 2004
View the Live Webcast of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting Dec 1, 2004
To view the live web cast of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting click the link under hot topics on their homepage (see image) 1 Dec 2004 (8:30 am-5:30 pm).

Nov 23, 2004
Programmatic Regulations Guidance Memoranda and Pre-CERP Baseline Draft Documents Available
As part of the consultation process required by the programmatic regulations, these draft documents containing the six guidance memoranda and the pre-CERP baseline have been made available for review by agencies and the public.

November 19, 2004
Final Draft MISP Available for Download (Updated)
The CERP Programmatic Regulations call for the development of a Master Implementation Sequencing Plan (MISP) that "includes the sequencing and scheduling for implementation of all of the projects of the Plan, including pilot projects and operational elements, based on the best scientific, technical, funding, contracting, and other information available."

View the the Final Draft MISP. Comments are due by December 10, 2004.

Nov 16, 2004
Picayune Strand Restoration Project (formerly known as Southern Golden Gate Estates) Final PIR/EIS Available for Public Review and Comments
Click here for more information or view or download the integrated Final Project Implementation Report (PIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project. The 30-day comment period from 19 November - 19 December 2004 is the final public review and comment period for this document.

November 15, 2004
Master Recreation Plan Final PgMP Available for Download
The Master Recreation Plan (MRP) Final Program Management Plan (PgMP) is now available.

November 10, 2004
November Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) Meetings
Agendas are available for download and viewing for the upcoming RPDT meetings on November 22 & 23.

November 9, 2004
Picayune Strand Restoration Project (Southern Golden Gate Estates) Division Engineer's Letter Available for Download
The purpose of this project is to restore and enhance the wetlands in southern Golden Gate Estates and in adjacent public lands by reducing over-drainage. Implementation of the restoration plan would also improve the water quality of coastal estuaries by moderating the large salinity fluctuations caused by freshwater point discharge of the Faka Union Canal.

November 5, 2004
Draft MISP Available for Download (Updated)
The CERP Programmatic Regulations call for the development of a Master Implementation Sequencing Plan (MISP) that “includes the sequencing and scheduling for implementation of all of the projects of the Plan, including pilot projects and operational elements, based on the best scientific, technical, funding, contracting, and other information available.”

As discussed at the October Working Group meeting the DRAFT MISP is now available.

October 25, 2004
State Announces Plan to Accelerate Everglades Projects
Accelerating Everglades restoration has remained a major priority for the implementing agencies since the restoration plan was approved by Congress. Streamlining processes and consolidating staff efforts into Regional Project Delivery Teams have produced some degree of success. Read the full article.

October 21, 2004
Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Final Pilot Project Design Report (PPDR) and Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
Read or download the reports: References three CERP pilot projects using the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) technology: the Lake Okeechobee ASR Pilot Project, the Hillsboro ASR Pilot Project, and the Caloosahatchee ASR Pilot Project.

Oct 1, 2004
New CERP Report:
Read or download the Sept-Oct 2004 issue of the CERP Report, a monthly e-newsletter on the on community outreach initiatives of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

Sept. 29, 2004
Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) Meeting Update
The agenda items for the Sept. 28 South RPDT meeting (cancelled due to Hurricane Jeanne) will be added to the agenda for the Oct. 2004 SRPDT meeting. Watch for future updates regarding dates and locations for both South and Central RPDT meetings on this website.

September 15, 2004
Quality Assurance Systems Requirements (QASR) Manual Available
Read or download the Quality Assurance Systems Requirements (QASR) manual which lays out the protocols and procedures for environmental data gathering activities for the implementation of CERP.

August 12, 2004
National Academy of Sciences Posts Provisional Membership of Independent Scientific Review Panel
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). NAS has posted a provisional membership of independent scientific review panel for review and public comment.

August 6, 2004
Chief of Engineers signs Indian River Lagoon - South Report for CERP!
Read or download the final report, press release and addendum.

July 29, 2004
New CERP Report:
Read or download the July-August 2004 issue of the CERP Report, a monthly e-newsletter on the on community outreach initiatives of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

July 22, 2004
Draft Final Project Management Plan
The draft final project management plan for Melaleuca Eradication and Other Exotic Plants has been posted for download and review.

July 8, 2004
Initiation of Regional Project Delivery Teams
Corps and SFWMD announce the initiation of Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDTs) Meetings for CERP.

June 29, 2004
Fact Sheet: Picayune Strand (Southern Golden Gate Estates) Hydrologic Restoration
Review the current status of the second CERP project to make its way through the final stages of reviews and public comments before submittal for Congressional authorization. Review and download this newly updated fact sheet in English and Spanish.

June 29, 2004
Final Progam Management Plan for LOW
The final program management plan for Lake Okeechobee Watershed has been posted for download and review.

June 15, 2004
Press Release:
Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior and State of Florida partner with National Academy of Sciences on Everglades Restoration.

June 7, 2004
Presentations: to WRAC on MISP & Banding, ICU and Regional Project Delivery Teams
View or download the presentations delivered on June 3, 2004 by Dennis Duke, USACE, Jacksonville District to the Water Resource Advisory Commission (WRAC). Topics include: Master Implementation Sequencing Plan (MISP) & Banding, Initial CERP Update and Regional Project Delivery Teams.

May 14, 2004
Southern Golden Gate Estates Draft PIR/EIS Available for Review and Comments
View or download results of the integrated draft Project Implementation Report (PIR)and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for SGGE Hydrologic Restoration. The comment period is 14 May 14 - 28 June 2004.

May 6, 2004 Independent Scientific Review of the IRL-South PIR View or download results of the Independent Scientific Review panel report on the IRL-S Project Implementation Report. The public/agency comment period ends June 7, 2004.

April 30, 2004
Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Draft Pilot Project Design Report (PPDR) and Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Read or download the reports: References three CERP pilot projects using the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) technology -- the Lake Okeechobee ASR Pilot Project, the Hillsboro ASR Pilot Project, and the Caloosahatchee ASR Pilot Project.

April 20, 2004 Fact Sheet: Indian River Lagoon–South Review the current status of the first CERP project to make its way through the final stages of reviews and public comments before submittal for Congressional authorization. Review and download this newly updated fact sheet.

April 20, 2004
IRL South Final PIR and Supplemental EIS
The results of the IRL South Feasibility Study produced a final Project Implementation Report (PIR) which is now available for download.

Mar 22, 2004
CERP Monitoring and Assessment Plan (MAP)
The CERP Monitoring and Assessment Plan (MAP) prepared by REstoration, COordination and VERification (RECOVER) is available for download and review.

Mar 22, 2004
Interagency Modeling Center PMP
The approved Interagency Modeling Center Program Management Plan has been posted for review.

Mar 15, 2004
CERP Annual Report - January 2004
Prepared by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the report is now available for review.

Feb 26 , 2004
General Reevaluation Report (GRR) for Tamiami Trail
The GRR for Tamiami Trail (non-CERP project) is available for public review on the USACE Jacksonville District website. The GRR for Tamiami Trail is part of the Modified Water Deliveries (MWD) to Everglades National Park Project.

Mar 1, 2004
Master Recreation Plan Final Draft Program Management Plan
The Master Recreation Plan (MRP) Final Draft Program Management Plan (PgMP) is now available for download, review and public comment.

Feb 26 , 2004
Business Opportunies: March 2, 2004 Architect-Engineer Workshop
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host an Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contracting Workshop on March 2, 2004 in Miami Florida.

Feb 9 , 2004
Comprehensive Plan Interim Goals & Targets Report is posted for Review and Comments:
Read or download the report: Recommendations for Interim Goals and Interim Targets for the Comprehenive Everglades Restoration Plan: Indicators and Prediction Methods

Feb 3 , 2004
New Community Outreach in Action Newsletter:
Read or download the Fall-Winter 2004 issue in English or Spanish.

January 30, 2004
Press Release:
Workshop on Programmatic Regulations Requirements for Everglades Restoration to be Held February 11  - read the press release.

January 29, 2004
New CERP Report:
Read or download the Jan-Feb 2004 issue of the CERP Report, a monthly e-newsletter on the on community outreach initiatives of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

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