Dec 28, 2005
Site 1 Impoundment Revised Draft PIR/EA Available for Review. Comments due by Feb 6, 2006

Dec 19, 2005
The Draft System Operating Manual is available for review and public comment

Dec 19, 2005
CERP System-wide Performance Measure Report posted for RECOVER review. Comments due Jan 16, 2005

Dec 14, 2005
The Everglades National Park Seepage Management Final Program Management Plan (PMP) is Available for Review and Download

Dec 12, 2005
ASR Headquarters Approval Memo and EIS Record of Decision signed

Dec 7, 2005
Tamiami Trail Feature of Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park Project, Final RGRR/SEIS Available for Review and Comments on USACE Jacksonville Website

Dec 6, 2005
The L-30 Seepage Management Pilot (formerly L-31N SMP) Draft PMP is Available for Public Review and Comments

Nov 18, 2005
View the current Project Status Reports for all in-process CERP Projects.

Nov 8, 2005
ASR PPDR/Record of Decision was signed

Oct 3, 2005
CERP Survey Monuments Application Available Online

Oct 21, 2005
Regional Project Delivery Team Meetings replaced by Working Group Meetings for agency and public participation

Oct 13, 2005
Chief of Engineers Signs Picayune Strand Restoration Report for CERP

Oct 3, 2005
Presentations and Minutes from the Sep 27th Central RPDT Meeting are Available

Oct 3, 2005
Presentations and Minutes from the Sep 27th Central RPDT Meeting are Available

Oct 3, 2005
CERP Survey Monuments Application Available Online

Sept 28, 2005
The Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs Draft PIR/EIS is Available for Public Review and Comments

Sept 13, 2005
Sept 27th Central Regional Project Delivery Team Meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District will hold a Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) meeting for the Central Florida Region.

This meeting will be viewable live on the web, along with the ability for viewers to e-mail questions and comments to staff during the meeting. 

Sept 6, 2005
Public Workshop on Tamiami Trail
A public workshop for Tamiami Trail has been announced. For more information click here.

Aug 22, 2005
Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park Project, Tamiami Trail Feature Draft RGRR/SEIS Available for Review and Comments
View or download results of the Draft Revised General Reevaluation Report and Second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (RGRR/SEIS) on the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park project, Tamiami Trail feature. The comment period ends October 11, 2005.

Aug 11, 2005
Lakes Park Restoration Final PMP
The final Project Management Plan for the Lakes Park Restoration project has been posted for download and review.

Aug 1, 2005
Central RPDT Meeting Presentations
View or download the Central RPDT meeting presentation from the July 27th meeting.

July 14, 2005
New CERP Report:
Read or download the Jul-Aug 2005 issue of the CERP Report, a monthly e-newsletter on the on community outreach initiatives of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

July 13, 2005
Increased Releases from Lake Okeechobee
Read or download the press release.

June 8, 2005
New Format for Regional Project Delivery Team Meetings!
The format for the RPDT meetings have been updated to better serve the public. Regional meetings will now alternate each month. In addition, all scheduled meetings will be available for viewing by live web cast. A link will be available before each meeting for live viewing at www.evergladesplan.org

June 19, 2005
Agenda updated for the June 28th South RPDT Meeting
View or download the updated draft agenda, or get directions to the meeting.

May 6, 2005
Public Comment Period for Final Draft Guidance Memoranda
The federal notice for CERP Guidance Memoranda was published today in the Federal Register. The public is invited to review and comment on the final draft . We will accept comments until June 6, 2005.

April 28, 2005
Guidance Memoranda and Pre-CERP Baseline Documents
Final drafts of the Guidance Memoranda and the Pre-CERP Baseline Documents posted for public review.

April 18, 2005
The Corps Celebrates Earth Day in Minority Communities
Join Us to Celebrate Earth Day 2005 - Birds and Books, Soaring to New Heights! Get more information about these events:

African American Research Library & Cultural Center in Broward County

North Dade Regional Library in Miami-Dade County

April 14, 2005
Updated Agenda and Directions Posted for the April Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) Meetings
Get the updated agenda and directions for the upcoming combined RPDT meetings on April 26, 2005.

April 11, 2005
Agenda Available for the April Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) Meetings
The draft agenda is available for download and viewing for the upcoming combined RPDT meetings on April 26, 2005.

MISP 1.0 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." The MISP 1.0 has been updated and is now available.

View the MISP 1.0

March 18, 2005
Interim Goals and Interim Targets
RECOVER has finalized its Recommendations for Interim Goals and Interim Targets. The recommendations have been provided to the Corps of Engineers, Department of Interior, and the South Florida Water Management District.

Mar 17 , 2005
RPDT Meeting Directions
Directions to the RPDT Meeting on March 22nd meeting are available.

Mar 15 , 2005
En Español:
New Community Outreach in Action Newsletter in Spanish:
Read or download the Winter 2005 issue Spanish.

Feb. 17, 2005
Site 1 Impoundment Draft PIR/EA Available for Review and Comments-- Public Workshop March 1, 2005
View or download the draft Project Implementation Report (PIR) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Site 1 Impoundment Project. The comment period is March 18-April 4, 2005.

Get information on March 1, 2005 Public Workshop.

Feb 3, 2005
Black History Month Screensaver Available
February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926 and recognizes African Americans that have contributed to the community in many ways. Click here to download the Black History Month screen saver and learn more.

January 13, 2005
View Comments Received on the Draft Guidance Memoranda, Draft Pre-CERP Baseline& Draft MISP
Read or download the comments received on the Draft Guidance Memoranda, Draft Pre-CERP Baseline, and the Draft Master Implementation Sequencing Plan (MISP) for the comment period that ended January 10, 2005.

Jan 7, 2005
New CERP Report:
Read or download the Jan-Feb 2005 issue of the CERP Report, a monthly e-newsletter on the on community outreach initiatives of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

February 11, 2005
February Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) Meetings
Agendas and directions are available for download and viewing for the upcoming combined RPDT meetings on Thursday Feb 24, 2005.

January 19, 2005
Date Change for South RPDT Meeting!
The South Regional Project Delivery Team (RPDT) meeting will now be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005. The location and time will remain the same. The change allows for stakeholders and members of the public to attend the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group meeting that will be held on Wednesday, January 26th http://www.sfrestore.org/calendar/012505_wg.html

The Central Regional PDT meeting date, location and time will remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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