Wilmington District News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host Public Meetings on Long-Term Maintenance and Environmental Planning for Morehead City and Wilmington Harbors

Press Operations — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:25:58 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, will host a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the development of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for Morehead City Harbor and Wilmington Harbor.

Memorial Day Weekend Water Safety Alert: Low Water Levels and Increased Hazards

Press Operations — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:38:21 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is urging visitors to use caution this Memorial Day weekend due to lower-than-normal water levels across its lake projects in North Carolina and Virginia.

US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Update on Ongoing Drought Conditions and Reservoir Operations

Press Operations — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District hosts a weekly Water Management Stakeholder Call to provide a detailed briefing on current hydrology, weather forecasts, and project-specific operations.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:44:43 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

USACE Wilmington District to Host Public Scoping Meeting for Proposed Water Supply Reallocation at John H. Kerr Reservoir

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, is initiating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to evaluate a proposed water supply storage reallocation from the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:51:20 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

Corps of Engineers Monitoring Low Water Conditions at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir

Press Operations — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:31:42 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is closely monitoring low water conditions at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir due to ongoing dry conditions across the Roanoke River Basin. Although there may have been periods of rainfall near Kerr Reservoir, lake elevation depends on rainfall and inflows across the entire Roanoke River Basin. Much of the basin has experienced below-normal precipitation, resulting in reduced inflows into the reservoir.

Opportunity to Enter into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District - W. Kerr Scott Lake

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities and Non-Profit Entities interested in entering into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of collaboratively managing designated recreation areas at W. Kerr Scott Lake. CCSCMAs may be established for an initial term of up to ten (10) years, with an additional five (5) option years available without further competition.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

Opportunity to Enter into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District-Philpott Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:51:11 GMT

Opportunity to Enter into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District-Philpott Lake

Carolina Beach CSRM renourishment begins this week

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:44:00 GMT

Work is set to begin on the coastal storm risk management (CSRM) project at Carolina Beach next week. Here is the information you will need to know when navigating which parts of the beach will be open or closed.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Awards Maintenance Dredging Contract for Rollinson and Silver Lake in North Carolina

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:46:32 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District is pleased to announce the award of a contract for the maintenance dredging of the Rollison Channel and Silver Lake Harbor projects in North Carolina.

USACE Wilmington to hold a public meeting for the Wilmington Harbor 403 Letter Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:26:16 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District completed the draft Letter Report and draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This document is now available for review on our website: https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Dredging/Wilmington-Harbor/Wilmington-Harbor-403-Letter-Report-and-EIS/

Wilmington District’s Hurricane Helene Team Earns National Innovation Award for Recovery Efforts

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:26:39 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (SAW) and Louisville District (LRL), have been nationally recognized for its innovative use of technology during Hurricane Helene recovery operations.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Announces Temporary Closures at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, continues to evaluate temporary closures and reduced services at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir due to significant staffing shortages and ongoing construction projects.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District awards contract for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Maintenance Dredging

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:53:42 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, announced the award of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) Maintenance Dredging contract to Southwind Construction Corp for $8,494,481.

USACE awards two Regional Harbor Dredging contracts

Press Operations — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (USACE Wilmington), recently awarded two contracts for the maintenance dredging of key regional harbors to support the nation's economy and maintain national security.

Town of Surf City receives signed Chief’s Report for US Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management project

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT

On July 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline.

USACE Wilmington Awards Contract for Essential Wilmington Harbor Maintenance Dredging

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:19:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – July 2, 2025 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (USACE Wilmington), is pleased to announce the award of a contract for the Wilmington Harbor Anchorage Basin and Mid-River Maintenance Dredging. The contract has been awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company, for $17,116,750.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District to host public meeting on Princeville Flood Risk Management

Press Operations — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:17:00 GMT

Wilmington District, USACE will host a public information meeting to gather input and provide an update on ongoing efforts for the flood risk management project in Princeville, North Carolina.