Wilmington District News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $7 Million Contract for Snow’s Cut Shoreline Stabilization

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District announced today a contract award for critical bank stabilization along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) at Snow’s Cut in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District Publishes Final Letter Report and Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed 403 Wilmington Harbor Deepening

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, in partnership with the State of North Carolina, acting through the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA), is advising Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and the public, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that a notice of availability (NOA) was published in the Federal Register conveying that a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) evaluating proposed transportation improvements for the Wilmington Harbor Navigation Project, is now available to the public.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers receives approval to advance Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project toward construction

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:57:20 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, has received approval to use previously appropriated Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (DRA19) construction funding for the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, allowing the district to move forward with the next phase of project implementation.

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.