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News Release Archive

1 Oct 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Awards Maintenance Dredging Contract for Rollinson and Silver Lake in North Carolina
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.
19 Sep 2025
USACE Wilmington to hold a public meeting for the Wilmington Harbor 403 Letter Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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/
17 Sep 2025
Wilmington District’s Hurricane Helene Team Earns National Innovation Award for Recovery Efforts
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.
17 Sep 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Announces Temporary Closures at John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir
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.
17 Sep 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District awards contract for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Maintenance Dredging
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.
26 Aug 2025
USACE awards two Regional Harbor Dredging contracts
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.
21 Jul 2025
Town of Surf City receives signed Chief’s Report for US Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management project
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.
2 Jul 2025
USACE Wilmington Awards Contract for Essential Wilmington Harbor Maintenance Dredging
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.
30 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District to host public meeting on Princeville Flood Risk Management
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.
19 May 2025
Contract award: maintenance dredging of the Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar will benefit Oak Island beaches
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded a contract for the maintenance dredging of the Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar.