2 Jul 2026

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

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.

30 Jun 2026

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

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.

28 May 2026

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

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.

21 May 2026

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

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.

4 May 2026

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

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.

19 Mar 2026

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

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.

6 Mar 2026

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

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.

23 Feb 2026

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

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.

15 Jan 2026

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

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.

14 Jan 2026

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

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.