5 Nov 2020

The Dredge Merritt: Maintenance and Repairs

The dredge Merritt is finally back in the water at the North Carolina State Shipyard after routine maintenance. For the past month the crew has been busy replacing and updating steering systems, painting, replacing gear, cleaning fuel tanks, and repairing corrosion. This period of repairs has been very successful and beneficial to the vessel.

29 Oct 2020

Protecting "the kidneys" of the environment

The Corps of Engineers Wilmington District regulatory office has many important responsibilities and one of those essential responsibilities is that of defining and protecting wetlands.

21 Oct 2020

Sustainable Rivers Program: Improving Our River Basins

The Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) is a 22-year partnership between the US Army Corps of Engineers

14 Sep 2020

Periodic Inspection and Periodic Assessment of Island Creek Dam

The USACE Dam Safety Program is critical to ensuring the integrity and viability of dams so that

3 Sep 2020

B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake Replaces a 40-year-old Emergency Flood Gate

In August 2020, B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake replaced a 40-year-old emergency flood gate in order to protect land and communities adjacent and downstream from the lake.

17 Mar 2020

Memo from the Director of Contracting re: COVID-19

For USACE Contractors, As the Director of Contracting for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, I wanted to personally reach out to all of you and let you know that we are actively monitoring the situation in regards to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Attached is the guidance we received on planning for potential Novel Coronavirus Contract Impacts.

11 Feb 2020

The Importance of Dredging the Oregon Inlet

USACE Wilmington Public Affairs staff visited the Dredge Merritt while it was conducting operations on the Oregon Inlet.