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Neuse River Basin Study Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, has prepared and is seeking public comments on the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) for the Neuse River Basin Flood Risk Management study. The Draft Report addresses the draft recommendations for potential federal actions to reduce risk and damages caused by flooding along the Neuse River and its tributaries. The Draft Recommended Plan proposes multiple nonstructural measures including structure elevation and flood proofing. This feasibility study was authorized by House Resolution 2532 and adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the United States House of Representatives on July 23, 1997.

Use the links below to download the public notice and notice of availability of this study report for public and agency review, draft report/EA and draft technical appendices.

Written comments pertinent to the proposed work should be submitted to: 

Ms. Teresa Young, Environmental Lead, or Mr. Jim Medlock, Project Manager

Email: nrbfrm@usace.army.mil

Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment

Public Information Meeting – Held May 10, 2022 - Available Documents for Download

A virtual public information meeting was held on May 10, 2022, to present the draft Recommended Plan to help reduce flood risk within the Neuse River Basin and address participant’s questions.  The meeting presentation and recording are available for download from the following links:

·      Meeting presentation

·      Meeting recording

Additional questions and formal comments concerning the draft Recommended Plan should be sent to the nrbfrm@usace.army.mil.