16 Jan 2022

Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary: A landmark legacy

A dredge, appropriately named Dredge Charleston, a daily crew of 53 workers, and heavy earthmoving equipment worked 24 hours a day for seven weeks constructing a landmark legacy of the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening project: the restoration of Crab Bank. Crab Bank is a bird sanctuary located in the Charleston Harbor near the shoreline of the Old Village in Mount Pleasant.

15 Oct 2021

Honored to expand final resting place for nation's fallen heroes

The Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration honors the military service of our nation's Veterans by providing a dignified burial and a lasting memorial for our nation’s heroes. With over 150 national cemeteries across the country, creating a final resting place and commemorating their extraordinary service to our nation is a top priority for the NCA.

27 Nov 2019

Hurricane Hugo: 30 Years Later

As a Sullivan’s Island resident, every weekday I cross the Ben Sawyer Bridge to head to work at the

27 Nov 2019

Saving Time and Money

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers permits are necessary for essentially any work, including construction

22 May 2019

DDPM 10 Year Update

As we celebrate this ten year milestone, we wanted to reflect on our senior civilian leadership. Our

12 Dec 2018

Assisting Georgetown and Pawleys Island

Georgetown County had an agonizing wait for the flood waters headed their way after Hurricane

16 Aug 2017

Myrtle Beach Renourishment Project Begins

Bulldozers and pipes are among the visitors to the Grand Strand this summer. But just as other

14 Jun 2017

The Winning Jackpot Prize Payoff

Georgetown County hit the jackpot when dredged material from the Charleston District’s navigation

24 Mar 2017

Winning the dredging lottery

How often do we head to the beach and stop at a gas station on the way to buy a drink and a lottery

18 Mar 2016

Dredging the AIWW

The humming of a 1,200 horsepower diesel engine, pipes running in the middle of the channel, and a