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  • USACE, SC Ports Authority partner to study navigation improvements for North Charleston Terminal

    CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and South Carolina Ports Authority officially launched a new feasibility study today aimed at evaluating navigation improvements along the upper Charleston Harbor.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Lower Charleston Harbor maintenance dredging

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, will soon begin maintenance dredging in the lower Charleston Harbor to ensure the federal navigation channel remains safe, reliable, and fully operational for commercial and military vessels. Dredging operations are scheduled to commence this month, with estimated completion by next fall.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Georgetown Harbor Dredging

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, announced today, Aug. 19, the completion of the Georgetown Harbor maintenance dredging project, restoring safe and reliable depth to the area's vital federal navigation channels in Georgetown, South Carolina.

  • Charleston District completes $72 million Grand Strand renourishment project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, completed its Grand Strand Renourishment project along the South Carolina coast Aug. 15. This $72 million project strengthens coastal storm protection for the region and helps preserve the infrastructure and $12.5 billion tourism-driven economy.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins Surfside Beach, Garden City beach renourishment project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, started the final phase of its Grand Strand Renourishment project in the South Carolina coast area on July 3. The critical coastal protection work in Surfside Beach and Garden City, South Carolina, is estimated to be complete by the end of August.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgetown County and City of Georgetown to Host Public Meeting on Harbor Dredging

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, partner Georgetown County and the City of Georgetown will host a public meeting June 30, 2026, to discuss upcoming maintenance dredging in Georgetown Harbor.

  • Army engineers complete review, move pump station plan forward

    Army engineers complete a required environmental review for upgrading a pump station in Charleston that will help reduce flooding in the Medical District. Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined the project would not have significant environmental impacts, clearing an important milestone so the City of Charleston and USACE can continue advancing the pump station rehabilitation.

  • New Senior Civilian Takes the Helm at the Charleston District

    For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects while building a culture recognized across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Corps of Engineers: Navigating Puerto Rico's Maritime Future

    Every safe arrival and departure from the numerous harbors in Puerto Rico is made possible by a team of professionals working quietly but relentlessly to ensure Federal navigation channels are open, secure, and ready for whatever comes next. To ensure the continued safety of these harbors, in July 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District Operations Branch – in partnership with the Charleston District – carried out hydrographic surveys at the Harbors of Ponce, Mayagüez, and Arecibo. These surveys were not just routine; they were a vital part of the Corps’ mission to maintain safe navigation and interstate commerce across the region.

  • Media Advisory: Incoming USACE Charleston District leader assumes command July 11

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District will welcome its incoming commander at a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, the District’s 91st commander, will assume command from Major Patrick Ripton. The ceremony will be officiated by Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE.