9 Apr 2026

Dredging project to stabilize Little River Inlet jetty begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, will start dredging the Little River Inlet in Horry County. Staff expect to start dredging on April 13. The operations and maintenance project will remove about 65,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal in the federal navigation channel and use that material to stabilize the northern jetty.

18 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.

9 Mar 2026

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.

27 Feb 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites public to community meetings for proposed SC Highway 22 Extension

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to a series of community meetings for the proposed South Carolina Highway 22 Extension (SC-22 Extension) in Horry County, South Carolina. The purpose of these meetings is to inform the public of the project’s Preliminary Alternatives and proposed screening criteria being prepared as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed SC-22 Extension.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Updates include new memos from the ASA (CW). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District highlights potential for improved support for its Regulatory, Contracting and Navigation missions

10 Feb 2026

New but experienced leader officially takes senior civilian role at Charleston Army engineering office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Charleston District promotes Dan Klingshirn to the Senior Civilian and Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM) position, Feb. 8. He had been acting in the role since July 2025 when the previous senior civilian, Lisa Metheney, retired.

6 Feb 2026

USACE Completes North Myrtle Beach Renourishment; Work to Begin in Myrtle Beach

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, has completed sand placement in the City of North Myrtle Beach as part of the Grand Strand Renourishment Project and will soon begin work in the City of Myrtle Beach.

9 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

8 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

11 Jul 2025

Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring assumes command as the USACE Charleston District’s 91st District Engineer and commander

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 91st commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mainwaring assumed command from Major Patrick Ripton during a ceremony officiated by Brigadier General Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE.