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  • December

    Daniel (Dan) Klingshirn serves as the Chief of Planning, Programs and Project Management Division (DPM) and Senior Civilian for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District.

    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.
  • Emily Russell, an occupational health registered nurse (RN) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District checks in on a patient.

    Paging Nurse Emily

    The crisp, early morning air slices through the fog and whips fiercely against the banks of the Cooper River Rediversion Project Dam. As relentless waves crash against the rocks, veterans perched on the Dam banks participate in the annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Day. A fisherman stands tall with rod in hand while his worn boots slip on the slick stones and sends him into a tumble, as he crashes down the steep hill with a thud.

  • June

    Charleston District project managers along with Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (EPR) member review the delineation line at Brosnan Forest.

    Mapping the Future: How wetland mitigation banking balances conservation and progress

    Deep in the heart of the Brosnan Forest located in Dorchester County, towering longleaf pines stretch across the vast 14,400-acre ecological preserve. The air thickens with the scent of pine needles as damp soil softens underfoot. A cacophony of squawks, chirps and calls echo through the air. In constant battle with the glaring and looming sun above, a team of regulatory specialists from the Charleston District push through and navigate the habitat terrain by foot on a crucial mission.

  • May

    Bulldozer

    Federal Projects Help Protect South Carolina’s Coastline

    Beaches, one of South Carolina’s major economic drivers, are on the frontline in the battle against Mother Nature. When beaches erode, so do our last line of defenses against the ocean. At the heart of maintaining these vital defenses is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District.
  • Right Whales

    Right Whales Survive against all odds

    Beneath the ocean’s surface, a gentle giant cruises through the ocean with purpose. The North Atlantic right whale, one of the most endangered marine mammals, is on a journey toward survival in the face of formidable odds
  • Army recruits

    Preparing the next generation of warfighters

    Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training center, trains roughly 60% of all soldiers, totaling around 50,000 Soldiers per year. To maintain this vital military installation, USACE helps construct and maintain base facilities.
  • Maurice holding is Patriotic Employer award

    Supervisor Honored with National DoD Spotlight as a Patriotic Employer

    Employers and supervisors play a crucial role in fostering a supportive work environment by working together to take care of each other’s well-being, ensuring both professional growth and personal balance. And when the employee is part of the National Guard or Reserve service and deploys for months in support of national defense, it becomes even more critical.
  • Scott Hyatt

    SAC Welcomes New Operations Chief, Scott Hyatt

    The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024.
  • Fort Sumter

    USACE partners with National Park Service to restore Fort Sumter

    The iconic fort known as Fort Sumter is where the American Civil War erupted. Today, it stands tall as a weathered beacon amidst the windswept waters of Charleston Harbor. With its timeworn brick walls bravely bearing the weight of history, even a strong fortress like Fort Sumter is not immune to the relentless forces of nature. Saltwater erosion gnaws at its foundations while merciless tidal fluctuations constantly reshape the landscape. Hurricanes over the years—with their roaring winds and surging tides—continuously threaten to erase the legacy etched into its walls.

  • October

    Jennifer Kist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District geographer currently deployed to support recovery Hawaii Wildfire recovery efforts as a geographer, tracks generators with a tablet at a temporary work site in Kahului, Hawai’i, Aug. 25.

    Charleston District Employee Streamlines Information Flow for USACE Hawaii Wildfires

    Jennifer Kist, Charleston District geographer, deploys to Hawaii to support emergency management efforts following Maui wildfires.
  • Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian reflects on his career as he assumes command as the 90th Charleston District engineer.

    USACE Alum Takes Command in Charleston: Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian

    Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian reflects on his career as he assumes command as the 90th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Department of Veteran’s Affairs, breathed life back into a cherished tradition on Sept. 9 – the annual Wounded Warrior Dove Hunt.

    Wounded Warrior Dove Hunt Returns to Cooper River Rediversion Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Department of Veteran’s Affairs, breathed life back into a cherished tradition on Sept. 9 – the annual Wounded Warrior Dove Hunt. Held at the Charleston District’s Cooper River Rediversion Project in St. Stephen, the event marked a return after its unfortunate cancellation in 2022 due to inclement weather.
  • The Charleston District is constructing a rehabilitation clinic at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC.

    William Jennings Bryan Dorn Va Hospital Rehabilitation Center Takes Shape

    The Charleston District has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to build the state-of-the-art $13.8M rehabilitation center at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Rebecca Downey is a new regulator and program manager working in the Charleston District Columbia Office.

    Ranger Turned Regulator Blazes New Trail In Columbia

    Ranger turned regulator, Rebecca Downey, reflects on her career as she seeks to harmonize nature and development for a sustainable future at the Charleston District's Midlands office in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • New playground upgrade for military kids at Fort Jackson.

    Fort Jackson Elementary School Receives Playground Upgrade For Military Kids

    In the heart of the Fort Jackson military community, laughter and youthful exuberance fill the air at the C.C. Pinckney Elementary School’s newly resurfaced playground area.

  • July

    Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumes command as the Charleston District's 90th District Engineer and Commander.

    Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumes command at Charleston District July 18

    In western Connecticut in the 1990s, a young middle-schooler, Robert Nahabedian, saw the United States Military Academy (at West Point) campus from the river courts along the banks of the Hudson River for the first time during a school trip. In his mind, at this moment, a seed was planted.
  • Charleston District and Dorchester County signed a Project Partnership Agreement for the restoration of approximately 290 acres of Polk Swamp.

    Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Civil Works Projects Underway

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program received over $26 million for several projects in South Carolina. The Charleston District is working internally and with our nonfederal sponsors to get this work underway.
  • Lieutenant Galen Kreutzberger of the US Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District, was promoted to the rank of Captain.

    Soccer Player Turned Army Officer Rises Through the Ranks

    Capt. Galen Kreutzberger, who joined the Charleston District as a first lieutenant in February of last year, reflects on his decision to join the Army and his experience at the Charleston District.
  • Stephanie Gillian, an industrial hygienist, works to protect the health of District employees by developing, testing, and implementing a wide variety of policies, programs, and aiming for a healthier and safer work environment.

    Industrial Hygienist Combines Math and Science to Protect Employees

    Stephanie Gillian leverages industrial hygiene skills to prioritize the health and safety of the Charleston District team.
  • More than veterans, family members and Timberland High School students gathered for the Wounded Warrior Fishing Day at the Cooper River Rediversion Project.

    Veterans and Students join together for ninth annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, hosted the ninth annual Wounded Warriors Veterans Fishing Day at the Cooper River Rediversion Project in St. Stephen this spring. The event is only possible with the assistance of the DNR, which allows fishing to occur in a protected wildlife area once a year.