16 Apr 2012

Harnessing the Energy of the Sun

In an effort to save energy associated with domestic hot water usage, the contractor for the Quad DFAC constructed a solar water heating system known as the Sun Equinox, which uses a vacuum tube array-type solar panel that will provide a 30% savings in energy costs.

16 Apr 2012

Safety and Life at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

Normally, I am the safety officer for the Charleston District, but I am currently deployed to

16 Apr 2012

United States' Largest Hopper Dredge Takes Charleston Harbor

Recently, the United States’ largest trailing suction hopper dredge, the Glenn Edwards, spent

16 Apr 2012

Charleston District Meets with SC Delegation

Every February, the President delivers his annual budget to Congress. That budget contains the

16 Apr 2012

Spawning a Continued Relationship

In St. Stephen, SC, the Charleston District finished construction of the Cooper River Rediversion

9 Jan 2012

District Hosts First Post 45 Public Scoping Meeting

On December 13th, the Charleston District hosted a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public

9 Jan 2012

Innovative Solutions Revolutionize Dining and Education

Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, HI and Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC are the only two U.S. Army posts

9 Jan 2012

Public’s Questions Answered about Haile Gold Mine

In October 2011, the Charleston District began the process of preparing the environmental impact

10 Oct 2011

Charleston District Takes on Five New Customers

The Charleston District has taken on five new customers this year and is excited with the

10 Oct 2011

Folly Beach Dunes Doing Their Jobs

Hurricane Irene struck the east coast of the United States during the weekend of August 26th-28th

10 Oct 2011

Large-Scale Gold Mine Project Requires EIS

In January 2011, Haile Gold Mine, Inc. submitted an application for a Department of the Army permit

11 Jul 2011

From One Lowcountry Icon to Another

Fort Sumter. The Morris Island Lighthouse. The USS Yorktown. What do these three things have in

11 Jul 2011

Charleston District Lends a Hand to Alabama

On April 27th, a massive storm system with more than 50 tornadoes tore through the southeast United

11 Jul 2011

Lt. Col. Edward Chamberlayne Assumes Command of the Charleston District

Lt. Col. Edward P. Chamberlayne assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston

11 Jul 2011

Wind Power Gains Momentum as a Viable Energy Alternative

The development of alternative energy options is fast becoming a priority in the minds of many

11 Jul 2011

Navigating the Post 45 Feasibility Study

Over the past few months, major advancements in the Charleston Harbor Post 45 project have occurred,