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  • December

    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.

  • July

    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.

  • September

    The Crab Bank Restoration project uses compatible material dredged from the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. The project will add 32 acres to the historic shorebird habitat and is slated to complete in the next few months.

    Crab Bank restoration begins; project stresses public safety

    Construction activity began early this September on the restoration of the Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary, nestled in Charleston Harbor between the tip of Sullivan’s Island and Patriots Point. USACE asks all boaters and paddlers in this vicinity to steer clear of all dredging equipment and activity and use slower speeds.

  • July

    Charleston is surrounded by water. Many people choose to spend their free time out on their boat in the water. Before you take your boat out with family and friends, make sure you do a safety check to ensure your boat is ready for the water.

    Don't hang your boat out to dry

    How many times have you been ready for a great day out on the water, but when you put your boat in,

  • May

    Ticks can be rampant in the spring. Be sure you know what they look like and how to remove them.

    Summer Safety Tips

    Boating Always wear a life jacket Don operate a boat under the influence of alcohol Take

  • March

    Ticks can be rampant in the spring. Be sure you know what they look like and how to remove them.

    Spring Safety

    Birds chirping, longer days and Azalea bushes blooming are all signs that spring is right around the

  • August

    John Lindsay knows a thing or two about how to keep a worksite safe.

    Playing it Safe

    Charleston District Safety Officer John Lindsay has one main goal – ensure that safety is the number

  • June

    Enjoy Your Holiday, Play it Safe, and Return Home

    Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be