North Myrtle Beach completes federally funded beach-renourishment work
The Army Corps completed North Myrtle Beach’s beach-renourishment segment in February 2026, restoring eroded shoreline as the broader Grand Strand project continues south.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Army Corps permit clears Placida West Boat Ramp expansion for planned 2027 construction
A federal permit has cleared the Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion, but the $7 million project remains in design development and is not scheduled to begin construction until February 2027.
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Alma’s Lock and Dam 4 open house draws 862 visitors as community event grows
Lock and Dam 4’s July 25 open house brought 862 visitors to Alma, alongside the Chamber’s expanded Best Dam Day programming and stronger participation from local businesses.
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Charleston advances flood-resilience planning as city and Army Corps projects target chronic flooding
Charleston officials are weighing zoning and infrastructure measures as city records show nuisance flooding remained frequent from 2020 through 2024.
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Army Corps completes second phase of temporary Mendenhall Valley flood barriers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it completed Phase 2 of temporary flood-mitigation measures in Juneau’s Mendenhall River Valley on July 24, adding to ongoing efforts to protect against glacial lake outburst floods.
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SELA drainage work closes lanes on General De Gaulle Drive through August 3
Eastbound lane closures on General De Gaulle Drive were scheduled from July 31 through August 3 to support federally funded SELA drainage improvements.
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Boston opens public comment on Army Corps coastal flood-protection study
Boston is asking residents to review and comment on a draft U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that outlines coastal flood risks and potential protective projects for city neighborhoods.
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Virginia Beach flood study comment window closed, next milestone is in November
Virginia Beach residents had until June 30 to comment on the city’s coastal storm risk study. The Corps’ next milestone is a tentatively selected plan expected in November 2026.