News Releases

  • Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Chad Blansett Awarded Silver De Fleury Medal

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Chad Blansett was awarded the Silver De Fleury Medal on Aug. 22nd, 2022.
  • South Atlantic Coastal Study Final Report Signed

    The four-year, $18.4 million, South Atlantic Coastal Study was designed to identify the risks and vulnerabilities of tidally influenced areas to increased hurricane and storm damage as a result of sea level rise. South Atlantic Division (SAD) Commander, Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, signed the Final Report of the South Atlantic Coastal Study during a virtual, online ceremony July 25.
  • Allen Earhart Selected as USACE’s 2022 Sustainability Hero

    Mr. Allen Earhart has been selected as USACE’s 2022 Sustainability Hero.
  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice safety around water.
  • South Atlantic Division stands ready for upcoming hurricane season

    The South Atlantic Division is performing a table-top exercise in preparation of the 2022 hurricane season.
  • Long Way to Go for North American Right Whale

    Despite new mother/calf sightings for the 2022 birthing season the North American Right Whale remains in danger of extinction.
  • Regional commander describes what’s next for Charleston peninsula study

    South Atlantic Division Commander Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly recently paid a visit to the City of Charleston to address the City Council about the agency’s ongoing study into coastal storm risk on the peninsula and provide city leaders with a clear path through the federal study, design and construction process.
  • Lake Okeechobee Update

    The U.S Army Corps of Engineers shares the concerns of local, state and federal health experts concerning the toxicity of the harmful fresh water algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee and in Florida’s waterways. Water quality is one of the critical considerations we integrate into our decision making as we work to balance the multiple and varied interests surrounding Lake Okeechobee water management.
  • Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.  
  • Army Corps Announces Administrative Fee Changes

    Beginning January 1, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division, will implement a revised administrative fee schedule resulting in a total cost of $835 for a dock and land based facilities at its reservoirs and along certain federal waterways in the Southeastern United States.