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  • January

    USACE, Virginia Beach to host public meetings on Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Feb 3-8

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District alongside the City of Virginia Beach will host four in-person engagement opportunities during the week of Feb. 3-8 in support of the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

  • December

    Cover shows satellite view of Hurricane along the east coast of the United States with logos and report title

    Army Corps releases draft report for New Jersey Back Bays Study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the release of a draft report for the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The draft report outlines an updated plan, which includes the elevation of approximately 6400 residential structures; floodproofing 279 critical infrastructure facilities (police, fire, ambulance, hospitals); and the implementation of nature-based solutions (using dredged material to enhance 217 acres of salt marsh habitat vulnerable to sea level change at 7 locations in the back bay area). The Army Corps, in partnership with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), is conducting the feasibility study within the New Jersey Back Bay area.

  • Army Corps shares update on Northern Ocean County beachfill

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District shared an update regarding periodic nourishment of the Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet (Northern Ocean County) Coastal Storm Risk Management project in New Jersey. In October 2024, USACE awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Houston, Texas for $73.5 million to complete periodic nourishment of the project. The base contract calls for dredging and placing 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the beaches.

  • August

    Army Corps awards contract for Long Beach Island beachfill project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a  $54.4 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Ill. to complete periodic nourishment of the Barnegat Inlet to Little Egg Inlet, (Long Beach Island), Coastal Storm Risk Management project. The project is a joint effort of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the municipalities on Long Beach Island. Work is designed to maintain the dune and berm system in the communities and reduce the risk of storm damages to coastal infrastructure. 

  • July

    City Manager Mary Bunting (left) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District Commander Col. Sonny Avichal (right) signed an agreement to initiate a regional study of coastal storm risks and the solutions they will require on 26 July, 2024. USACE received $3 million in federal appropriations to fund the study through the Disaster Relief Act of 2019.

    City of Hampton and USACE sign agreement to unite for coastal resiliency

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, and the City of Hampton signed a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement on Friday, July 26 to kick off the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study in partnership with the City of Hampton and neighboring municipalities.

  • January

    U.S. Army Corps and the City of Hampton Lead the Charge on the Approved Virginia Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

    The Norfolk District is pairing with the City of Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study and taking a step toward building the resilience of the Peninsula region against coastal flooding.

  • October

    The initial construction of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet project was completed in the spring of 2016. Work includes constructing a dune and berm system in southern Ocean City, Strathmere in Upper Township, and Sea Isle City.

    Army Corps awards contract for Ocean City, Strathmere, Sea Isle City beachfill project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Ill. for $33.7 million to complete periodic nourishment of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Management project. The project is a joint effort of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Upper Township, N.J. Work is designed to maintain the dune and berm system in the communities and reduce the risk of storm damages to coastal infrastructure.

  • September

    In 2017, USACE completed periodic nourishment of the Cape May to Lower Township project (Photo from February of 2017).

    Army Corps awards contract for Cape May City beachfill project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Ill. for $16.1 million to complete periodic nourishment of the Cape May Inlet to Lower Township (Cape May City) Coastal Storm Risk Management project. The project is a joint effort of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

  • August

    It’s a go: celebrating the next stage, U.S. Army Corps and Miami-Dade County Mayor jointly agree to continue Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

    Corps and County to prioritize actionable projects for short and long-term storm surge protection

  • March

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County host a charrette for the re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study March 1-3. During the charrette, staff from USACE, Miami-Dade County, and the County’s consulting firm Moffatt & Nichol facilitated small working group sessions to discuss, consider and propose multiple lines of defense including natural and nature-based features. Photo by Breeana Harris, USACE Norfolk District.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County host 2nd charrette for re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

    MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, hosted a second charrette this week following a virtual public meeting for the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

  • January

    The Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Management Project includes the construction of a dune and berm system in Avalon and Stone Harbor, N.J. with a 3-year nourishment cycle.

    Army Corps awards contract for Avalon and Stone Harbor beach nourishment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, IL for $28.8 million to conduct periodic nourishment of the Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet (Avalon & Stone Harbor) dune and beachfill project. The project is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor.

  • December

    USACE Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Col. Ramon Brigantti and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement for the Delaware Inland Bays Study on Nov. 29, 2022.

    Army Corps and Delaware sign cost-sharing agreement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to initiate a new study for the Delaware Inland Bays.

  • November

    U.S. Army Corps and Miami-Dade County to host charrette for re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

    MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, will host a charrette from November 14 to 18, which will include a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 for the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study​.

  • July

    Army Corps releases for public review draft plan to reduce coastal flood risk in Baltimore

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, along with the non-federal sponsor,

  • September

    Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief's Report for the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Study on Sept. 24, 2021.

    Chief of Engineers signs report for Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

    NORFOLK, Va. – Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress.
  • Report cover shows satellite image of Hurricane Sandy

    Army Corps to host virtual public meetings Sept 20, 21 on New Jersey Back Bays Study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting virtual public meetings on Sept 20 and 21 on the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. In August, USACE released a draft report for the study. The report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes three storm surge barriers, two cross-bay barriers, and the elevation of more than 18,000 structures to reduce the risk of flood damages associated with storm surge. During the virtual public meetings, study team members will present a summary of the report findings and answer questions

  • March

    Army Corps still accepting public comments on Cape May seawall draft report

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is still accepting public and agency comments on a draft report that addresses the need for storm protection along a portion of the existing Cape May seawall in the vicinity of Wilmington and Beach Avenues.

  • January

    Crews work on the Rockaway Project.

    As Groins Take Shape, the Rockaway Project Keeps Moving

    Rockaway, NY- Crews are hard at work executing the first contract tied to the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet, and Jamaica Bay Project in New York. This project has been in the works for more than a decade and was accelerated following the impacts from Hurricane Sandy and a series of Nor’easters that have left the community vulnerable to risk from coastal flooding.

  • August

    The Absecon Island project features include a dune and berm system that is designed to reduce the risk of storm damages to infrastructure and property.

    Army Corps awards contract for Absecon Island beach nourishment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois for $23.8 million to complete periodic nourishment of the Absecon Island Coastal Storm Risk Management project in Atlantic County, N.J. The contract calls for placing approximately two million cubic yards of sand onto the beach in Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate City, and the borough of Longport.   

  • June

    Cover of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Draft Feasibility Study

    Virtual public meetings set for Miami-Dade Back Bay study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, will host a pair of online public meetings this month on the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The public is invited to learn more about the study and its findings at the identical virtual sessions, scheduled for 5-7 p.m. June 9 and 1-3 p.m. June 11. USACE staff will be available to answer questions.

  • December

    Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for Hashamomuck Cove, New York, Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

    Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers, USACE has signed the Chief’s Report for the Hashamomuck Cove, N.Y. Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

  • July

    Norfolk City Manager Doug Smith and Col. Patrick Kinsman, commander of Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sign the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement at the Waterfield Building on Fort Norfolk, Virginia, June 28, 2019.

    Leaders sign Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement

    NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management project just got another boost from city officials and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Col. Patrick Kinsman, district commander, and City Manager Doug Smith signed the design agreement Friday, clearing a path for the Army and Norfolk to share costs in funding and developing full designs for the first construction feature.
  • Norfolk City Manager Doug Smith and Col. Patrick Kinsman, commander of Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sign the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement at the Waterfield Building on Fort Norfolk, Virginia, June 28, 2019.

    Leaders sign Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement

    NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management project just got another boost from city officials and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Col. Patrick Kinsman, district commander, and City Manager Doug Smith signed the design agreement Friday, clearing a path for the Army and Norfolk to share costs in funding and developing full designs for the first construction feature.

  • March

    Graphic depicting inundation of roadways and critical infrastructure without and with projects recommended in the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

    Efforts to Make the City of Norfolk More Resilient Against Coastal Storms Passes Critical Milestone

    The effort to make the city of Norfolk more resilient against coastal storms took a step forward last week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, approved the team to move forward in the study process.
  • Graphic depicting inundation of roadways and critical infrastructure without and with projects recommended in the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

    Efforts to Make Virginia's City of Norfolk More Resilient Against Coastal Storms Passes Critical Milestone

    The effort to make the city of Norfolk more resilient against coastal storms took a step forward last week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, approved the team to move forward in the study process.

  • October

    Corps Releases Draft Report for Coastal Storm and Flood Risks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a draft feasibility report for addressing coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable property, populations, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the city.

  • Norfolk District Releases Draft Report for Coastal Storm and Flood Risks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a draft feasibility report for addressing coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable property, populations, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the city.

  • July

    Army Corps of Engineers awards Ocean City beach renourishment contract

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $12.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for renourishment of the beach in Ocean City, Maryland -- an important part of ensuring the continued long-term performance of the coastal storm risk management project there.

  • Army Corps of Engineers awards Ocean City beach renourishment contract

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $12.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for renourishment of the beach in Ocean City, Maryland -- an important part of ensuring the continued long-term performance of the coastal storm risk management project there.

  • March

    Sand is pumped onto the beach at Ocean City in 1991 as part of initial construction of the beach berm and dune that are parts of the existing coastal storm risk management project. The Corps of Engineers, working closely with the state of Maryland and Ocean City, has continued to maintain the project over the years, and it has prevented an estimated nearly $1 billion in damages since initial construction.

    Fifty-five years later, Ash Wednesday Storm still affects Ocean City – but not how you might think (Part 3 of 3)

    This is part three of a three-part series about the historic Ash Wednesday Storm and the later construction of the Corps of Engineers coastal storm risk management project in Ocean City, Maryland.