The City of Charleston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), have launched a new website, Resilient Charleston, giving residents a central hub to stay informed on the flood mitigation projects underway across the city.
The launch follows this week’s Rising Waters Forum: High Tide in the Holy City, where City and USACE staff joined a panel discussion with Mayor William Cogswell and Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, USACE Charleston District commander, to answer resident questions about the city's ongoing flood protection efforts. You can find the recording here in case you missed it.
The site reflects nearly a decade of partnership between the City and USACE to build holistic solutions to storm surge, high tides, and rainfall. With more than $845 million in projected federal investment across six active initiatives, Resilient Charleston gives residents detailed insight into what's happening in their neighborhoods, including interactive maps and real-time project status updates.
Current initiatives featured on the site include:
- Battery Extension
- Charleston Tidal & Inland Flooding Study
- Brick Arches Rehabilitation
- MUSC Pump Station Upfit
- Dupont/Wappoo Drainage Improvements
- Future Projects
"Tuesday night was a good reminder of how much residents want to stay informed on this work," said Mayor Cogswell. "This website makes that easier, whether it's checking on a project down the street or seeing the bigger picture of what we're building with the Army Corps."
“Public engagement is the cornerstone of the Corps of Engineers,” said Lt. Col. Mainwaring. “The forum was a great example of being transparent and discussing complex issues that matter to the community. I think the website will further these efforts moving forward.”
Residents can explore the new website at charleston-sc.gov/