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2016 CSRM Project –Carolina Beach Similarities
Approx. southern
limit of 2026
Carolina Beach
project design
~0.5mi
Central Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
529,0422016 (Immediately Post Placement)
-210,2652017 (1 year post)
-157,5792018 (2 year post)
Southern Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
28,6652016 (Immediately Post Placement)
49,3802017 (1 year post)
-9,3182018 (2 year post)
North Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
233,7332016 (Immediately Post Placement)
-149,0432017 (1 year post)
-105,1612018 (2 year post)
Annual Change of CY by Region
Notes/Discussion: Slide shows the 2016 CSRM Project footprint in Carolina Beach which is similar (but not exact) to the updated 2026
CSRM project footprint. The tables show surveyed volume of material above -14’ NAVD88 for the corresponding regions in years following
placement. Data shows that although the Southern Portion did not receive much sand placement directly from the project, it benefitted
and received material over the following years from sediment transport of adjacent project placed material.
2016 CSRM Project –Kure Beach Similarities
Approx.
southern limit
of 2026 project
~0.5mi
Southern Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
283,1662016 (Immediately Post Placement)
-237,9102017 (1 year post)
-104,6862018 (2 year post)
Central Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
50,5972016 (Immediately Post Placement)
6,4392017 (1 year post)
2,3152018 (2 year post)
North Portion (CY above -14ft NAVD88)
134,6712016 (Immediately Post Placement)
-39,9562017 (1 year post)
-18,2552018 (2 year post)
2026 Project Area
Not Receiving Sand
Annual Change of CY by Region
Notes/Discussion: Slide shows the 2016 CSRM Project footprint in Kure Beach which is similar (but not exact) to the updated 2026 CSRM
project footprint. The tables show surveyed volume of material above -14’ NAVD88 for the corresponding regions in years following
placement. Data shows that although the Central Portion did not receive much sand placement directly from the project, it benefitted and
received material over the following years from sediment transport of adjacent project placed material.
USACE FY26 AIWW Maintenance Contract (Mason Inlet and Carolina Beach Inlet AIWW Crossings)
•Southwind began dredging at Mason Inlet AIWW Crossing on 1/8/26
•Placing ~80,000cy on south end of Figure 8 Island
•Had placed ~40,000cy as of 1/12/26
•Carolina Beach Inlet AIWW Crossing and Snows Cut next
•Placement on Freeman Park
Beach
placement on
S. end of
Figure 8 Island
–GBA 1/8/26
Notes/Discussion: Covered in the USACE’s presentation. Southwind currently working in Mason Inlet AIWW Crossing and will move to
Carolina Beach Inlet AIWW Crossing and Snow’s Cut next. Chair Barbour spoke that North Carolina is set to receive ~$16.71M for AIWW
maintenance and South Carolina is set to receive ~$6.21M, both of which are great numbers to see as support maintenance of the AIWW is
vital for commercial and recreational waterway use, and some of that material could be placed on adjacent beachfronts.
Mason Inlet Relocation Project
•Davey Resource Group finalized 2025 Mason Inlet
WaterBird Management Area Report
•74 species identified within/adjacent to
management area
•17 state or federally listed species recorded
•Nesting success for Least Terns and Wilson’s
Plovers
•“In addition to nesting habitat, the project area
also provides suitable foraging and resting habitat
for a variety of birds, including rare species. Given
the decline of suitable barrier island waterbird
nesting habitat along the entire Atlantic seaboard,
the long-term nesting success documented within
the WMA is particularly important. Wrightsville
Beach is one of North Carolina’s most developed
and visited barrier islands. However, the unique
remoteness of Mason Inlet in partnership with
County efforts to protect the area has resulted in a
valuable ecosystem.”
Least Tern –Davey Resource Group
Notes/Discussion:
USACE Snow’s Cut Erosion Control Project
•Shoreline Stabilization Project Estimated Timeline
•Advertise Solicitation -mid-February
•Bid Opening -mid-March
•Start Work -mid summer
USACE
Notes/Discussion: Also covered in the USACE’s presentation. Commission was asked if they’d like to receive a more in-depth refresher of
what this project consists of and they indicated a refresher would be great at the February meeting.
Next Meeting: February 11th
Public Comment/Open Discussion
Notes/Discussion: USACE has tentatively agreed to attend the February meeting to present and answer questions regarding the
Wilmington Harbor 403 Deepening Project. If confirmed, it will be included on the February meeting agenda.