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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin dredging the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal in fall 2026, removing approximately 90,000 cubic yards of sediment. A proposal aims to use about 60,000 cubic yards for two local projects: shoreline stabilization on Thompson Island and filling a lagoon at the Sussex County wastewater treatment facility.

The contract for dredging was awarded to Cottrell Contracting Corporation for $9.6 million. The remaining sediment will be deposited at designated sites in Lewes. This plan is intended to enhance environmental value and prepare for future construction projects.