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Americas Styrenics Seeks Permit to Dredge Thames River
Americas Styrenics LLC is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with proposed dredging in the Thames River in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The proposed work involves maintenance dredging of two distinct areas a
Treasury Secretary Visits Ellicott Dredges
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, joined by Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, yesterday visited Ellicott Dredges, a South Baltimore manufacturer of dredging equipment. The Cabinet secretary toured the company that has designed and made more than 2,500 dredges for customers in more than 80 countries f
Checking the Mississippi River Infrastructure Needs
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River March 23-27, 2015. Four public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel. The commission members have the opportunity to meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents and he
DEC Releases Coastal Plan for New York City
Under a state-funded plan, coastal green infrastructure will increase resiliency along the Hudson River estuary shoreline and coastal areas of New York City, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced yesterday. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Reco
CHEC Inks San Antonio Terminal Contract
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a company engaged in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure, dredging and heavy machinery manufacturing business, has signed a $44 million contract for extension of San Antonio Terminal in Valparaiso, Chile. The project involves constru
Public to Share Thoughts on Restoration Projects in Florida
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is seeking input on four permit requests from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to conduct routine restoration activities on 83 lakes and water bodies throughout Florida. FWC has applied for permits from the Corps to
Rolling Meadows Restoration OKd
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a permit to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the first phase of the Rolling Meadows Restoration Project. The project will restore about 2,000 acres of natural wetland habitat and reconnect hydrologic flows to Lake Hatch
Port of Seattle Continues with Terminal 5 Project
The Port of Seattle has completed an environmental analysis, including review of pertinent and available environmental information and preparation of a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Terminal 5 Wharf Rehabilitation and Berth Deepening project. The project consists of modifications to
Caterpillar Unveils New Excavator
The new Cat® 313F L GC hydraulic excavator is designed for the user whose bottom line depends on reliable performance at a low cost per hour. The machine features an efficient Cat C3.4B engine that meets US EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards and that’s light on fuel with no need for d
Venice Beach Renourishment About to Resume
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates sand placement on Venice Beach to tentatively resume today, weather permitting. The shore protection project was temporarily delayed by a mechanical problem February 15 that caused the shutdown of dredging operations. During the dredging operations, the L
Long Beach Island Dune and Berm Scheme Set for April
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, has announced a scheduling change for the initial construction of the Long Beach Island Coastal Storm Damage Reduction project. On December 5, 2014 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract to the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company
Brief History of TSHD “Markham”
Next to the staircase on the second floor of Building 1 in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is a 1-inch = 1-foot scale model of the trailing suction ocean-going hopper dredge (TSHD) “Markham”. Many Buffalo District employees pass by this model every day, perhaps not even giving it