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Grants Announced for Great Lakes Basin Projects
In partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens yesterday announced $89,000 in grants for four projects that will help Great Lakes coastal communities to increase storm resiliency and protect water quality. “New York rema
Seaview Seeks Permit for Bridgeport Project
Seaview Bridgeport 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 constructing a boat ramp, floats and doing other work in Bridgeport, Conn. The proposed project includes the construction of a boat ramp (
Army Corps’ Oldest Dredger Still Going Strong
The Corps oldest dredge wrapped up another successful dredging season on the Middle Mississippi, January 8. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District’s Dredger Potter, built in 1932 during the Great Depression did not let age stand in her way as she moved more than 3.2 million cubic yards
Meeting on Cherry Grove Dredging Set for February
The North Myrtle Beach City Council yesterday passed the resolution for the Cherry Grove dredging project. During the meeting, the members of the North Myrtle Beach City Council approved a Resolution describing the proposed Cherry Grove Improvement District and Cherry Grove Improvement Plan, the pro
Snake River Dredging Kicks Off
The Snake River dredging project is finally underway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, and its dredging contractor American Construction Company started with dredging yesterday at the downstream lock approach of Ice Harbor Dam and the confluence of the Snake-Clearwater rivers
Gen. Bostick Tours Charleston Harbor
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick, visited Charleston District and was briefed about the work currently being undertaken on the Charleston Harbor deepening project, better known as Post 45. During the visit, he meet with Jim Newsome, President & CEO of the South Ca
JAX Chamber Announces Important Partnership
Northeast Florida government, business and environmental leaders yesterday unveiled a historic partnership to balance economic interests while aggressively working to protect the health of the St. Johns River. As part of a larger river restoration plan and led by JAX Chamber President Daniel Davis,
West Point Harbor Contract Awarded
The Honorable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Minister for PEI and MP for Egmont, has announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract of $963,763 through a public tendering process to Island Coastal Services from PEI for a major harbor infrastructure project at W
Government Supports Skinners Cove Dredging
The Honorable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced yesterday that the Government of Canada will invest $69,500 in a project at Skinners Cove Harbor. The work will involve emptying the containment cell that holds dredged material in order to accommodate the dred
Funds Approved for Memaloose Point Dredging
The Oregon State Marine Board held their quarterly Board meeting at the Portland Yacht Club on January 8. At the meeting, the board approved a grant to Tillamook County to dredge Memaloose Point Boat Launch. This facility has been dredged numerous times in the past and Tillamook County agreed to a M
News in Photos: Steamboat Slough Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, partnered recently with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore wetlands at the Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge in Washington. After constructing a new setback levee the Corps notched the original levee, allowing the Columbia River to fl
Volusia County Restoration Project Continues
Work is set to reconvene on the ongoing salt marsh restoration project along John Anderson Drive in North Peninsula State Park in Volusia County. Mobilization to complete phase three of the project is expected to begin today. The work will take place along the west side of John Anderson Drive approx