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GLDD Ends Dredging of Lake Mauvaisterre
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has competed dredging of the Lake Mauvaisterre in Jacksonville, Illinois. Approximately 550,000 cubic yards of sediment was removed from the lake during the project, improving the lake’s water quality and adding about 111 million gallons. The project, aimed to increa
Photo Update from Tybee Island
Earlier in September, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District awarded a $10 million contract for the Tybee Island shoreline project that will provide greater protection against future storms and reinforce the beach at this coastal Georgia community with additional sand. Great Lakes Dredg
VIDEO: Onondaga Lake Dredging Completed
Honeywell, under the supervision of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Agency, has finished the dredging of Onondaga Lake, a year ahead of schedule. During the project, approx 2.2 million cubic yards of material was removed from the bottom of the l
$50M for Coastal Resilience Grants
Municipalities, counties and local government agencies may now apply for grants for projects that improve storm resiliency as part of $50 million in federal funding now available through the Department of Environmental Protection, the Christie Administration announced. The state is making U.S. Depar
Steel Bayou Channel Repair Progresses
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s work on the Steel Bayou Drainage Structure Outlet Channel Repair Project near the Mississippi Highway 465 bridge is approximately 88 percent complete. Work was delayed because the contractor was unable to move upstream of Highway 465 to complete
Corps Meetings on John H. Kerr SMP
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will be hosting public listening sessions on the update to the John H. Kerr Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) beginning on Nov. 13. The public may review the draft SMP and provide comments. John H. Kerr staff will be available at the listening ses
Biden to Open AAPA’s 103rd Annual Convention
U.S. Vice President Joe R. Biden, Jr. will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday , November 12, at the American Association of Port Authority’s (AAPA) 103rd Annual Convention and Expo in Houston, hosted by the Port of Houston Authority. Vice President Biden is a strong proponent of America’s port
New DSC Dredge for the Dominican Republic
Canadian-based Barrick Gold Corporation recently purchased a DSC Wolverine Class dredge. Barrick is a global company, located on five continents and involved in projects such as mine operation, advancing exploration and project development. The Wolverine will be used in Pueblo Viejo, the Sanchez Ram
Western Marine Nabs Valdez Deal
Western Marine Construction, a company specialized in marine construction since 1961, has won a major contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, to improve navigation in the Valdez port area. The Valdez Navigation Improvement contract is estimated to be worth around $21.7 milli
Ellicott President Named Baltimore CEO of the Year
Ellicott president Peter Bowe was recently selected as SmartCEO’s Baltimore CEO of the Year. Though there were many candidates for the award, SmartCEO explains why Peter was the most impressive: “Since arriving at Ellicott Dredges in the early 1980s, Bowe has patiently and steadily led Ellicott Dre
GLDD Posts Third Quarter Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Berger stated: “Recently,
USGS Unveils How Sediment Moves
For the first time ever, scientists have simulated the movement of sediment throughout the San Antonio River Basin with a new U.S. Geological Survey model, created in cooperation with the San Antonio River Authority (SARA). A better understanding of how sediment moves through the San Antonio River B