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AAPA Applauds President Obama for Signing WRRDA Into Law
After a seven-year hiatus in reauthorizing new U.S. water resources legislation, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) commended President Obama for officially signing the 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act into law. The president’s signing culminates a series of port visi
Obama Signs WRRDA Into Law (USA)
With the president Obama’s signing today of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) is authorized to begin construction. “With today’s action, SHEP has officially received a green light,” said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Cur
USA: Railroad Lake Dredging Moves Ahead
The Railroad Lake dredging scheme is currently underway. Railroad Lake is a retention basin for storm water; water in the lake is collected from storm drains that surround the area. Over the years, storm water collects and deposits sediment in Railroad Lake. “Approximately every 10 years we dredge t
Meeting on Menominee River Dredging Set for June 26 (USA)
The Lower Menominee River Area of Concern (AOC) Citizens Advisory Committee will hold an open house on June 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UW-Marinette, in the main building cafeteria. A brief introductory presentation on the AOC and an overview of ongoing improvement projects on the Menominee River (
Corps Presents Delaware River Dredging Plan (USA)
A maintenance dredging project in Marcus Hook and New Castle Ranges of the Delaware River will be undertaken in the coming months. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, dredging will be performed to a depth of 43 feet to 44 feet plus 1 foot allowable over depth limite
USA: Sandy Hook Bay Channel in Need of Dredging
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, the Sandy Hook Bay dredging program will be undertaken during the October 2014 – March 2015 time window. The proposed maintenance dredging will involve the removal of approximately 41,170 cubic yards of material from the mentioned are
Picture of the Day: Dredger in Savannah Shipping Channel (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is responsible for maintenance dredging of the Savannah and Brunswick harbors. The Corps routinely dredges sediment from the bottom of the river to ensure a safe, authorized depth for cargo ships to import and export goods. Shown here is a dredger
Students Visit Folly Beach Shore Protection Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, hosted three different schools, James Island Christian School (JICS), The Porter Gaud School (PG) and Charleston Charter School of Math and Science (CCSMS) at Folly Beach to learn more about the Corps and the Folly Beach Shore Protection Project
USA: Corps Invites Public Input on Pool 6 Environmental Assessment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft Pool 6environmental assessment for the beneficial use of dredged material. The Corps is proposing to place dredged material at two new sites in Pool 6. One of the locations will be used to restore a portion of land
Riverkeeper’s Expert to Speak at “Restoring Our River” Panel (USA)
Today, Riverkeeper’s Abigail M. Jones, staff attorney for the Hudson River Program, will take part in a panel presentation in Newark called “Restoring Our River” on the plans to clean up and restore the Passaic River. Jones will speak about the landmark GE Superfund cleanup of PCB contamination in t
USA: Healthy Corals Relocated During Miami Harbor Dredging
Progress is on schedule with the Miami Harbor deepening and widening project, including the successful construction of artificial reefs and relocation of about a thousand healthy corals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, and its contractors are at the 35 percent completion mar
Senator Vitter to Attend WRRDA Signing Ceremony (USA)
U.S. Senator David Vitter, the lead Senate Republican negotiator for the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA), will attend the bill signing ceremony at the White House. President Obama will sign WRRDA, Vitter’s signature legislation, at 10:45 am ET today. Vitter secured several provision