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VIDEO: Senator Highlights Importance of SHEP (USA)
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. last week demanded answers from one Obama administration official who played a key role in refusing to give the green light in March to the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project, which is Georgia’s number one economic development project. During a hearing of the Senate
USA: CHE Joins Hatch Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald’s North American infrastructure company, Hatch Mott MacDonald, has acquired Coast & Harbor Engineering (CHE), a professional engineering firm specialising in the design and construction of coastal projects. The move expands the consultancy’s international coastal engineering and ports
HRI: Research Shows Effects of Opening Channels on Marine Life (USA)
Coastal communities will have another tool to understand the impact of opening tidal inlets in terms of the abundance of marine life and tourist dollars with the latest data from Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies. “There are areas all along the Gulf Coast experiencing this problem
USA: Charlestown Breachway Dredging Completed
Boulder removal and dredging in the Charlestown Breachway has made passage in and out of the channel and Ninigret Pond safe again for vessels. The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) oversaw the work, which was funded with federal, state and town money. Last week, the crews from
USA: Officials Announce Bill to Preserve Delaware River Watershed
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand last week introduced legislation that would improve and preserve the overall wellness of the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2014, cosponsored by Sens. Tom Carper, Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Cory Booker an
USACE St. Paul District Urges Early Planning for Permits (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, encouraged project planners to carefully plan projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin requiring Corps permits. The Corps of Engineers also reminds planners that the majority of proposed projects and activities in and around waters and wetlands require
CEDA Presents Its 2013 Annual Report
The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has published its 2013 Annual Report. After 35 years serving the professional dredging community, CEDA continues to be a vibrant and essential organization for all those involved in dredging related work. Last year was a very busy and successful year for CEDA
USA: Congresswoman Inks Conference Report on WRRDA Bill
Congresswoman Lois Frankel signed the bipartisan Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report last week, after the House/Senate conference committee came to an agreement on major legislation authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed on important water projects a
Top News – May 5 to 11, 2014
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USA: Leeville Boat Launch Project Includes Dredging
Construction of the much-anticipated Leeville Boat Launch will begin next week, with completion projected for late October. The $1.1 million recreational facility will be located at the site of the old Leeville draw bridge. The first phase will accommodate about 60 trucks with boat trailers, two 30
Morganza in Final Water Infrastructure Bill, Senator Landrieu Says (USA)
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today announced that Morganza to the Gulf is in the final Water Resources and Development Act legislation that the Senate and House will vote on in the coming weeks. The project’s inclusion comes after months of work by Sen. Landrieu and her Senate colleagues to
VIDEO: Government Asked About Sydney Harbour Future (Canada)
Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, Mark Eyking, questioned the Conservative Government on the divestiture of the Sydney Harbour bottom. Eyking asked when the government will transfer control of the harbour bottom to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) so the municipality can focus on