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VIDEO: Oceanside Harbor Beach Replenishment Moves Ahead (USA)
The California’s Oceanside Harbor dredging program is currently underway. The dredger is placed at the mouth of the Oceanside Harbor. A slurry of sand and water is pumped onto the beach, where it is moved into place by bulldozers. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, April 25, 2014
Officials Invite Comments on Important Great Lakes Agreement
Yesterday, a draft Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health (COA) 2014 was posted for public comments until July 3, 2014. This agreement will help the Government of Canada continue to make progress on protecting and enhancing Great Lakes water quality and deliver on
Picture of the Day: Indian River Inlet North Shore Restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is restoring the north shore of the Indian River Inlet by pumping more than half a million cubic yards of sand from the inlet onto the beach and constructing a dune. Hurricane Sandy caused overwash and flooding on the north shore, forcing Rout
Hearing to Review Recent Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Reports (USA)
The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), will hold a hearing next week on pending U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Reports and Post Authorization Change Reports (PACRs). This hearing will continue the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s o
USA: Pascagoula Port Unveils Plan for Bayou Casotte Wharf Development
The Port of Pascagoula plans to borrow up to $5 million for upgrades to a Bayou Casotte wharf that will aid Chevron in importing mixed xylenes. Port director Mark McAndrews and other port leaders went before the Jackson County Board of Supervisors on Monday for a closed session discussion of the pro
Chief of Engineers Visits Philadelphia District (USA)
Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and the Chief of Engineers, toured the Philadelphia District and met with leadership, staff, student interns, and the crew of the Dredge McFarland during an April 23 visit. Bostick discussed challenges and opportunities in a
New 374F and 390F Hydraulic Excavators from Caterpillar
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 374F and 390F hydraulic excavators, which will include low fluid consumption for minimal operating costs, optimum operator comfort, easy serviceability, and class-leading productivity. With respective net power ratings of 352 kW and 391 kW, the Cat C15 ACERT™
USA: Monmouth County Beaches Get 1.3 Million Cubic Yards of Sand
The $25 million southern Monmouth County beach replenishment project is completed, said Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) yesterday. Hurricane Sandy caused severe beach erosion along the five-mile stretch of the project. The massive beach renourishment work to repair and restore the beach to better th
Picture of the Day: Repair Work at Indian River Inlet Jetty (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, reinforced the north jetty at the Indian River Inlet as part of Hurricane Sandy Repairs. Work involved placing marine mattresses, filling voids and positioning capstones on top. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, April 24, 2014
USA: Horsethief Lake Dredging Plan Presented
The Black Hills National Forest is preparing a plan to remove about 15,000 cubic yards of sediment from Horsethief Lake and place it to nearby disposal sites. The lake will be drained in late fall of 2014, and dredging work will commence as soon as ground freezes allow equipment to operate in the la
USA: Army Corps to Dredge Cleveland Harbor in May
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will commence the Cleveland Harbor dredging program next month to facilitate the 2014 shipping season. “Dredging the harbor is an absolute must for Northern Ohio manufacturing and the thousands of jobs it supports,” said U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur. “I am reliev
Panama Canal: Gatun Lake Entrance Dredging Set for April 29
From April 29, through May 1, 2014, dredging operations will be conducted at the Gatun Lake entrance on the East side of Pedro Miguel Locks between the center wall and the East prism line, and north of the center wall, announced the Panama Canal Authority. This dredging work is necessary for the rem