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Picture of the Day: Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging (USA)
The Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Channel is fully navigable, after a $2 million maintenance dredging project, managed by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, removed critical shoaling conditions exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The project, contracted to Southwind Constru
USA: Corps Invites Public Input on Columbia River Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on the draft environmental assessment for the Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel Operations and Maintenance Dredging and Dredged Material Placement Network Update, River Mile 3 to 106.5. The Corps is proposing to continue operation and main
Top News – March 31 to April 6, 2014
Van Oord Nabs Surabaya Dredging Contract (Indonesia) Van Oord, a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects, has been awarded a contract for dredging and maintenance work for the western access channel to the Port of Surabaya in Indonesia. D
Mattituck Inlet Dredging Completed (USA)
Mattituck Inlet Dredging comes to an end, according to The Suffolk Times. This project addressed the erosion of the beach to the east of the inlet and the excess build-up of sand to the west of the inlet. Also included was dredging at the entrance to Mattituck Inlet to about 15 feet below mean low [
VIDEO: Corps’ Project Manager Discusses GLMRIS Study
David Wethington, project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently visited Canada. During the visit, he spoke with his Canadian counterparts about the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS). This study presents a range of options and technologies to prevent aquati
MBCC OKs Money for Wetlands Restoration
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) approved $61.3 million in funding to protect, restore and enhance more than 205,000 acres of wetlands and associated uplands in the United States, Canada and Mexico. “Conservation of our nation’s wetlands is critical to protecting our wildlife, water
Picture of the Day: Replenishment Project at Monmouth Beach (USA)
A slurry of sand and water is pumped from a nearby dredge onto Monmouth Beach, where it is moved into place by a bulldozer during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach renourishment work in Monmouth Beach, N.J. This work at Monmouth Beach is part of the Sea Bright to Monmouth Beach contract, which
OMA, Royal HaskoningDHV Introduce Strategy for Sandy-Affected Areas
OMA Architects and engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV presented their final plan to rebuild the communities of Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken. The public presentation on Thursday 3rd of April was part of Rebuild by Design, an initiative of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. Withi
FY2015 Corps Budget Recommendations Undergo Scrutiny (USA)
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran said there is a good chance that Congress will change the Obama administration’s recommended 17 percent budget reduction for the Army Corps of Engineers because it would unduly affect maritime commerce and flood safety projects in Mississippi and around the nation. Cochran
CSA Continues Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring Projects (USA)
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. is currently conducting six nearshore hardbottom monitoring projects in Brevard, Broward, Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties in Florida. These projects, which typically include several years of annual environmental monitoring, are conducted under subcontract to engi
Geosyntec Gets New Senior Consultant (USA)
Darrell Nicholas, P.E., has joined Geosyntec Consultants as a civil engineer and Senior Consultant for the firm based in Tennessee. Mr. Nicholas has more than 35 years of experience in construction management and quality assurance for a wide range of complex, multiple stakeholder projects. For the p
USA: Senator Pushes for Estuaries and Wetlands Restoration
U.S. Sen. David Vitter, top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced the passage of a bipartisan Clean Estuaries Act of 2014 in committee. Vitter, along with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), worked together to develop the bill that was passed out of committee yeste