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Corps to Present Indiana Harbor 2014 Dredging Schedule (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Indiana Harbor and Canal (IHC) dredging contractors, Kokosing Construction Co. and O’Brien & Gere, will hold a public meeting March 13, 2014, to present the IHC 2014 dredging schedule and activities. This meeting will take place at East Chicago City Hall, 4525 In
USA: Charleston District Gets USD 22.7 M in FY15 Budget
Yesterday, the White House released the U.S. President Obama’s Budget for fiscal year 2015, which included more than $22.7 million for the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District. The budget includes $695,000 for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 project to complete
Senators Announce Funding for Great Lakes Dredging (USA)
U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced that the Army Corps will distribute $25 million for Great Lakes navigation projects, including funding to help address the backlog of dredging projects in the Great Lakes. Last month, Great Lakes Task Force Co-chairs Levin and Sen. M
USA: Southwest Oregon’s Ports to Receive USD 4.5 M Boost
Rep. Peter DeFazio has announced that ports in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District will receive an additional $4.5 million for operation and maintenance projects this year. The projects, which include dredging, are critical to local economies and the fishing industry. This announcement comes afte
Senator Gains Funding for Puget Sound Restoration (USA)
U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement after U.S. President Obama released his 2015 federal budget proposal, which includes $900 million for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a nearly 300% increase from 2014 funding levels, and $25 million for Puget Sound recovery thro
USA: Bechtel Nabs Louisiana Deep-Water Port Contract
Bechtel, a global leader in planning, designing, and building port and marine projects, has been selected by LIGTT Project Company LLC to provide management services for the pre-construction of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal. The innovative new cargo transfer terminal off Louisia
Cat Grade Control as Standard Equipment for Cat® 323 Excavators
Caterpillar has announced that its new Cat® 323 excavators will come equipped with fuel and labor-saving Cat Grade Control as standard equipment. The technology is a factory-integrated system that helps operators get to grade quickly, efficiently, and accurately using real-time positioning and cut-a
USA: Responsible Parties to Spend USD 1.7 M on Wetlands Restoration
Over the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 has cited 23 entities throughout the Southeast for depositing dredged and/or fill material into wetlands or other waters of the United States in violation of Section 404 of the Clean W
Georgia to Start Savannah Harbor Dredging (USA)
Responding to news that U.S. President Obama failed to provide construction money for the Savannah Harbor deepening project in his budget recommendation, Gov. Nathan Deal said he is prepared for the state to move forward on its own. Deal said Georgia would use the money, put aside over a number of y
Delaware River Dredging Gets USD 35 M in Obama Budget (USA)
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) Tom Carper (D-DE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) announced that the newly released budget by the Obama Administration for FY 2015 contains $35 million in funding for the Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project, which will allow larger commercial ships to access vital Del
FY15: USD 49.5 M for Wilmington District (USA)
U.S. President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. The $49.5 million designated for Wilmington District projects continue funding for conduct of one study, construction activities, and ope
Rathbun Lake Workshop to Discuss Water Management Operations (USA)
Regarding the Rathbun Lake Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a workshop on Wednesday, March 19, to present information regarding current water management operations and the influence of recent and anticipated future trends. The Corps officials are planning to revise the 1980 versio