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Galveston District to Invite Contractors for Matagorda Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has presented a plan to invite bidders for the Matagorda Ship Channel dredging contract. The contractor will be required to perform maintenance dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel to remove approximately 2,000,000 cubic yards of material from
USA: Port of Oakland Dredging Details Unveiled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, has announced the details about the Port of Oakland dredging program. This deepening contract will include maintenance dredging of Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Channel to provide a project authorized depth of -50-feet (MLLW). During the dre
Coda Octopus Launches Analog and Digital Acquisition for DA4G
Coda Octopus has announced the launch of simultaneous analog and digital acquisition for the DA4G™ sonar acquisition platform. Building on the successful launch of the CodaOctopus DA4G, simultaneous seismic and side-scan sensors are supported and up to 8 sonar channels can be acquired, displayed, pr
Division of Ports Begins Second Phase of National Dredging Plan
The introduction of the new Ports Law (12.815/2013) heralded the second phase of the National Programme for Port and Waterway Dredging. The programme will be implemented by the Presidency’s Division of Ports and by the Ministry of Transportation, announced internationallawoffice.com. In view of this
USA: DENR Outlines Action Plan on Coal Ash Ponds Issue
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced yesterday the creation of a coal ash pond task force within the department to review the facilities in North Carolina to prevent any further unpermitted release of coal ash or ash pond water. Monday, the state environmental agency as
Great Lakes Representatives Call for Dredging Programs
On Friday, a bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) continued to push the federal government to properly maintain ports, harbors and waterways to their authorized width and depth within the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS). In the omnibus funding m
USA: Congressman Benishek Backs Up Ports Maintenance Plan
Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) recently helped lead a bipartisan effort in Congress to press the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure Northern Michigan’s ports and harbors are properly maintained due to their importance to Michigan’s economy. “Frankly, this issue is about jobs in Northern Michigan. Many
USACE to Hold Meeting on Brownville and Langdon Bends Projects
A public scoping meeting on the proposed shallow water habitat projects will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Brownville Concert Hall, 126 Atlantic Street, Brownville, Neb. The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input on the development of two proposed shallow water habitat projects: Brownvil
USA: Energy Committee Senate Gets New Chairwoman
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus confirmed Senator Mary Landrieu as chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. National and local conservation organizations committed to Mississippi River Delta restoration – Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Fede
Galveston District Prepares Large Dredging Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has introduced a plan to invite contractors to perform hopper dredging in the Sabine-Neches Waterway, Texas, Outer Bar and Bank Channel in Jefferson County, Texas and Cameron Parish, Louisiana. During the dredging work, approx. 2,821,000 cubic ya
USA: Corps Unveils Details on Lower Snake and Clearwater Rivers Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, has presented the details about the Lower Snake and Clearwater Rivers maintenance dredging plan. This cleanup program will consists of mechanical dredging of the federal navigation channel, port berthing areas, and a navigation lock approach at
Jefferson County Shoreline Program Approved (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology has approved Jefferson County’s updated shoreline master program. The county’s shoreline program will result in significant improvements in the water quality, protection, use, development and restoration of about 250 miles of marine shorelines including Hood Cana