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Pallone Announces Federal Dollars for Lakes and Waterways Cleanup (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced federal funding for the cleanup of lakes and waterways affected by Superstorm Sandy in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. Pallone announced that several lakes, creeks and brooks throughout the Sixth Congressional District will receive federal dollars to
USA: Corps Awards Contracts for Post-Sandy Repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded two contracts to repair navigation projects in Nassau County totaling approximately $13.5 million. The larger of the two contracts, for $ 9.7 million, was awarded to Weeks Marine of Cranford, N.J., to perform needed maintenance dredgin
LWT Introduces New Mud Cat Multi-Function Dredge and Amphibious Traxx Dredge
Liquid Waste Technology, LLC announces the newest addition to the Mud Cat® line of quality dredging machines—the Mud Cat® MFD-1000 Multi-Function Dredge. This new dredge offers the operator a versatile dredging machine that can mobilize easily, perform many different jobs, and is one truck transport
VIDEO: BPUB Announces Resaca Restoration Update (USA)
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s Resaca Restoration Project is currently underway. This project is necessary because sediment, trash and other debris has built up over the years, impeding water flow in these waterways. The only way to return the resacas to their original depth is to dredge t
USA: St. Johns Riverkeeper Concerned Over Dredging Project
On October 24, 2013, St. Johns Riverkeeper and Florida Wildlife Federation submitted comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed dredging of the St. Johns River. St. Johns Riverkeeper has serious concerns that: – The impacts to the river are being significantly under
IBISWorld Presents Report on Dredging Services in US Industry
While lacking in prominence, the Dredging Services industry is an essential part of the US economy; furthermore, as ocean freight lines develop and incorporate enormous cargo vessels into their fleets to improve shipping efficiencies and economies of scale, the need for dredging services will increa
VIDEO: Vermilion Harbor Dredging Underway (USA)
Recently, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded the city of Vermilion a grant to dredge the Vermilion Harbor, keeping it open for recreational boaters. ODNR, working through the divisions of Watercraft and Parks, continues to improve boater access to Ohio’s waterways. [mappress] Dredging
USA: Ecology Seeks Public Input on La Conner Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on La Conner’s recently submitted shoreline master program. The proposed updated shoreline program will guide construction and development in the town’s two miles of marine shorelines on the Swinomish Channel. It combines local
Corps Releases Inspection Rating for Salt Lake County Levee Systems (USA)
Federally-required inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District have shown a need for Salt Lake County, Utah, to address important maintenance issues of the levee systems along the 12-mile Surplus Canal. The canal, which was upgraded by the Corps in 1960, drains Jordan River w
USA: Broward County Beach Erosion Control Project Begins
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced that construction operations will begin today for the Broward County Beach Erosion Control Project. The work is in response to impacts from Hurricane Sandy’s passage in 2012, and is 100% federally funded under the Flood Control and C
DeFazio Votes Yes to Help Small Ports (USA)
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) applauded the passage of a bipartisan bill that will boost funding for harbor maintenance and provide critical resources to small Oregon ports. The legislation, called the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), gives the Army Corps of Engineers the auth
USA: Corps Presents Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent Bay Dredging Plans
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced a plan for the Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent Bay dredging projects. The maintenance dredging of the Isle of Wight channel will include removal of approximately 18,000 cubic yards of material and either creating an island in the Isle