Americas
EPA, DHEC: Clemson University Recognized for Success (USA)
During a ceremony in Atlanta, EPA Region 4 and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) marked the renewal of Clemson University’s Center of Excellence for Watershed Management (Center). Representatives from EPA, DHEC and Clemson University signed a Memorandum of Unde
Ohio Lake Erie Commission Releases 2013 LEPR (USA)
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has released its draft Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan 2013 (LEPR) for public comment. The LEPR, last published in 2008, reflects actions the Ohio Lake Erie Commission and its member agencies plan to take over the next several years to protect, preserve and rest
USA: Officials Announce USD 2.3 M Grant for Michigan Coastal Projects
The Michigan Coastal Management Program will receive more than $2.3 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to address protection of shore lands and coastal ecosystems, public access and recreation, and coastal community development, Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow anno
Anvil: Dredging Buckets and Grapples on Its Way to Saudi Arabia
Anvil Attachments recently shipped a large order of dredging buckets and rock grapples to one of its longtime customers in Saudi Arabia. This customer has used Anvil’s dredging buckets and rock grabs on some of the world’s largest and highest profile dredging projects, such as the Palm Island projec
VIDEO: Collins Speaks in Support of Amendment Protecting Corps Buffalo Sector
Representatives Brian Higgins and Chris Collins won approval for an amendment to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 which prohibits any funds in the bill from being used to consolidate or move functions performed by the Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo or C
VIDEO: Atlantic City Beach Renourishment (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a beach renourishment project in Atlantic City, N.J. Dredged sand is pumped onto the beach and moved into place with heavy equipment. The beach replenishment program is seen as vital to the economy of Atlantic City and other shore towns that rely on sum
Panama Canal Authority Among Most Trusted Institutions
According to the latest AmericasBarometer survey, the Panama Canal Authority is considered one of the most trusted institutions in Panama. The survey is coordinated by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Th
Canada: Thornbury Harbour Dredging Kicks Off
The Thornbury Harbour dredging program is scheduled to commence today, according to simcoe.com. This very important deepening project should cost somewhere between $200,000 and $270,000, and will last about two weeks. The Thornbury Harbour dredging work will be paid by debt financing. Councillor Bob
USA: Corps Seeks Comment on Dredged Material Placement at Essman Island
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently completed a draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for a project to place dredged material from the Mississippi River 9-foot navigation channel in a previously-used disposal site on Essman Island located near
Boskalis Completes USD 325 Million US Private Placements
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has successfully placed USD 325 million US Private Placement notes with 24 institutional investors in the United States. The issue was heavily oversubscribed with a book close to USD 2 billion. The senior notes carry a 10 year maturity with an annual interest rate of
USA: Ecology Seeks Comments on Cornet Bay Marina Cleanup Plan
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) would remove soil and treat groundwater contaminated from past fuel leaks at Whidbey Island’s Cornet Bay Marina under a proposed cleanup plan for the site. Ecology seeks comment on the plan, site studies, an environmental review and a public involvement
Mississippi River Commission Schedules Low-Water Inspection Trip (USA)
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River August 12-23, 2013. Seven public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river so commission members have the opportunity to meet with loca