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USA: Destin to Host MGP 2014 Symposium
The International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites (MGP 2014) will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida, USA, on April 6-8, 2014. The International Society of Technical & Environmental Professionals, Inc., the Center
Corps Seeks Public Comments on Pembina Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced a draft environmental assessment for proposed modifications to the Pembina, N.D., Flood Protection System. A public review and comment period on the draft EA commenced on July 10 and ends on August 9. The city of Pembina is proposing to
USA: Jones Inlet Dredging Plan Unveiled
The Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, introduced a plan for the Jones Inlet dredging program. The project includes maintenance dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition basins at Jones Inlet with subsequent placement of the dredged material along the designated downdrift be
Top News – July 8 to 14, 2013
Stone Harbor Beach Project Passes Halfway Mark (USA) Stone Harbor’s massive reconstruction of its entire beachfront is more than 50 percent complete and could finish at the end of July. Layer of Stones to Protect Connection Cables at Danish Offshore Wind Farm On Wednesday 19 June 2013 around noon,
Fenwick Island Beach Renourishment Project Moves Ahead (USA)
The Fenwick Island beach nourishment project will start late next week or the week after, reports Town of Fenwick Island. The specific dates and the starting location are unknown so far. The project is expected to take 3-4 weeks, depending on the weather. As the mdcoastdispatch.com reports, during t
Senator Applauds Unanimous Passage of Coastal Management Bill (USA)
Inspired in large part by the harrowing experiences Connecticut’s shoreline residents lived through in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and Hurricane Sandy, the General Assembly passed a comprehensive bill that aims to ease the permitting process for shoreline property owners. “In recent years,
USA: Governor Highlights Louisiana Barrier Island Project Progress
Governor Jindal met with local officials and flew over barrier island projects to observe the state’s progress to protect Louisiana’s coast and highlight continued coastal land loss in Louisiana. The Governor highlighted three specific projects on Pelican Island, Shell Island and Scofield Island on
House Committee Passes USD 30.4 B Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (USA)
The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed the FY 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, with the support of Alaskan Congressman Don Young, on a vote of 227 – 198. This legislation appropriates money for the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Department of E
Jackson County Seeks Permit for Simmons Bayou Dredging (USA)
Jackson County Board of Supervisors has filed an application with the Department of Marine Resources requesting permission to conduct regulated activities under the provision of the Coastal Wetlands Protection Law Act, Title 49, Chapter 27, Mississippi Code of 1972. The applicant is proposing to mai
USA: EPA Releases Cleanup Plan for Ellis Property Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up soil at the Ellis Property Superfund site in Evesham Township, New Jersey that is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene and other volatile organic compounds that are polluting ground water underlying the site. While
CEDA International Corporation Completes Acquisition of Quality Group (Canada)
CEDA International Corporation announces that effective July 10, 2013 it has successfully acquired Quality Group of Companies (“Quality Group”), which is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The acquisition of Quality Group will expand CEDA’s presence, relationships with key clients, as well as increa
Governor Approves USD 13 M in Harbor Grants (USA)
Governor Scott Walker approved grants totaling $12.9 million for eight harbor maintenance and improvements projects in Wisconsin. The funds will be used to dredge waterways in Manitowoc, Oconto, Racine and the town of Washington; and make repairs to dock facilities in Green Bay, Milwaukee and the to