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VIDEO: Dredging work at Tigertail, Hideaway Beach and Sanddollar Island
Paul Balzano YouTube channel has just released this amazing video about a dredging project at Tigertail, Hideaway Beach and Sanddollar Island. In November 2022, the City of Marco Island Island started the Hideaway Beach and Sanddollar Island construction project. This dredging project is located on
The strongest WRDA for Coastal Louisiana in over a decade
The U.S. Senate passed last week the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 (NDAA), which included the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA). WRDA 2022 formally prioritizes coastal ecosystem restoration as a top U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mission, authorizes two major federal
Improving water levels in Everglades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District’s Deputy Commander for South Florida, Lt. Col. Todd Polk, assisted in the ground breaking for the CEPP New Water Seepage Barrier Wall Project last week. Its mission, when completed, will help to improve water levels in the Everglades and assist
White Creek dredging project starting soon in Delaware
Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that dredging is expected to begin just after the New Year on the main channel of White Creek and a short stretch of Assawoman Canal to improve navigability on the two waterways northwest of Bethany B
White Rock Lake dredging project step closer
The Dallas City Council has approved an engineering services contract to provide preliminary engineering design services for the White Rock Lake Dredging Project. According to the city officials, the Board approved the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $952,700.00. Un
Weeks CSD Captain Frank working at the Head of Passes (PHOTO)
Over the years Weeks Marine, Inc. has gained the reputation of being an expert in rebuilding marshland along the coastline of Louisiana. Much of this marshland is no longer being replenished by the Mississippi River due to structural improvements along the river, primarily its channelization with ro
Narrow River dredging project on the way
In its latest newsletter, Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) presented an update on the Narrow River dredging project. According to NRPA, those who regularly visit the mouth of Narrow River know that the channels and sand spit are constantly reshaped in response to coastal storm events, be
Duck beach nourishment project rescheduled for March
The Town of Duck, North Carolina, has revealed new information about the upcoming beach nourishment project. According to the latest release from the town, Duck beach nourishment will start later than previously planned, most likely in mid-March. Yesterday, the town announced that due to equipment i
FEMA OKs $88M for the Carraízo Reservoir dredging project
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the obligation of a federal share of nearly $88.7 million to dredge the Carraízo Reservoir. The project under the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) will allow a greater water reserve for a large part of the population of the
New Humble Canal Floodgate sod turning ceremony
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined federal, state and local officials last Friday in celebrating the start of construction for a new Humble Canal Floodgate, marking the first segment of the critical 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Risk Reduction System to be built with federal dollars. U
Parkers River dredging in full swing
The Barnstable County dredge Cod Fish II is pushing forward to complete the Parkers River dredging project – the first of the season for the County dredge. Originally scheduled to start earlier in November, the project was delayed awaiting the approval of the permit required as well as due to the wi
Port of Rio Grande dredging underway with Van Oord’s TSHD HAM 318
The officials from Portos RS – Autoridade Portuária dos Portos do RS conducted a technical visit onboard Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) HAM 318 yesterday. The TSHD arrived in the area last month to undertake maintenance dredging works on the access channel to the Port of Rio Grand