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GLDD wraps up Buxton beach nourishment project
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has successfully delivered the last load of sand for the Buxton beach nourishment project. As reported, the hopper dredge Liberty Island delivered the last load approximately 1.2 miles north of the northern boundary of the Village of Buxton on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
WEDA launches new online publication – the WEDApedia
The Western Dredging Association recently launched a new online publication, WEDApedia, a glossary of maritime terminology designed to be a dynamic, up-to-date resource for all parties coming in contact with the field of dredging. This was a project that had its roots in the 1990s but was only recen
Donjon Marine wins $54.3M Newark Bay dredging contract
Donjon Marine Co., Inc. of Hillside, New Jersey, has won another contract from the Army Corps to dredge portions of the Newark Bay. According to the Corps, the $54.3 million project will be performed in Newark, New Jersey, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 24, 2023. USACE also added that due
Three Environmental projects honored at WEDA Summit & Expo
Each year at its annual Summit & Expo, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) takes pride in presenting Environmental Excellence Awards, acknowledging projects that demonstrate environmental awareness. This year three categories of environmental excellence were recognized: Mitigation and Adaptation
PHOTO: Dredge Potter on Mississippi River
The St. Louis District’s Dredge Potter is very busy these days at various locations throughout the St. Louis District’s portion of the Mississippi River from Saverton, Mo. to Cairo, Ill. Its attendant plant, to include tender boats, small boats, barges, and pipeline work 24 hours a day, seven days a
Dredging equipment arrives at Falcon Lake
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar yesterday announced the arrival of the necessary equipment to begin the dredging of Falcon Lake. The dredging of the lake will help ensure continued access to this critical water supply for the people of Zapata County and the surrounding areas. According to Cuellar, t
Work on Buffalo Harbor north breakwater in full swing
The USACE Buffalo District’s crews are currently busy repairing sections of Buffalo Harbor’s north breakwater – damaged over time from the harsh lake Erie wind, wave and ice. According to USACE, the project is critical to ensure safe navigation within the harbor, which directly supports the Nation’s
Stepping up to the water, climate and sustainability needs
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards led a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development, water management and resiliency mission to the Netherlands last week. The visit is the result of an invitation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands Special Envoy for International Water Affa
New Buffalo’s outer harbor dredging set to begin
Locally-funded dredging of New Buffalo’s outer harbor is set to begin this week as Viking Marine is mobilizing to the site. Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. designed and permitted the project earlier in 2022 to open up critical shoaling of the Galien River mouth. Through a competitive bid , the City awa
Norfolk Dredging wins Norfolk Harbor Deepening Project
USACE Norfolk District awarded a $84.8 million Norfolk Harbor 55’ Deepening Project contract last week to Norfolk Dredging Company of Chesapeake, Va. This first Corps contract will include the Newport News Channel and the Norfolk Harbor Channel. Future Corps contracts are also planned for the Atlant
USACE seeks public comments on Big Lake restoration
The USACE St. Paul District is seeking public comments on the Lower Pool 4 Big Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project and will host a public meeting Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Wabasha-Kellogg High School. The meeting will begin with an open house from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., followed by
Oklahoma delegation visits dredge builder VMI
A delegation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Finance Authority, Central Technology Center, Cushing Economic Development Foundation, and Senator Tom Dugger toured VMI, Inc., a long-time local dredge builder located in the Andrew Little Industrial Park, earlier this week. The group