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North Sandy Pond barrier bar restored
New York State DEC Commissioner, Basil Seggos, has announced the completion of the restoration of the North Sandy Pond barrier bar. The $600,000 project – awarded to the town of Sandy Creek, Oswego County – was part of the State’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The North Sand
Lorain Harbor CDF ready for dredged material placement
Akron-based SAF, Inc., has completed substantial repair of a confined disposal facility in the eastern end of Lorain Harbor, according to the Army Corps. Construction on the approximately $300,000 project began in August and returned the CDF’s earthen berm to its initial design height and added seed
Expansion of the wetlands in Mobile Bay
The Alabama State Port Authority and the Moffat & Nichol project team recently announced the expansion of the wetlands in Mobile Bay. The $2.5-million Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation project will expand the wetlands by 1,200 acres over the next 10-20 years. The project aims to ensure that the sedi
Manson wins $16.9M Saint Marys dredging contract
Manson Construction from Seattle, Washington, has won a $16.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in Saint Marys, Georgia. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. An estimated completion date for the project is May 7,
Casco Bay Communities team up to combat coastal flooding
Ten Casco Bay coastal communities will be working together to prepare for the environmental, social and economic impacts of flooding caused by the climate crisis. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) $250,000 for the regional initi
Van Drew announces campaign for dredging, beach replenishment
New Jersey Congressman Van Drew has announced his “Stronger Shores” policy campaign, which will be an ongoing coordinated effort with USACE and the U.S. Coast Guard. Major initiatives of this campaign are to dredge waterways, replenish beaches, protect our coastal communities and environment, and en
Munger Landing project includes dredging
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) this week released its environmental assessment of a project to remove decades-old legacy pollution from the Munger Landing area. The project is part of larger St. Louis River Area of Concern effort that is addressing contamination at several sites in th
Portland dredge application not selected for federal funding
A collaboration of the City of Portland, City of South Portland, the Portland Harbor Commission and the Maine DoT to complete much needed dredge work at and around the piers, wharfs and marinas in Portland Harbor will be extended at least another year while the collaborating partners continue to see
New Amador Cruise Terminal delivered
Panama’s new Amador Cruise Terminal has been delivered recently and is now providing berthing services for cruises vessels, reports China Harbor Engineering Company. The design and construction contract for the Amador cruise terminal, at Perico Island, was awarded by Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)
Boosting resiliency along Raritan Bay coast
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone is applauding a major grant that will be led by NY/NJ Baykeeper. Together with matching funds, the organization will use a total of $1,743,625 for the project, including support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in partnership with the National Ocean
GLDD signs $92.5M Houston Project 11
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has signed a $92.5 million dredging contract for the Houston Ship Channel Widening and Improvement Project 11. This is the first phase of the extensive, multi-phase Houston Ship Channel billion-dollar expansion and deepening program. According to GLDD, dr
King Company completes Grand Haven dredging
The King Company has completed the Grand Haven Harbor Dredging Program in Grand Haven, Michigan. The project started in May, 20201. According to USACE, material was placed in the north cell, water was pumped to the south cell, and effluent was tested at the south cell weir before it discharged to th